Research Project Application / Biospecimen Support

Research Project Application

LifeLink Foundation accepts research project applications from Principal Investigators seeking support for scientific endeavors related to organ and tissue transplantation outcomes.

Geographic Scope: Multi-regional; serves LifeLink service areas in Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico

Focus Areas:

• Scientific research to improve organ and tissue transplantation outcomes
• Studies utilizing biospecimens (non-transplantable organs and/or tissue)
• Research related to organ and tissue donation and transplantation

What They Support:

• Data provision
• Non-transplantable organs and tissue
• Other research resources as specified

Eligibility:

• Requires Principal Investigator information and research entity affiliation
• IRB approval may be required depending on project scope
• Open to researchers internationally (country field available)

Key Requirements:

• Applicants must acknowledge LifeLink Foundation and donor generosity in all publications, presentations, abstracts, grant applications, and posters resulting from support
• Applicants will be contacted within five business days of receipt with preliminary response and guidance on review process
• Non-disclosure agreements may be required

Application Process

1. Complete Online Application Form - Fill out thoroughly with all required information
   • Mark fields with "N/A" if not applicable
   • All fields marked with "*" are required
2. Required Information:
   • Principal Investigator (PI) Information:
   • Full name
   • Position/Title
   • Area of Expertise/Research Interest
   • Research Entity name
   • Complete address (street, city, state, ZIP, country)
   • Phone and fax
   • Website (with http:// or https:// prefix)
   • Email
   • Biospecimen Delivery Information:
   • Receiver name and delivery location
   • Complete address
   • Phone
   • Project Information:
   • Project title
   • Description/Public Health Relevance Statement
   • Estimated Duration of Study
   • Current funding status (Yes/No)
   • Letter of support requirement (Yes/No)
   • Primary and additional funding sources
   • IRB approval requirement (Yes/No)
   • Existing IRB number (if applicable)
   • Non-disclosure agreement requirement (Yes/No)
   • Detailed description of required resources (data, tissues, organs, or other resources)
3. Acknowledgement Requirement:
   • Must agree to acknowledge LifeLink Foundation support and donor generosity in any resulting publications, presentations, abstracts, grant applications, or posters
4. Submission:
   • Submit completed form online
   • Response within five business days with preliminary feedback and next steps