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Eligibility and Process

Investigator Sponsored Research: a global program open to all qualified researchers who are interested in conducting research that advances medical and scientific knowledge

Eligibility and Process

Decisions to award support are made by the applicable Boston Scientific Investigator-Sponsored Research (ISR) Committee, based on the following criteria:  

  • Scientific robustness and adherence to safety, ethical and regulatory standards 
  • Alignment with Boston Scientific’s areas of research interests 
  • Funding availability  

At all times, the investigator will retain full responsibility and control of all aspects of the study design, implementation, analysis, monitoring, data dissemination and compliance with relevant laws, as the sponsor of the study.  The terms of Boston Scientific’s support will be outlined in a written agreement.   

Investigators may submit study ideas as a concept or full proposal following the instructions below and on the portal.

A 'Concept' or study idea includes a short, high-level summary of the study’s main scientific question including therapeutic area, application of product or protocol, an estimated budget and research design setting details. A full proposal submission will still be required if the concept is approved. 

A full 'Proposal' submission includes a line-item budget, a curriculum vitae of the principal investigator, and a fully developed protocol with objective, design, procedures, analysis plan, adverse event reporting, and safety plan as needed. 

With this information, the ISR Committee will determine if Boston Scientific would like to explore the proposed study idea.  

Process is as follows: 

Step 1. Log in or register on the Boston Scientific Global ISR System Website

Step 2: Submit Concept/Proposal   
 
Step 3: Proposal Review  

You will receive an e-mail alert when the status changes, including the determination on whether Boston Scientific is interested in supporting the research.

Step 4: Funding/Support Determination  

Proposals are reviewed by a cross functional committee and assessed against criteria including scientific robustness, safety and ethical integrity. Budget requests are subject to a fair market value assessment.

In the event there are submissions that may need additional regulatory authority approvals, it will be the investigator/sponsor’s responsibility to obtain approval from appropriate regulatory bodies. 

Step 5:  Agreement Execution  

Step 6: Follow-up Through Project Completion and Publication  

The entire ISR program process is tracked through the Global ISR System Website from initial submission to study completion. On the website, you can: 

  • Review your proposal and project history 
  • Notify the Committee or submit documentation of the completion of a milestone 
  • Ask questions 
  • Report results 
  • View the research agreement 
  • Submit essential documents (i.e. publications, IDE approval letter, IRB approval)