You could earn £600 as a vaccine testing volunteer - here’s how to apply

By Claire Schofield
Published 23rd Apr 2020, 13:58 BST
Updated 23rd Apr 2020, 14:58 BST
The trial will take place at four locations across the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)The trial will take place at four locations across the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)
The trial will take place at four locations across the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Researchers across the globe are tirelessly working to develop a vaccine for coronavirus, with several drugs already being tested in humans.

In the UK, a trial is being led by the Imperial College NHS Trust, and scientists are calling for volunteers to take part. You could earn up to £625 doing so.

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What does the trial involve?

The trial will take place at four locations across the UK, in Bristol, Thames Valley, Southampton, and London.

The purpose of the study is to test a new vaccine in healthy volunteers, assessing whether it can protect them from coronavirus.

The trial will also help to give scientists valuable insight on the safety aspects of the vaccine, and its ability to generate good immune responses against the virus. This will be done by randomly selecting volunteers to receive the vaccine, or a control injection.

Blood samples will also be taken from participants, so that scientists can collect information about any symptoms that may occur after vaccination.

How long will the trial last?

The trial will last for a period of six months.

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