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Research Toolkit: Conducting and Managing Projects

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Source:  University of Washington’s Institute for Translational Health Sciences: Clinical and Translational Sciences Award (CTSA) UL1 RR025014.

Type: Online Module

Level: Basic

Description: This module is part of a toolkit for health research in partnership with practices and communities that is active and growing. http://www.researchtoolkit.org/

“Efficient and effective conduct of a research study of any size, or any topic, can be a challenge. We’ve collected a helpful array of resources to aid the study management process, including procedures for informed consent, operations manuals for clinical research, and ways to keep both research staff and participants engaged over time.”



Research Toolkit: Starting Up a Study

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Source:  University of Washington’s Institute for Translational Health Sciences: Clinical and Translational Sciences Award (CTSA) UL1 RR025014.

Type: Online Module

Level: Basic

Description: This is one module that is part of a toolkit for health research in partnership with practices and communities that is active and growing: http://www.researchtoolkit.org/. “You’re funded (nice work!)… now what? There are a number of steps and considerations as you launch a project, including contractual agreements, ethical/regulatory approvals, and training study staff. Here, you’ll find resources for all of these steps in the process, as well as a guide for developing participant-centered study materials.”



Research Toolkit: Building Collaborations

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Source:  University of Washington’s Institute for Translational Health Sciences: Clinical and Translational Sciences Award (CTSA) UL1 RR025014.

Type: Online Module

Level: Basic

Description: This is one module that is part of a toolkit for health research in partnership with practices and communities that is active and growing: http://www.researchtoolkit.org/. “A solid foundation is essential to any successful project, whether you’re building a house or building a research network. The resources and tools found in this section cover fundamental aspects of partnerships, from finding partners to ensuring sustained engagement.”



Research Toolkit: Developing Proposals

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Source:  University of Washington’s Institute for Translational Health Sciences: Clinical and Translational Sciences Award (CTSA) UL1 RR025014.

Type: Online Module

Level: Basic

Description: This is one module that is part of a toolkit for health research in partnership with practices and communities that is active and growing: http://www.researchtoolkit.org/. Whether you are just getting started, or have been active in research for awhile, we have tools and guidance for all aspects of a research project, so that you don’t have to start from scratch. This web site is organized by phase of research, and all of the resources here have been vetted and curated by our team.

While the process of crafting a proposal involving multiple sites or partners is more demanding than a one-site project proposal, many members of the research community have developed tools and templates to make these processes a little easier. This section provides links to funding sources, budget development aids, and tips on good grant-writing, among other things.



How to write a Federal Grant Proposal

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Source: Federal Grants Wire

Type: Online Reading

Level: Basic

Description: This brief guide provides and overview and discusses the major steps of  developing ideas for and writing federal grant proposals, offering tips for successful applications and additional resources.



Sample Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

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Source: Early Detection Research Network at National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Health

Type: PDF Document

Level: Intermediate

Description: This is a sample MOU outlining the relationship between the Early Detection Research Network at the National Cancer Institute and the Canary Foundation.



Proposal Writing Short Course

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Source: Foundation Center

Type: Online Modules

Level: Basic

Description:  This online modules guides one through the proposal writing process: topics include gathering background information, the components of a proposal, the executive summary, statement of need, project description, budget, organization information, and letter proposal.

 



E-source: Behavioral and Social Sciences Research

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Source: Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research at the National Institute of Health

Type: e-Book

Level: Basic

Description: This e-book contains information on conducting behavioral and social sciences research. Chapters are in module-like format, are easily accessible, and contain a good overview of topics such as appropriate research methods, multilevel modeling, ethical challenges, measuring socioeconomic status, theory development, and patient-reported outcomes.



UDS Mapper

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Source: UDS Mapper

Type: Webinars

Level: Advanced

Description: This website provides links to webinars focusing on how to use the UDS Mapper. The UDS Mapper is a “mapping and decision-support tool driven primarily from data within the Uniform Data System (UDS)… designed to help inform users about the current geographic extent of U.S. federally (Section 330)-funded Health Center Program (HCP).”



When PIs Come a’Knockin’: Everything Investigators Want to Know but are Afraid to Ask

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Source: Office for Human Research Protections at the US Department of Health and Human Services

Type : Video

Level : Basic

Description: In this video, “Public Health Analyst Michelle Feige with the Division of Education and Development, discusses investigator obligations under the HHS regulations at 45 CFR part 46 when conducting research with human subjects. The information in this video will provide a basic understanding for those new to the field of human subjects and refresh and reinforce the knowledge of the not-so-new seeking to refresh and reinforce their understanding of the regulatory requirements.”