Project Development
Phases of Project Development
Assess Whether You Can Feasibly Recruit
Get a count of UTSW patients from the electronic medical record who may be available to participate in a study or whose data may be available for analysis.
View Feasibility Assessment
Engage the Community
- Connect with members of the DFW community.
- Establish a study stakeholder board.
Plan Data Capture and Storage
Identify methods to collect and store your research data in a secure manner.
View Data Capture & Storage
Include Study Design, Methodology, and Statistical Expertise
- Work with a biostatistician for help with study design and analyses.
- Obtain assistance with financial aspects of your research to assure success.
Receive Guidance and Resources for Establishing Scientific Partnerships
- Collaborate with scientists on- and off-campus.
- Facilitate formal contracts, agreements, and approvals for planned services.
Funding Considerations and Opportunities for Your Research
Role of the Investigator
Before moving a project forward, each investigator should understand what they need related to funding before they proceed. It is each investigator’s responsibility to know the budget requirements of their study/project and to secure funding and the support of their department before beginning work.
Role of Support Staff
Department clinical research finance or grant support staff should assist with creating a budget, and a specific plan for funding the work should be developed and discussed with supervisors as needed.
Funding Sources
- Grants (federal, state, and private)
- Gifts
- Industry contracts
- Industry sponsors
- Institutional support
- Departmental support
There are many funding mechanisms available to support research.
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NIH
The National Institutes of Health provide a searchable database of federal funding opportunities by organization and funding type (i.e., activity code). You can also subscribe to the email listserv to receive updates and funding opportunity notices. -
CTSA
The CTSA Program at UT Southwestern has a variety of funding opportunities for investigators. See the Pilot Awards & Grant Funding Opportunities supported by our Program for more information.
Don’t know where to start?
Schedule a consultation with a research concierge via CTSAProgram@utsouthwestern.edu.