VA Proposal

[lorikrammer]

Saby to send link for VA proposal.

[lorikrammer]

Use this link: https://www.research.va.gov/isrm/rrdt/guide.cfm
HSR&D (Clinical/Health Systems focus):
Intent to Submit (ITS): Due June 2026 (Standard one month prior to deadline).
Full Application: Due July 10, 2026.
Find an email POC for this.

[lorikrammer]

I've reviewed the NOSi notice and these awards definitely fit our scope; I will include some specifics in this email. However, the RFA information, including deadlines, funding amounts, etc. is not accessible to me (https://vaww.research.va.gov/funding/rfa.cfm), beyond the need to submit a pre-application (I02). If Dr. Sen can provide the specific award RFAs, I can review them more closely.

The site Raja and I looked at last week lists VAResearch@va.gov as a potential contact email. I will also reach out to vhalSRM@va.gov or vhacordera.vhacordera@va.gov directly to request RFA details. I am not sure if they would provide many details to non-VA folks, but it is worth a shot.

Where we fit:
Research Priority: Drive a culture of learning, knowledge translation, and innovation: identify opportunities where emerging technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence (AI), virtual
reality), predictive models, and other promising innovations can make VA services more efficient and improve Veteran outcomes.
Topic #2 Data Science: Use of big data sets, computable biomedical and social knowledge to design, validate, and apply knowledge management tools to improve workforce efficiency and practice, Veteran health and health care, and to support data-driven decisions. Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning technologies to improve
diagnostic accuracy, workflow efficiency, treatment of chronic conditions and personalized treatment protocols, enhancing both Veteran and staff experiences. Application of artificial intelligence in deployment of implementation strategies, strategies to enhance Veteran and provider engagement in care, and to improve methods focused on systems engineering or design, especially to enhance quality, safety, equity, end-user efficiency and outcomes of care. Enhance workforce skills and digital competency through training programs to improve
digital literacy and technical skills that ensure employee proficiency with automation, artificial/business intelligence to support the integration of emerging technologies and
enhance overall workforce competency and management. Validation of data captured beyond health care (e.g., social media, conversational analysis) in predicting health outcomes.

[lorikrammer]

I reached out to VAResearch@va.gov, vhalSRM@va.gov and vhacordera.vhacordera@va.gov requesting more information. vhalSRM@va.gov immediately came back as undeliverable.

[lorikrammer]

Revisit this with Raja in early June.

All of these have a fall submission timeline as the spring deadlines have passed. Pre-submission (LOI) due July 10, full application due September 10.

RD-01-PILT-ISRM-Pilot | “ISRM Pilot Project Award (I21)”
High-risk, high-impact, short studies. NO clinical trials, inferential statistical hypothesis testing, large sample sizes/recruitments, or multiple study sites.
Amount: $230,000 for 2 years ($115,000/year, 2 years max)
Page limit: 10 pages: specific aims (1 pg.), research plan (9 pgs.), non-science (no limit)

RD-01-PRET-ISRM-Parent_Merit-CT | “ISRM Parent Merit Review Award (Clinical Trials/I01)”
Specific for single/multi-site clinical trials: a research study in which one or more human subjects are prospectively assigned to one or more interventions to evaluate the effects of the interventions on biomedical or behavioral health-related outcomes
Amount: $1,500,000 for 5 years (multi-site); $1,200,000 for 4 years (single-site)
Page limit: 15 pages: specific aims (1 pg.), research plan (14 pgs.), non-science (no limit)

RD-01-MRA-ISRM-Parent_Merit_Non-CT | “ISRM Parent Merit Review Award (Non-Clinical Trials/I01)”
Preclinical/clinical studies of conditions prevalent in Veteran population, health systems research to inform improvements in quality, safety, experience, equity, outcomes, and value of care for Veterans, and rehabilitation studies to maximize Veteran’s functional independence, quality of life, and participation in their lives and community.
Amount: $800,000 for 4 years ($200,000/year, 4 years max)
Page limit: 15 pages: specific aims (1 pg.), research plan (14 pgs.), non-science (no limit)

Best,

[lorikrammer]

Potential incorporate this note from MDClone:
Explore individual access with a VA sponsor (maybe reach out to Malini at MDClone or Saby at VA?) - this matches well with the VA proposal