Research Project Application

Geographic Scope: Primarily serves Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico; international applications considered

Focus Areas:

• Scientific endeavors to improve organ and tissue transplantation outcomes
• Research related to organ and tissue transplantation and donation
• Projects utilizing biospecimens, non-transplantable organs, and/or tissue

Eligibility:

• Principal Investigators from research entities (universities, hospitals, institutions)
• Projects requiring biospecimen delivery and receipt
• Studies with or without existing funding

Application Process:

• Applicants will be contacted within five business days of receipt with preliminary response and guidance on next steps
• Complete all required fields; mark N/A if not applicable

Requirements:

• IRB approval process may be required (applicant indicates yes/no)
• Non-disclosure agreements may be needed
• Acknowledgement required: Submitter agrees to acknowledge support of LifeLink Foundation and generosity of organ and tissue donors and their families in any publication, presentation, abstract, grant application or poster

Application Process

1. Complete Principal Investigator (PI) Information:
   • Name (First, Last)
   • Position/Title
   • Area of Expertise/Research Interest
   • Name of Research Entity
   • Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP, Country)
   • Phone
   • Fax (optional)
   • Website (including http:// or https://)
   • Email
2. Provide Biospecimen Delivery Receiver and Location:
   • Receiver Name (First, Last)
   • Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP, Country)
   • Phone
3. Complete Project Information:
   • Project Title
   • Description/Public Health Relevance Statement
   • Current funding status (Yes/No)
   • Letter of support requirement (Yes/No)
   • Primary source of funding
   • Additional funding sources
   • IRB approval requirement (Yes/No)
   • Existing IRB Number (if applicable, mark N/A)
   • Non-disclosure agreement requirement (Yes/No)
   • Estimated Duration of Study
   • Specific description of resources required (data, non-transplantable organs, tissue, or other resources)
4. Sign Acknowledgement:
   • Agree to acknowledge LifeLink Foundation support and donor/family generosity in any resulting publication, presentation, abstract, grant application or poster
5. Submit Form
   • All fields marked with "*" are required
   • Response provided within five business days