Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (VICTR)

VICTR Application and VICTR Application and Review ProcessReview Process

VICTR BackgroundVICTR 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 CommitteeScientific 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 CommitteeScientific Review CommitteeOperation: 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 RequestsResource 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: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 ConsiderationsFunding 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: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/

My Applications / New RequestsMy Applications / New Requests

Pre-Pre-Request Request RulesRules

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-ReviewPre-ReviewDescription:

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 PathwaysReview Pathways

Requests > $100,000 are subject to subsequent VICTR Executive Committee Approval

1 Week1 Month 2 Months

After ApprovalAfter Approval

For additional information or questions please contact:

Lesa Black , SRA II343-1899 or lesa.black@vanderbilt.edu

Sharee Small, SRA I343-1745 or sharee.small@vanderbilt.edu