This grant is for a single organization to run a Data Coordinating Center (DCC) for the Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network (CTSN). The DCC will manage data and coordinate clinical trials, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among researchers. It will also support a research skills program to enhance clinical and implementation research capacity.
Who it's for: This grant is intended for an organization capable of managing a Data Coordinating Center for clinical trials in cardiothoracic surgery. The organization should be able to handle data management, regulatory activities, and statistical analysis, and should promote collaboration among researchers.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a single source organization
- Inability to manage both Data Management and Analytics Center and Clinical Coordination Center
- Lack of experience in overseeing clinical trials
- Failure to propose a multi-PD/PI application
- Inadequate capacity for long-term follow-up and outreach activities
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Multi-PD/PI application with designated roles
- Plan for data management and analytics
- Outline of clinical coordination strategies
- Budget proposal
- Evidence of past experience in clinical trials
- Plan for research skills program
- Documentation of organizational capacity
- Letters of support from collaborators
Cautions
- Single source application only
- Requires multi-PD/PI application
- Strict peer-review process
- Complex data management and coordination responsibilities
- High level of collaboration required
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any organization capable of serving as a single source for the Data Coordinating Center. This includes managing both a Data Management and Analytics Center and a Clinical Coordination Center. The organization must be able to oversee multiple clinical trials and support a research skills program. Multi-PD/PI applications are strongly encouraged, with one PD/PI for each center.
Overview
This grant is intended for an organization capable of managing a Data Coordinating Center for clinical trials in cardiothoracic surgery. The organization should be able to handle data management, regulatory activities, and statistical analysis, and should promote collaboration among researchers.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a single source organization
- Inability to manage both Data Management and Analytics Center and Clinical Coordination Center
- Lack of experience in overseeing clinical trials
- Failure to propose a multi-PD/PI application
- Inadequate capacity for long-term follow-up and outreach activities
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to manage the Data Coordinating Center, including data collection, management, and analysis. They can also support regulatory activities, trial coordination, and outreach. Additionally, funds may be used for a research skills program to enhance clinical and implementation research capacity.
Total Program Funding
$8,000,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 27, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 7, 2026(40 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 5, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a single source organization
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Designate PDs/PIs for DMAC and CCC
- Develop a comprehensive data management plan
- Outline clinical coordination and outreach strategies
- Prepare a budget proposal
- Gather evidence of clinical trial experience
- Plan for a research skills program
- Collect letters of support from collaborators
- Submit application by deadline