1. One of the lead investigator(s) is a current individual member of SPLIT.
2. One of the lead investigator(s) is at a SPLIT Site.
3. Proposal must be aligned with at least one of the components of SPLIT’s mission including research, quality improvement, education, or patient advocacy.

For investigators who are not at a SPLIT site, please contact Dr. Valentino (Research Chair) and Dr. Wadhwani (Research Vice Chair) to identify opportunities for collaboration with a SPLIT site.

1. Complete the Ancillary Study Proposal Form
2. If SPLIT Registry Data will be utilized, please highlight the corresponding variables on the SPLIT Registry Case Report Forms (CRFs)

Submission Forms can be found at: www.tts.org/split-members-area/split-forms

1. If SPLIT Registry data or Emmes resources are to be utilized, please FIRST submit the forms to: splitproposal@emmes.com by December 1st, 2024 to discuss your needs and any estimated costs. If you have any additional questions, please contact splitproposal@emmes.com prior to the submission deadline.
2. Forms should be submitted to: katie.tait@tts.org; pamela.valentino@seattlechildrens.org; sharad.wadhwani@ucsf.edu .

The SPLIT Bibliography can be found at: www.tts.org/split-research2/split-bibliography

Proposals will be reviewed using the NIH proposal review criteria (significance, investigator experience, innovation, approach, and environment).

The final decision regarding funding will be made by the SPLIT Research Committee and SPLIT Council in April 2025, for announcement at the SPLIT Annual Meeting in May 2025.