The submission process is comprised of a few simple steps: application, proposal review, and approval.
The first step to requesting services with the IFH Data Core is to submit an initial application. Investigators are asked to provide information about their proposed study, estimated scope of work for the Core, and the data resources (if applicable) being requested. If not all the details are yet known about the project (e.g., funding source), investigators are welcome to share what they know so far.
Click here to submit the initial Core application.
A member of the IFH Data Core will contact the investigator to set up an initial consultation, if requested, to discuss the scope of the project, provide preliminary budget information, and discuss project feasibility. The initial consultation is free and is provided to help guide the grant submission process and/or overall review of services.
All requests for services will be reviewed by the Core prior to formalizing an agreement. The proposal review is applicable to both Rutgers and non-Rutgers projects to ensure that projects are scientifically appropriate and meet specific dataset usage terms, as appropriate. The review process considers the Core resources utilized, size and scope of the proposal, and career stage (e.g., trainee, early career faculty) and affiliation (Rutgers or non-Rutgers) of the investigator(s). If necessary, the Core will discuss with the submitting investigator any issues or concerns related to the project’s scope, budget, or feasibility.
Projects reviews are generally completed within 1-2 weeks. When Core projects are approved, additional steps are required to begin using Core resources, including ethics/IRB approval, completion of any required training (e.g., CITI, HIPAA), and execution of required agreements (e.g., IT forms, data use agreements). The Core will work with approved users to ensure that all necessary procedures are completed as efficiently as possible.
The Core offers support for grant submissions, including signing of a Letter of Support, if applicable.