Biostatistics faculty are available to provide help with the preparation of grants that will be submitted through UCSF. We offer assistance with non-statistical study design issues and statistical aspects of proposals. Examples include:
- Formulating hypotheses or study aims
- Devising appropriate study designs
- Defining appropriate outcomes, predictors and confounding variables
- Choosing and/or justifying sample size
- Outlining appropriate data analysis strategies and tests
- Writing or editing sections of the proposal
Biostatistical Involvement and Payment
Many grant applications can be strengthened, and their prospects for funding improved by collaborating with a faculty statistician on the proposal and including a biostatistician among the key personnel. As faculty of the Division of Biostatistics, we have extensive experience fulfilling this role and consider it an important part of our mission at UCSF. We provide support through the Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI). Per the CTSI consultation policy, our service is free for the first hour; additional hours are charged on a recharge basis. We strongly encourage requesting assistance at least four weeks before the proposal is due for review at the UCSF Contracts & Grants Office. Otherwise, the time needed for this service may already be fully booked.
Request These Services
Submit a request online through CTSI Consultation Services.
Questions?
Contact CTSI Consultation Services by e-mailing [email protected].