RFT to the end of Fall 2023

The following project delivery elements are meant as a guide. Applicants may make modifications, deletions or additions based on their background, knowledge and experience.

Please note: complete project information, eligibility and submission requirements are found in the downloadable RFT Submission Guide.

• Identification and evaluation of existing related registry reviews and protocols
• Definition of inclusion/exclusion criteria
• Conduct comprehensive searches across all appropriate databases
• Screen and select studies for inclusion using appropriate screening methodologies
• Enter and extract data using appropriate software tools
• Assess the risk of bias using appropriate software tools, which can be adapted as required
• Present search strategies, method and results that can be replicated and updated in the future
• Provide recommendations including ideas for future research
• Ensure the following questions are answered as comprehensively as possible:
  • Is there an association between cervical spinal manipulation and ischemic stroke?
  • If there is an association, does the evidence support that the association is causal?
• Ensure results are submitted for publication in a recognized, open-source, peer-reviewed journal.

Please be sure your submission contains:

• Cover Letter: Identify the RFT description. Provide your name and organization’s name (as applicable), address, telephone number and email address. Identify the lead researcher or representative responsible for your proposal.
• Table of Contents: List all topics and associated pages for easy reference
• Profile & Background: If representing an organization, provide a brief introduction and overview of your organization’s or department’s background and profile
• Conflict of Interest: Each proposal must include a confirmation that the Applicant, its employees, officer, associates and/or approved subcontractors do not and will not have any conflict of interest (actual or potential) in submitting its proposal, or, if selected, in providing services under the agreement. If applicable, the Applicant will declare in its proposal any situation that may be a conflict of interest or, if selected, with the contractual obligations of the Applicant as supplier under the agreement.
• Privacy/Confidentiality: Provide policies, practices and tools for protecting privacy, confidentiality and security of information
• Response: The Applicant must provide a clear and concise description indicating an understanding of the service, their role in the service, and an overview of how the Applicant will meet the service requirements
• Team: Provide a summary of the professional team members and the resources available to execute the required work. Identify the number, availability, and roles of individuals intended to be assigned to perform the services and describe how they meet the required criteria and, as appropriate, preferred criteria, as outlined in Section 1
• Resumes: Provide a resume of not more than three pages outlining education and work experience for each team member who will be involved
• Addition Value Elements: Provide any additional information that would enhance your and/or your team’s ability to provide the service. This may include affiliations, specialized personnel or services
• Previous Experience: Describe your or your organization’s experience related to the RFT request. Provide references that CCRF may contact as part of the assessment process (optional)
• Timeline, Milestones & Budget: Outline major milestones and provide a projected completion date along with an itemized budget
• Proposals must be received by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Submission Instructions

• A single PDF file containing the proposal and all supporting documents should be emailed to info@chiroresearch.ca no later than 11:59 pm on Tuesday, January 23, 2024
• PDF files should be saved as “Proposal_lead submitter last name_institution_year.” (e.g., Proposal_Harris_University of Toronto_2024)
• A confirmation email will be sent within 72 hours of receipt

Proposal evaluation is overseen and administered by the CCRF Research Committee and Scientific Advisor.

• Every proposal that meets CCRF’s submission requirements is evaluated
• The Research committee may request a conference with the team lead
• All submitters will be notified of the status of their project prior to the decision announcement.