Multi-Site Studies in Clinical Research (MUSSCL) Training

Goals

The CTSI has developed a SharePoint training to help principal investigators create funding proposals for multisite studies. The course will guide participants through the development process.

Contact

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If you'd like to connect directly with someone at CTSI, please email ResearchHelp@urmc.rochester.edu.

How to Enroll

To access this course, you must enroll:

1. Open the SharePoint page.
2. Select "Request Access".
3. Once you are accepted, you will receive an invitation from the CTSI MUSSCL admin.

Cost

Free

Current Course

The MUSSCL Program

The MUSSCL SharePoint site hosts our work process documents for creating grant applications, known as "Advancing Clinical and Translational Ideas into Vetted Grant Applications for Targeted Extramural Funding Opportunities" (ACTIVATE). These valuable resources are the result of a collaborative effort between the CTSI and various departments and offices involved in the grant proposal process.

The ACTIVATE framework offers comprehensive tools and guidance throughout your grant proposal development journey, covering the following key stages:

• ACTIVATE 01: Drafting the scientific question
• ACTIVATE 02: Securing early-stage proposal consultations
• ACTIVATE 03: Identifying funding opportunities
• ACTIVATE 04: Seek internal or external support or resources. This stage includes multiple services and resources you can seek simultaneously, such as:
  • ACTIVATE 04-01 Recruiting study sites
  • ACTIVATE 04-02 Selecting a coordinating center
  • ACTIVATE 04-03 Choosing a single IRB service
  • ACTIVATE 04-04 Arranging central lab services
  • ACTIVATE 04-05 Deciding on pharmacy management
• ACTIVATE 05: Finalizing multi-site budgeting
• ACTIVATE 06: Navigating the internal review and submission process