Part I: Description and Structure of a Digestive Diseases Research Core Center (DDRCC)
A. Introduction
B. Description and Basic Requirements
C. Administrative Core Component
Description
Requirement
Director
Organization and Functions
Center Membership Criteria
D. Biomedical Research Component (Research Base)
E. Core Facilities
Definition
Requirements
F. Clinical Component
G. Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Definition
Eligibility Criteria
Administration of P/F Program
H. Named New Investigator
I. Enrichment Program
Part II: Application Process--Format and Content
A. General Instructions
Pre-Application Process
Application Format and Content
B. Specific Instructions--Forms (PHS Form 398)
C1. Specific Instructions for New Applications
Administrative Core
Enrichment Program
Biomedical Research Component (Research Base)
Biomedical Research Cores
Pilot and Feasibility Studies Program
C2. Specific Instructions for Renewal Applications
Administrative Core
Enrichment Program
Biomedical Research Component (Research Base)
Biomedical Research Cores
Pilot and Feasibility Studies Program
D. Specific Instructions--Appendix
New Applications
Renewal
E. Specific Instructions--Budget Categories for All Applications
Part III: Review and Assessment
A. Review Considerations
Review Criteria
Research Base
Cores
Clinical Component
Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Named New Investigator
Enrichment Program
Program Director and Administration
Budget
B. Assessment and Reporting Requirements
Background
General Plan for Interim Assessment
C. Format for Annual Progress Reports from Digestive Diseases Research Core Centers
Biomedical Research Component
Core Facilities
Enrichment Program
Administrative Information
Special Information
D. Special Considerations
E. Sample Exhibits
I: Consolidated Budget for 1st Year of Requested Support
II: Distribution of Professional Effort (%) on This Application
III: Summary of Total Current and Pending Support of all Center Members
IV: Collaborations Between Center Members
V: Use of Core Facilities
VI: Pilot Project Outcome Table
VII: Sample P/F Report Form
