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Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (VICTR). VICTR Application and Review Process. VICTR Background. VICTR – Vanderbilt Institute of Clinical and Translational Research
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Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (VICTR) VICTR Application and Review Process
VICTR Background • VICTR – Vanderbilt Institute of Clinical and Translational Research • Funded by Vanderbilt Office of Research and the NIH sponsored CTSA (Clinical and Translational Science Award) • Awarded in 2007 as 1 of 12 to be awarded • StarBRITE (Biomedical Research Integration, Translation, and Education portal) – interactive system to identify resources, find experts, access templates etc.
Scientific Review Committee Composition: 11 Voting Members with diverse research expertise: Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Genetics, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Cardiology, Imaging, Hematology, Oncology, Gerontology and Emergency Medicine Charge: • Review proposals for scientific merit and prioritize accordingly • Engage researchers in proposal development, facilitate access to support/services • Identify opportunities for internal RFAs • Oversee administrative review/approval of Vouchers
Scientific Review Committee Operation: • Meetings held twice a month to review and deliberate • Chair reviews expedited requests on a weekly basis NIH Review Criteria plus VICTR Criteria: • Will this project promote the career of a young investigator? • Will the project advance preliminary data for an important grant submission, e.g. an R01, P01, K23, SCCOR, etc? • Will the research likely result in a publication? • Will the research improve the translational research infrastructure? • Will the project enhance our community outreach? • Is the project multidisciplinary?
Resource Requests • Online centralized portal for all VICTR resources via StarBRITE • Broad range of requests including T1 and T2 research areas, across schools and departments • Overview: - Over 300 proposals reviewed - Smallest approved request: $47 - Largest approved request: $581,210
Items not fundable: • Non-human studies or samples • Animal purchase, housing and food • Salary Support for PI or KSP • PI & study team travel for meetings • Expert Speaker/Consultant fees • Publication fees • Meharry direct expenses (salary support ) • Radio or Television Advertising • Computer purchase
Funding Requests with Special Considerations • Software • Travel • Food • Sample analyses in PI’s own lab • Large equipment • International studies/collaborations • Human cell lines in animals • Participant reimbursement • Research Nurse/Coordinator/Assistant requests
Pre-submission Requirements: • Research proposal based on template • Any relevant quotes • Cores, Equipment, IDS • Any relevant grants/contract budget • Itemized list of research supplies • Imaging • FACTr (https://webapp.mis.vanderbilt.edu/factr/home.jsp)
VICTR Funding: https://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/starbrite/funding/
1. Navigation Instructions 2. Preliminary Information 3. Pick Resources 4. Review Resources 5. PI Information 6. Project Specific Information 7. Scientific Information 8. Documents 9. Final Review 10. Submitted
Step 3: Pick Resources
Pre-Review Description: Extensive pre-reviews prior to SRC review Goals: • Ensure eligibility (human) and completeness of application • Determine feasibility and enhance study design Categories: -Administrative -Biostatistics -Budget -CRC capacity/Nursing -Participant -Cores -Nutrition -Community
Review Pathways VICTR Resource Request > $2,000 Voucher ≤ $2,000 Pre-review Timeline : ~2 weeks Pre-review Timeline : 2 to 3 business days Expedited Committee ≤ $10,000, Industry sponsored, Amendments Full Committee > $10,000 Administrative Review SRC Expedited Reviewers or Chair Review SRC Committee Review Timeline : 1 to 2 business days Timeline : 1 week Timeline : 2 weeks 1 Week 1 Month 2 Months Requests > $100,000 are subject to subsequent VICTR Executive Committee Approval
For additional information or questions please contact: Lesa Black , SRA II 343-1899 or lesa.black@vanderbilt.edu Sharee Small, SRA I 343-1745 or sharee.small@vanderbilt.edu