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CIC Application
Application Process
- Investigators who wish to access CIC services and resources must initiate the process by contacting the CIC staff Lauren Castro or Maryann Holtcamp, by e-mail (lschra3@uic.edu or mholt@uic.edu) or telephone (312-996-2937). When you contact them, please be prepared to provide a brief protocol summary and itemization of CIC services and resources you anticipate using. Protocol evaluations are based on the study's scientific merit and appropriateness for implementation in the CIC.
- The CIC staff (Lauren Castro at lschra3@uic.edu or Maryann Holtcamp at mholt@uic.edu) is available to consult with investigators as they design their study and complete the application. This consultation is encouraged. Contact with CIC Staff (Lauren Castro at lschra3@uic.edu or Maryann Holtcamp at mholt@uic.edu), should be made prior to submission of the protocol to the IRB. Following this consultation, you can initiate the online CCTS Service Request at: http://go.uic.edu/CCTS_Request.
- If a protocol is already IRB approved, the investigator should submit the entire approved IRB application to Lauren Castro at lschra3@uic.edu or Maryann Holtcamp at mholt@uic.edu, as well as initiate the online CCTS Service Request at: http://go.uic.edu/CCTS_Request.
- Documentation of IRB approval is required before a study is initiated in the CIC. As soon as IRB approval is provided, a copy of the signed IRB approval letter and stamped consents should be submitted to the CIC.
Application Forms
Please follow these steps to complete the forms carefully.
Step 1:
Complete and submit “Research Participant Advocate: Risk Assessment and Management” form.
- Risk assessment and management Instructions [DOC]
- RPA Form [DOC]
Step 2a:
Meet with CIC staff, finalize plan to use CIC services. Once your plan is approved by CIC staff, you can initiate the online CCTS Service Request at: http://go.uic.edu/CCTS_Request.
Step 2b:
Complete and sign “Appendix G” and submit to CIC leadership for signature.
- Appendix G [PDF]
Step 3:
Submit signed “Appendix G” with your signed RPA report to the IRB with your IRB forms.Please note: a completed and signed "Appendix G" takes the place of the previous memo of CIC approval.
Step 4:
Documentation of IRB approval is required before a study is initiated in the CIC. As soon as IRB approval is provided, a copy of the signed IRB approval letter and stamped consents should be submitted to the CIC.
Radioactive Materials Policy: Please click the icon below to download the CIC's radio active material policy.
If you have any questions, please call or email Lauren Walsh , Investigator Interface Coordinator at 312-413-7316 / laurenw@uic.edu.