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.