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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Research Administration SOP No: A007
SOP Title: Children’s Clinical Research Advisory Committee (CCRAC)
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to describe the standard procedures to be followed for the planning and preparation of the CCRAC grant process.
2. INTRODUCTION
The advancement of medical knowledge through clinical research is a core mission of Children’s Health. In support of this mission, Children’s Health will support research designed to improve the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of childhood diseases. Children’s Health Foundation seeks to provide initial funding for innovative research ideas with high potential for sustainable extramural support in the future.
Funding provided by Children’s Health Foundation will be awarded following a rigorous Peer Review process conducted by the Children’s Research Advisory Committee (CCRAC). This process is intended to identify the most meritorious and innovative projects that support the institution’s aim of improving child health across a wide range of disciplines. The Children’s Health Foundation encourages applications from all areas of scientific and clinical inquiry.
Applicants fall into one of the following categories: Fellow, Early Career (new applicants and resubmissions), or Senior Bridge. Each category has a different application and review timeline.
3. SCOPE
This SOP applies to Research Administration and CCRAC.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 Research Administration (RA)
RA is responsible for working with applicants to guide them through the application, review and award process.
Medical Director
The Medical Director is responsible for overseeing the process to ensure it is carried out in a timely manner while safeguarding a standard and fair process.
Review Committee
The Review Committee’s responsibility is to provide non-biased feedback to applicants and other reviewers to ensure the most meritorious and innovative projects are selected for funding.
5. SPECIFIC PROCEDURE 5.1 Notifications to
Each CCRAC cycle begins with notification to all Medical/Dental and Evidence- Based Practice & Research (EBP&R) staff. This is accomplished by submitting a formal announcement to Medical Staff Services (MSS) and the Director of EBP&R. The
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