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CRN Collaboration At-a-Glance

A successful collaboration involves sharing ideas, aligning with CRN priority areas of research, and developing an innovative research proposal or paper.

  1. Visit http://crn.cancer.gov
  2. Use the Web inquiry form to connect with the CRN Principal Investigator's office.
  3. The CRN Principal Investigator's office will identify potential collaborators, arrange an initial meeting, and track the progress of the collaboration.
  1. Work with CRN staff to assess interest level and feasibility.
  2. If your ideas are a good fit… Participate in an initial conference call to discuss your ideas with interested collaborators.
  3. Work with CRN collaborators and/or a Scientific Interest Group (SIG) to develop your project proposal or paper.
  1. Work with internal CRN collaborators to finalize research questions and develop and execute proposals.
  2. Submit your proposal to the CRN New Proposals Committee for review and approval.
  3. When ready to publish, follow the policies and procedures of the CRN Publications Committee regarding authorship and publication.
  4. Use the Web evaluation tool to provide feedback on the CRN collaboration process.

Resources to Ensure a Productive Collaboration

  • The CRN New Proposals Committee has outlined policies and procedures for reviewing and submitting new collaborative proposals.
  • Experienced CRN investigators are available for direct involvement in all aspects of the research, including research design, conduct, analysis, and dissemination planning.
  • CRN sites contributing data to your project will review and comment on your research proposal.
  • The CRN Publications Committee has outlined policies and procedures for authorship and publication of CRN-related research.
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