PI Consultations

PI Consultations are offered to new and existing investigators who need assistance starting their new clinical research project at Emory University. This concierge service provides information about the types of research, funding sources, departments involved, systems, research process, and orientation information. For questions, contact OCR@Emory.edu or 404.778.4960.

For a consultation, complete the following:

1. Complete the Pre-Assessment Questionnaire.
2.  Book time with Doan, John for a Clinical Research PI Consult.

Note: If you are transferring new studies to Emory University, please complete the New Investigator Research Portfolio Transfer Form.

Orientation

Review or contact the following schools in your area:

• Rollins School of Public Health - Contact Adrienne Schwartz at Rollins School of Public Health at schwartz@emory.edu.
• School of Medicine, including Pediatrics  - https://med.emory.edu/about/faculty/faculty-development/career-development/new-faculty-orientation-and-resources/index.html.
• School of Nursing - Contact Rick Goranflo in the Office of Academic Advancement at john.goranflo@emory.edu or Andrea Corbett, HR Director, at andrea.corbett@emory.edu.

Training

The Clinical Trials Operations committee approves required training for investigators to start clinical research at Emory. View the training policy.

Additional Resources

• Where to Start at Emory? https://ora.emory.edu/faculty/start.html
• NIH Consultations - https://www.niaid.nih.gov/grants-contracts/requesting-prior-consultation
• Research Proposals - https://ora.emory.edu/faculty/start.html
• Investigators Guide - https://ora.emory.edu/faculty/investigators-guide.html
• Clinical Trial Feasibility Assessment & Startup Tools - https://ocr.emory.edu/guidelines/forms-templates.html  
• Guidelines and Policies - https://ocr.emory.edu/guidelines/guidelines.html
• Rapid Response Team - https://ocr.emory.edu/guidelines/guidelines.html
• Research Fee Schedule - https://ocr.emory.edu/guidelines/submission-faqs.html 
• Templates and Forms -  https://www.ocr.emory.edu/guidelines/forms-templates.html
• University Standard Research Study Fee Memo - https://ocr.emory.edu/guidelines/submission-faqs.html

FAQS

• FAQS - https://ora.emory.edu/faculty/faq.html