BSA

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EDRN Biomarkers Developmental Laboratories RFA
(CA-04-006) Reminders to Applicants
Deadlines
Letter of Intent Dec. 23, 2003 - Not required
but we encourage to submit - Discuss with us
before submission to make sure that your
research is in response to the RFA -
Eligibility Submission of Application Jan. 23,
2003 - Include your plan of collaboration -
Include validation plan, budget to attend SC
mtg. - Address IP issues/licensing etc. -
Specify phases of validation
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EDRN Biomarkers Developmental Laboratories RFA
(CA-04-006) Potential Questions
Scientific
Are there any special areas/organ sites which
have preferences over others? How many markers
can one propose for studies? Can I submit two
applications covering two different organ sites?
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EDRN Biomarkers Developmental Laboratories RFA
(CA-04-006) Potential Questions
Budget
Do I have to follow module-based budget? What is
the appropriate budget for the application? How
do I pay for my industrial partners?
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EDRN Biomarkers Developmental Laboratories RFA
(CA-04-006) Potential Questions
Personnel
Do I have to include collaborators? Is there any
advantage of including an MD in my
application? How will you distribute 7 million
advertised in the RFA?
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EDRN Biomarkers Developmental Laboratories RFA
(CA-04-006) Potential Questions
Collaboration
I have collaborators from other programs, such as
SPORE. Will I get any advantage over other
applicants on this aspect? How many
collaborators should I include in my application?
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EDRN Biomarkers Developmental Laboratories RFA
(CA-04-006) Potential Questions
Organization
My collaborators are located in different
institutes, including one in a foreign country.
Will this be a negative point for this
application? I am already an Associate Member of
the EDRN. Am I eligible to apply?
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EDRN Biomarkers Developmental Laboratories RFA
(CA-04-006) Potential Questions
Review Process
Which study section is appropriate for my
application?
Patent/IP Issues/Licensing
I plan to propose an assay where I have an
industrial partner. Will there be any problems
regarding the licensing of the kit?
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EDRN Biomarkers Developmental Laboratories RFA
(CA-04-006) Potential Questions
After Award Activities
How often do I have to submit my progress
report? When will you do the site visit?