Clinical Research Network Feasibility Awards
Pre-Solicitation Announcement: Clinical Research Network Feasibility Awards -- Letter of Intent Due October 15
Westat in collaboration with the NCRR and the NIH Roadmap IECRN Initiative invites currently funded CTSA Institutions to submit proposals for Clinical Research Network Feasibility Awards (CRNFA).
Those CTSA investigators are eligible to apply who can demonstrate and provide synergy with ongoing government funded clinical research networks and clinical practice networks; e.g., Agency for Health Research Quality, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration, NIH, etc.
Proposals should focus on the following three areas: Translational Science Dissemination Research, Cost-Benefit/Cost-Effectiveness Research, and Community Engagement Research.
It is anticipated that a total of $600,000 will be available to support approximately six awards for a maximum of one year. Westat reserves the right to issue multiple or no awards from this Request for Proposals.
Prospective offerors must submit a letter of intent to bid and/or any written questions regarding the solicitation by October 15, 2008. Responses to all questions will be made available no later than November 3, 2008. Final proposals are due on November 13, 2008 with contract award expected on February 1, 2009. All solicitation documentation and communications should be submitted via email. Further information regarding this solicitation and all requirements for proposal submissions will be available at www.clinicalresearchnetworks.org on October 1, 2008.