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title: Guide for new starters
description: "1. If you are new to neuroimaging or MRI, please consider collaborating with someone experienced to learn the ropes. 2. Read and follow the guidelines in the new starter guide for [RHUL users](https://cubicwiki.psychologyresearch.co.uk/docs/how-to-start-a-new-study-at-cubic/) or for [non-RHUL users](http://54.236.43.240/doku.php?id=new-study-partners). 3. Attend an [Emergency First Aid at…"
url: "https://cubicwiki.psychologyresearch.co.uk/docs/guide-for-new-starters/"
updated: "2026-06-18"
category: CUBIC community
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# Guide for new starters

1. If you are new to neuroimaging or MRI, please consider collaborating with someone experienced to learn the ropes.
2. Read and follow the guidelines in the new starter guide for [RHUL users](https://cubicwiki.psychologyresearch.co.uk/docs/how-to-start-a-new-study-at-cubic/) or for [non-RHUL users](http://54.236.43.240/doku.php?id=new-study-partners).
3. Attend an [Emergency First Aid at Work training course](http://54.236.43.240/doku.php?id=first-aid-courses).
4. Read the [![PDF](https://cubicwiki.psychologyresearch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pdf.jpg)Procedure for becoming an approved MRI operator (AP)](https://cubicwiki.psychologyresearch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cubic_aptraining_requirements.pdf) document and contact Ari [ari.lingeswaran@rhul.ac.uk](mailto:ari.lingeswaran@rhul.ac.uk) to get trained to operate the scanner.
5. You need to obtain ethics approval and secure funding for scanner time before booking scans.