Interprofessional Clinician Program

The Interprofessional Clinician Program (ICP) Award provides non-faculty staff at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health the opportunity to design, develop, and implement a research study that advances and improves patient care outcomes.

Eligible applicants include staff from Patient Care Services, Child Life, Pharmacy, and Rehabilitation Services. Research projects should focus on novel approaches to improving clinical care for mothers, babies, and children.

• Attend the General Information Session: October 15, 2024, at 11am - 12pm. Register here. A recording will be made available.
• Complete the CRC intake form: Submit the intake form here.
  
• Consult with a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC): Applicants must meet with a CRC before submitting their application. Sign up for a consultation here.
  
• Consult with the Program Chair or Vice-Chair: Applicants are encouraged to consult with the program chair or vice-chair regarding their proposal. Sign up for a consultation here.
  

The ICP award offers recipients:

• Up to 200 hours in MCHRI Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) services.
  
• Up to 200 hours of protected time away from clinical duties through the Patient Care Services and/or the Department of Nursing Research and EBP per grant.
  
• Up to $5,000 for supplies to complete their project.
  

AWARD CATEGORIES:

Category I: New Researcher

• Defined as an individual who has not led or been the first author on a published research study and has not served as a Principal Investigator (PI) or Project Director (PD) for any study.
  
• Faculty sponsor required: Applicants must identify an experienced researcher to serve as their mentor on the project. This mentor will also act as the PD/PI for the IRB submission when submitting their application.
  
• New researchers must identify a mentor. The mentor must hold an academic appointment at Stanford University and be able to submit an IRB application. They must also have documented experience in conducting research studies at Stanford, demonstrated through publications, grant funding, or IRB-approved protocols.

Category II: Experienced Researcher

• Defined as an individual who has led at least one research study and has been the first author on one study.
  
• Faculty sponsor required: Applicants must identify someone who can serve as the PI/PD for the IRB protocol of their study.

The performance period is up to 18 months, and the project proposed must be feasible within this timeframe.