The purpose of the CRSO is to simplify administrative aspects of clinical research at UK. Across the research lifecycle, the office supports investigators through billing compliance review, coverage analysis, Clinical Trial Management System (OnCore) administration, ClinicalTrials.gov registration and reporting support. These services help reduce regulatory and operational burden, improve compliance, and allow research teams to focus on advancing their studies and participant care. The sections below highlight the key points in the research project lifecycle where the CRSO commonly provides support.
Clinical Research Project Lifecycle
The CRSO Across the Clinical Research Project Lifecycle
Research Project Stages
Develop Idea & Find Funding
As a principal investigator (PI), once you have reviewed literature related to your idea and are ready to pursue funding, notify your department chair and work with the Proposal Development Office (PDO).
Additional Clinical Research Steps and Resources:
NIH Clinical Trial Determination Information & Conducting Clinical Trials at UK:
Contact CRSO Navigator
Pre-proposal Activities
See how our award services team can help based on info provided in the Proposal Initiation Form (PIF) – due 30 days before sponsor deadline.
Additional Clinical Research Steps and Resources:
Trainings & Resources for Human Subjects Researchers
- GCPs, Responsible Conduct of Research, Human Subjects Research Training
Draft Proposal
See how award services team can help with narrative and budget development/review to help you draft your proposal.
Additional Clinical Research Steps and Resources:
Budget Development Assistance
Prepare & Submit Proposal
Learn more about review, Internal Approval Form (IAF), compliance, and 3-day and 6-day deadlines.
Additional Clinical Research Steps and Resources:
Billing Review and Coverage Analysis Request
ClinicalTrials.gov Inclusion
- UK Policy for ClinicalTrials.gov (Registration, Dissemination and Results Reporting of Clinical Trial Data in ClinicalTrials.gov)
CTMS Entry and Training
Follow-up for Pending Award
Learn more about SciENcv profiles, Just-in-Time requests, pending proposal status, and what to do if you need to resubmit.
Activate Award
See what steps your award goes through for setup and activation.
Manage Award
See resources for award lifetime management, project changes or alterations, and project closeout.
Additional Clinical Research Steps and Resources:
ClinicalTrials.Gov Maintenance and Reporting
- Maintain recruitment status
- Update protocol information
- Maintain study record
- Submit results when required.
CTMS Study Management
Ongoing Billing Compliance
Budget Management Assistance & Invoicing
