Merit Review Program
The Merit Review Award Program is an intramural funding mechanism to support investigator-initiated research conducted by eligible VA investigators at VA medical centers or VA-approved sites. This program is BLR&D/CSR&D's principal mechanism for funding basic, preclinical biomedical and behavioral studies as well as clinical studies of disorders and diseases of importance to the health of veterans.
- Merit Review Award Program, VHA Handbook 1202.1 (411 KB, MSWord) - This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Handbook clarifies policy and establishes procedures for the Merit Review Award Program for the Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development (BLR&D) and Clinical Science Research and Development (CSR&D) services.
- Merit Review Subcommittees
- Merit Review Success Rates: Spring 2008 – Fall 2007
(10 KB, PDF)
- Merit Review Calendar
- Merit Review Contact
- Letter of Intent Instructions
- VA ORD Forms
- Eligibility Handbook: 1200.15
(278 KB, PDF) - This Handbook defines the criteria for eligibility to receive research support from the Office of Research and Development (ORD).
- Requirements for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research,VHA Handbook 1200.5 (445 KB, PDF) - This Handbook prescribes procedures for the protection of human subjects in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) research.
- Control of Hazardous Materials in VA Research Laboratories, VHA Directive 1200.6 (412 KB, PDF)
- This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Handbook establishes policy and guidance related to select agents and toxins and the prevention and/or detection of terrorist events occurring in or originating from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) research laboratories.
NOTE: The policies contained in this Handbook apply to all Research and Development (R&D) laboratories located within VA facilities, including leased space, and to space within a VA facility leased to a private entity. VA research laboratories located in approved off-site facilities such as affiliate universities are expected to comply with all VA and other Federal laws and regulations regarding security of both research laboratory facilities and select agents and toxins.
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