The University Athletic Association, Inc. has designated a research sub-committee (RSC) of the Medical Advisory Committee to review research proposals. The RSC is comprised of two orthopedic surgeons, two primary care sports medicine physicians, two athletic trainers, and one administrator. The below information must be submitted for the RSC to review a proposal.
- Name of Investigators and their Affiliations
- Summary of Research Proposal and Methods (1-2 pages maximum)
- List any grants related to this specific project (awarded or pending)
- List specifically what is required from the UAA for this project (EMR access, athlete access, facility usage, etc.)
- List any UAA affiliates that are involved/assisting with the study (Team Physicians, Support Staff, Coaches, etc.) It is highly recommended that a UAA affiliate be involved in the study.
Download Proposal Template
Preliminary Review
The RSC will review completed proposal during January, May, and September of each year.
After proposal review, the Principal Investigator (PI) will receive an e-mail letter stating denial, preliminary approval, or the need for further clarification.
IRB approval
UF faculty, staff, and students may use theÂ
IRB Approval Determination Tool to see if their research qualifies for an automatic determination of nonhuman research, exempt research, or non-medical quality improvement project status. If IRB Approval is necessary, then sub-committee on Medical Advisory Committee will review.
IRB Approval Determination Tool
If the research sub-committee gives a preliminary approval for a project, they will generate a letter for submission by the PI to the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Final approval is dependent on the appropriate IRB approval (UF IRB, WIRB, or on occasion other institutions IRB).
Submission
Submit completed proposals to Rosie Findley at
RosieF@gators.ufl.edu.
