Plan / ProposeThe following section details various CTSI service offerings that focus on the planning and proposal stages of trial and study preparation, as well as grant submission. |  |
Budgeting Services
CTSI can assist you with development of your multi-site clinical research or clinical trial budget including:
- Protocol and logistic review
- Internal cost assessment
- Quote procurement; working with external partners, such as: McLaren, Sparrow, or Spectrum (Corewell) hospital systems
- CTSI project staffing and support services quote including detailed budget and justification
Budgets can be built in a variety of formats including per-subject milestone budgets. Sponsor budget and contract payment language negotiation are also available.
If you would like to learn more about using any of our services, please contact us to discuss your needs.
Letters of Support
Grant proposals may be strengthened by a letter of support. To request a letter of support for a grant application from CTSI please provide the following information:
- Specific Aims, Abstract/Summary, research goals, or a draft letter of support
- Project title
- Name, title, work address letter should be addressed to
- Project Principal Investigator
- Deadline date letter needs to be returned to you
If you would like to learn more about using any of our services, please contact us to discuss your needs.
Process Navigation
The planning of a research project is complex and involves many steps to move from idea to implementation and dissemination. It is important to start this process as early as possible to prevent challenges from occurring.
CTSI expertise touches the various areas of the research process and can serve as the hub that connects you to resources needed for your project, helping you to navigate your way through the complex MSU maze of financial, regulatory, and legal requirements of clinical research and clinical trial research.
Areas include:
- Mobilization and connection to resources
- Working with internal and external service providers (i.e., MSU HCI pharmacy, Sparrow Hospital, etc.)
- Coordination with central departments (i.e., IRB, HRPP Compliance Office, OSP, Business CONNECT, EHS, MSU Technologies, etc.)
Please contact us when you have a question or need assistance with navigating clinical research or clinical trial processes at MSU.
Recruitment Planning
Recruitment for human subject studies is challenging and often researchers may have difficulties meeting recruitment goals. Recruitment planning early in the protocol design process is one way to minimize these challenges. CTSI can advise and contribute to your recruitment plan development as early as during the protocol development period, feasibility process, or as late as when the study is recruiting, and additional recruitment options are needed.
If you would like to learn more about using any of our services, please contact us to discuss your needs.
REDCap Help Desk
Join us for our REDCap Help Desk hosted by the MSU Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute!
These drop-in sessions occur once a month for 60 minutes and are designed to assist Base REDCap Project users with advice on designing and managing their projects. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your existing work, our knowledgeable team is here to help!
Who Should Attend?
- Current Base REDCap Project users seeking guidance on their projects.
- Individuals interested in exploring if REDCap is the right fit for their research.
What to Expect:
- Personalized assistance from CTSI data managers and developers.
- An opportunity to discuss your project needs and get expert insights.
When & Where:
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm on the 1st Tuesday of the month
- https://msu.zoom.us/j/93888251311
| Don't miss this chance to enhance your REDCap experience and ensure the success of your research projects! We look forward to seeing you there! | |
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