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Eligibility requires ≥40 commercial studies open\u002Fyear (2023\u002F24–2025\u002F26), ≥80% recruitment performance, and ≥50% study setup within 150 days. Mandatory letter of support from host Trust CEO and R&D Director; research inclusion is a condition of funding.","{\"summary\":\"The NIHR Accelerated Commercial Research Delivery Fund provides up to 30 months of capital and operational funding to NHS Trusts in England to pilot innovative systems that speed patient recruitment into commercial interventional clinical trials. Eligible trusts must meet strict performance thresholds: at least 50% of commercial studies achieving the 150-day setup standard, an average of 40 or more commercial studies open per year, and 80% recruitment to sponsor target in 2025\u002F26. 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