FHS Research Application (‘FHS ResApp’)
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Welcome to the web based Framingham Heart Study Research Application. The application is a single form for investigators to use to submit a research proposal for review by one or more FHS review committees.

Pre-submission:
  1. Review FHS policies and procedures for research proposals are described on the FHS website under for Submitting a Proposal and Ancillary Studies Policies and Procedures
  2. Costs are the responsibility of the Ancillary Study. The FHS Research Service Center at Boston University is established to provide ancillary studies with the services they require by structured fees or sub-contracts.
    You are required to contact Nicholas DiPersio (dipersio@bu.edu) and complete the budget review process prior to your submission to a sponsor.
    Please allow for adequate time to complete the process which may involve initial assessment and follow-up.
  3. Applications must obtain FHS Ancillary Proposal Review Committee and Executive Committee approval prior to submitting to any sponsor.
    APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED:
    • 6 weeks: for research proposals with no participant burden/contact
    • 8 weeks: for research proposals with participant burden/contact
    • 12 weeks: for requests to receive FHS Concept Approval for NHLBI/NIA grant applications that will have direct costs of $500k or more in any one year
Submission:
  1. Pay special attention to accurately answer questions in part 3 of the application ‘Proposal Review Process’; once submitted, the application will be routed to the appropriate review committee(s) based on this information.
Post-Submission:
  1. If you are seeking funding for your FHS EC-approved proposal, notify fhs@bu.edu when you receive your award.
Modifications
  1. To make a revision of your approved application, revise the application online and attach a completed Modification Form as a cover letter that describes the proposed revisions.
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