Foundation Track

The foundation track is for investigators who have not previously designed their own prospective, interventional clinical trial. Most applications received by the CTMC will fit into the foundation track.

Projects in this track will typically be single-center and early phase. The course is best suited for clinical trials that deliver one or more interventions (may include placebo or other control) in prospective manner to human participants with a neurological condition to evaluate the outcome of the interventions. Biomarker studies may be considered if the trial is investigating biomarkers with a close relationship to therapeutics. Studies designed to evaluate a new biomarker are not a good fit for the course.

Upon completion of the course, foundation track participants usually seek funding in the form of mentored K-awards, first R-awards, or from private foundations.

Foundation track participants are required to submit a final protocol synopsis and draft protocol upon the completion of the course. It is strongly encouraged that foundation track investigators participate in a CTMC mock study section exercise prior to submitting their grant application for funding.