Cancer Research Network 
New Proposal Submission 
(This document is for investigators who wish to submit a proposal through the CRN) 

RATIONALE
The CRN New Proposals Committee is designed to facilitate the addition of new research projects to the CRN. It is comprised of scientists and program staff representing multiple CRN sites and the National Cancer Institute.  The New Proposals Committee reviews all new CRN proposals using 6 criteria: 

1.	Is the study feasible?  
2.	Is the research consistent with CRN aims?
3.	Does the project overlap with other current or pending CRN studies?
4.	Are the study methods within the scope and experience of the CRN?
5.	Are multiple sites beneficial or useful to address the study question?
6.	Is the timeframe for submitting a full proposal adequate?

If desired, the New Proposals Committee members can also provide advisory feedback about the scientific design and proposed methods.  This is offered as an option.  

INSTRUCTIONS

1.	Prepare a Concept Proposal using the format below 
2.	Complete the New Proposals Submission Form on the next page
3.	Send the Concept Proposal & Submission Form to Virginia Quinn at virginia.p.quinn@kp.org and Leah Tuzzio at tuzzio.l@ghc.org

CONCEPT PROPOSAL FORMAT

The recommended format of concept proposals for initial review by the CRN New Proposals Committee is as follows:
1.	Background/Significance (½ to 1 page)
2.	Specific Aims (½ page)
3.	Design and Methods (1-3 pages)
•	Overview
•	Study subjects
•	Data collection
•	Analysis plan
•	Sample size / Power (any information is helpful here, though the Committee realizes that this aspect of the study may not be fully developed at the time a concept proposal is prepared) 

Questions about the New Proposals Committee may be directed to the Committee Chair, Virginia Quinn, PhD, at virginia.p.quinn@kp.org.

New Proposals are reviewed monthly.  For the review schedule, see the CRN web site under New Proposals Committee/Policies & Procedures/New Proposals Committee Review Schedule or contact Leah Tuzzio at tuzzio.l@ghc.org
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CRN New Proposals Committee 
Concept Proposal Submission Form

1.	Principal Investigator: 	     
2.	Organization:			     
3.	Address:			     
City:				     
State:				     
ZIP:				     
4.	Phone number:		     
5.	Fax number:			     
6.	Email:				     
7.	Title of Project: 		     

8.	Co-Investigators:			

9.	CRN sites:

10.	Funding mechanism: 	(check one) 

  Administrative supplement to the CRN 
  NIH Grant (e.g., R01, R03, etc.)
  Other federal source 
  Other non-federal source 	

11.	Planned submission date: 	     

12.	If PI is not affiliated with a CRN site, a CRN-affiliated Co-Principal Investigator is required.  
Name of CRN Co-PI: 		     		(check box if N/A ) 

13.	The New Proposals Committee offers the option of general scientific feedback, that is, input to investigators on "big picture" design and analytic issues. 

  Check here if you would like scientific feedback from the New Proposals Committee

14.	Feedback can also be provided by the NCI Program Officer who is a member of the New Proposals Committee.  He may also seek input from knowledgeable NCI colleagues.

  Check here if you would like scientific feedback from the NCI Program Officer

NOTE: All scientific feedback is purely advisory. Even if you wish to receive this feedback, you are not obligated to incorporate it. 

15.	The names of the investigators, participating sites, title of the proposal, and overall rating by the review committee will be posted on the password-protected CRN web portal. Please indicate whether, in addition, you wish the full concept proposal to be posted on the website: 

  Include concept proposal on website
  Do not include concept proposal on CRN website

Submit your 2-4 page concept proposal with this Form to Virginia Quinn at virginia.p.quinn@kp.org and Leah Tuzzio at tuzzio.l@ghc.org.