Current Practices Within Investigator-Initiated Sponsored Research

Abstract

In 2015, the ACRP Investigator Research Interest Group conducted a survey to gain insights into how investigator-initiated sponsored research (IISR) is conducted, and to provide a valuable benchmark for how researchers and industry manage IISR studies. IISRs are independent research projects in preclinical, clinical, or observational settings where the investigator or institution serves as the sponsor. As presented in this article, it is hoped that the survey findings and follow-up activities will provide a way for both sites and industry to improve their communication about the research their efforts create.