List of required information for application:
1. Research plan: A detailed description of the proposed research project, including the hypothesis, objectives, methods, and expected outcomes.
2. Cohort study information: Provide details about the established cohort study, including its recruitment goal, the number of participants enrolled, and any unique characteristics or advantages of the study population.
3. Data utilization: Explain how the applicant intends to use the data from the established cohort study for their research. Outline the specific variables or measurements that will be analyzed and justified why they are important for addressing the research questions.
4. Cohort maintenance and follow-up: Describe the plans and strategies for maintaining and updating the cohort, including participant retention, data collection methods, and any planned follow-up activities.
5. Resource sharing: Provide a plan for sharing the existing resources of the established cohort study with other researchers in the field. Explain how the applicant will ensure the data and resources are accessible and how they will promote collaboration and data integration within the research community.
6. Cancer control continuum: Clearly state how the proposed research project addresses questions or issues related to the cancer control continuum. Explain how the findings of the research will contribute to the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of cancer.
7. Budget: Prepare a detailed budget that includes estimated costs for cohort maintenance, data management, analysis, and dissemination of research findings. Justify the requested funding and explain how it will be used to support the proposed research.
8. Team qualifications: Provide information about the applicant's research team, including their expertise in cancer epidemiology, cohort studies, and relevant research methods. Include CVs or biosketches for key personnel.
9. Research ethics: Describe how the proposed research adheres to ethical guidelines and ensures the protection of participant privacy and confidentiality. Include any relevant approvals or certifications obtained from ethical review boards.
10. Timeline: Outline a realistic timeline for the proposed research project, indicating key milestones, data collection periods, and expected completion dates for each phase of the study.
11. Dissemination and impact: Explain how the research findings will be disseminated to the scientific community and the broader public. Outline any plans for publications, presentations, or collaborations that will help maximize the impact of the research.
12. References: Include a list of relevant references to support the rationale and background of the proposed research project. Cite previous studies or publications that have used data from the established cohort study, if applicable.
