NMRC COVID-19 Research Fund (Open Grant Call) - Clinical Trials (CT)

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Objective

The intent of COVID 19 Research Fund (COVID 19 RF) is to support COVID-19-related research.

It aims to enable clinicians to carry out clinical trials for the development of novel therapies, interventions and diagnostics for COVID-19.

Projects with promising compounds that show efficacy in the trial will be considered for extension/top up of funding to facilitate their transition to further testing.

Funding Details

Funding support (inclusive of 20% indirect cost) will match the research scope and efforts, up to a period of 1 year.

Eligibility Criteria

Each grant application must be submitted by a Clinical PI who has to fulfil the eligibility criteria listed below at the point of application:

• Must be clinically qualified (i. e., with MD/MBBS/BDS) with clinical specialty certification, and post graduate clinical training and experience.

• Must fulfill HSA's requirements for PIs who are conducting clinical trials Please refer to HSA website for detailed guidelines on conducting clinical trials.

• Must hold a primary appointment and be full time employed and salaried in a local public hospital/ public health institution/ national specialty centre / public university/ academic medical centre.

• Must be an independent PI with a demonstrated track record of research as evidenced by the award of nationally competitive funding (international funding to be considered on a case by case basis), or substantial publication record.

• Have a laboratory or clinical research program that carries out research in Singapore.

• Hold a minimum of 9 months employment with the above institutions, and fulfil full time residency in Singapore over a period of the calendar year.

Submission

All applications must be submitted and endorsed by the Host Institution's Director of Research (DOR) online via IGMS (internet accessible link).

Note: SingHealth PIs are to please refer to your respective Institutional Research Administrators for guidance on internal deadlines and submission procedures set by your institutions.

Contact Person

Ms Sharon Ling

Email: Sharon_ling@moh.gov.sg

Additional Information

• COVID19RF3_CT_Application Templates.zip