How does an investigator gain access to CIDR?
All investigators requesting access to CIDR must submit a short application that describes the project and justifies the need for high throughput genotyping. All projects requesting access to CIDR are evaluated by the CIDR Access Committee (CAC), a committee of scientists with expertise in the analysis of genetic diseases/traits. The CAC is a chartered committee of twelve members that meets three times per year. Special reviewers are brought in as necessary. Does an extramural investigator need prior approval from the supporting institute before submitting an application to CIDR? Yes. All projects require prior approval from the institute liaison before submitting an application to CIDR. Is there a specific application form? There is no specific form to complete. However, certain information is required from investigators requesting access to CIDR and a set of guidelines has been established. Investigators are asked to address a list of items in an application not to exceed ten pages,
