Scoring Criteria

The criteria outlined here are used for all stages of concept review and will be used to assign a score during ECP review. For each of the three criteria, proposals are assigned numerical scores of 1 to 5, with 1 being the most favorable.
Scientific Merit Score of 1 to 5 Highest = 1 Lowest = 5	Are the hypotheses scientifically sound and answerable by the proposed design? Is the study appropriately designed to address the hypothesis? Is the population appropriate for the research? Do the eligibility criteria specify an appropriate population? Does the proposal include proper randomization and stratification procedures, as relevant? Are safety parameters specified?
Public Health Impact Score of 1 to 5 Highest = 1 Lowest = 5	What is the relevance of the concept to the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of infectious diseases? For example, will the resulting data prevent spread, save lives and/or decrease morbidity and if so, to what extent? What is the value added to the field? For example, will the study extend existing interventions or meet an unmet need? Does it contribute to a critical pathway that will advance science and impact public health, and if so, how? If shown to be effective, will the procedures or outcome described in the concept be acceptable and deliverable to key affected stakeholders (communities, clinicians, policy makers, as applicable)?
Feasibility Score of 1 to 5 Highest = 1 Lowest = 5	Is the proposal feasible for implementation? Is study product produced and available? Is an appropriate study population available for recruitment? What is the level of difficulty for study implementation? What is level of difficulty of meeting target accrual? Is there capacity to conduct laboratory assay required for the proposed endpoints in a timely and accurate fashion? Is the study schedule appropriate? Are there barriers to IRB, ethical and/or regulatory approval?
Fit with VTEU Mission Score of 1 to 5 Highest = 1 Lowest = 5	Is the concept aligned with the scientific priorities of the IDCRC? Does the proposal benefit from the VTEU model that emphasizes a multi-site, multi-disciplinary collaboration involving different populations? How is the proposed intervention well-suited for evaluation through the VTEU mechanism? Is this a concept that would otherwise not be evaluated through other mechanisms such as alternative/industry development pathways?
Innovation Score of 1 to 5 Highest = 1 Lowest = 5	Is the concept, approach, population or intervention novel? Will the proposed trial involve innovative methodologies or assays?
Overall Priority Score Score of 1 to 5 Highest = 1 Lowest = 5	Is the concept proposal of sufficient priority within the IDCRC to commit resources to the development and implementation? Based on the relevance of the concept proposal to the IDCRC scientific agenda, what is your level of support for the concept proposal?