Helpful Links
Resources for VA Mid-Atlantic MIRECC investigators — research tools, data access, funding, compliance, and national VA networks.
VA Mid-Atlantic MIRECC Resources
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Mid-Atlantic MIRECC Intranet
Portal to enter data requests, request statistical support, submit internal funding requests, reserve interview rooms, and access MIRECC data dictionaries.
VA network or VPN access required.
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MIRECC Productivity Database
Track and report MIRECC investigator productivity, including publications, presentations, and grant activity.
VA network or VPN access required.
VA network or VPN access required.
VA Research Policy and Requirements
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ORD Program Guide and Directives
VA Office of Research & Development handbooks, program guides, and directives governing VA research activities.
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Checklist for Publishing VA Research
VA ORD's step-by-step checklist for investigators preparing to publish VA-funded research.
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VA Research Publications Policy Portal
VA guidance on publication requirements, acknowledgment language, and open access compliance.
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ORD Assessment and Research Reporting Tool (ART)
VA ORD's tool for reporting and tracking research program assessments and metrics.
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ORD Publication Tracker
Submit and track VA research publication notifications through the ORD Publication Tracker.
VA investigators or their local research offices are required to notify VHA Research Communications of all scientific publications or presentations, upon acceptance by a journal or meeting sponsor, in accordance with VHA Directive 1200.19.
VA network or VPN access required.
National VA Research Resources
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Data Access Request Tracker (DART)
Online application for requesting permission to access VHA data.
See also: DART Request Process ↗ · Launch DART ↗
VA network or VPN access required.
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Health Economics Resource Center (HERC)
VA health economics data and methods resources, including cost data and analytic guidance for researchers.
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Million Veteran Program (MVP)
Large-scale biobank linking genetic data with VA health records for research on Veteran health outcomes.
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MIRECCs and MH Centers of Excellence
Portal for all VA Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Centers across the country.
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National PTSD Brain Bank
Postmortem brain tissue repository supporting research on PTSD and related conditions.
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Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (QUERI)
VA's implementation science program focused on translating research findings into improved Veteran care.
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Suicide Prevention Research Impact NeTwork (SPRINT)
A national VA network dedicated to advancing suicide prevention research and implementation across VA facilities.
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VA Cooperative Studies Program (CSP)
Multi-site clinical trials and epidemiological research coordinated across VA facilities.
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VA Health Services Research & Development (HSR&D)
VA's health services research enterprise, including Centers of Innovation (COINs).
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VA Information Resource Center (VIReC)
Resources and guidance on VA data sources, including administrative, clinical, and survey data for health services research.
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VINCI Central
Internal portal for VINCI users to access workspaces, data requests, and support resources.
VA network or VPN access required.
Funding & Grant Resources
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VA Office of Research & Development (ORD)
Information on VA research programs, funding opportunities, and investigator resources.
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SciENcv (Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae)
A researcher profile system used to create and manage biosketches for federal grant applications, including NIH and VA funding opportunities.
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NIH Guide for Grants & Contracts
Official source for NIH funding opportunity announcements and notices.
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Grants.gov
Federal grant opportunities across all agencies, including DoD and PCORI.
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Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP)
DoD funding programs supporting research on PTSD, TBI, suicide prevention, and other conditions relevant to military and Veteran populations.
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NIH RePORTER
Search active and completed NIH-funded research projects, publications, and patents.
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ORCID
A persistent digital identifier for researchers, increasingly required for grant applications and publication submissions.
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ClinicalTrials.gov
Required registration site for clinical trials. Federal law requires registration of applicable clinical trials and reporting of results.
Research Compliance & IRB
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IRBNet
Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, IRB forms, and guidance documents for study submissions are available within the IRBNet online portal. Investigators and study staff conducting VA research must obtain an IRBNet account prior to submitting IRB applications.
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CITI Program Training
Required research ethics and compliance training for VA investigators and staff.
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VA Technical Reference Model (TRM)
VA's catalog of approved technologies, software, and standards for use in VA research and operations.
