Authors interested in using FACES data for an abstract, poster, oral presentation, or manuscript are invited to submit concepts using the following procedure:

1. If you have already met with a mentor, have done a literature review, and have formulated a concrete evaluation question, please complete the FACES Concept Form. 
2. Email completed form to Jayne Kulzer ([email protected]).
3. If you do not have a mentor or do not know where to begin, email Jayne Kulzer ([email protected]).  The Evaluation Unit will meet with you to discuss your project, assist in finding an appropriate mentor, and help with completing the FACES Concept Form.
4. Please allow 6 to 9 months for concepts involving data extraction and analysis.  Allow 4 months for requesting data without analysis work.
5. Additional data collection outside our EMR is discouraged and will require additional funding sources for the work and longer timelines for completion. 

Tips for successful concept submission:

• Work closely with a FACES or FACES-affiliated mentor
• Do a thorough literature review and identify the knowledge gap and clinical significance your concept will be addressing
• Avoid additional data collection whenever possible as this will require additional funding and longer timeline to completeCompletely fill out ALL sections of the concept form to be move your project forward (exception: the Analytical Approach can be filled in later by an analyst)
• Allow 6 – 9 months for completion of analysis once submitted

Click here to download the application form.

Questions?  Contact us:

Jayne Kulzer, UCSF FACES Deputy Director of Program
[email protected]

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INVESTIGATORS

Investigators interested in collaborating with FACES for research projects and/or other activities using external funding are invited to submit a preliminary proposal using the following procedure:

1. Fill out the FACES Concept Proposal Form with as much detail as possible, even if your project is still at the very preliminary brainstorming phase.  All projects must have a form to initiate the process of project development and final approval.
2. Be sure to indicate all potential collaborators you have either already met with or plan to engage in the future.  The Evaluation Unit can assist meetings with potential collaborators.
3. Email form to the FACES Evaluation Unit: Jayne Kulzer ([email protected]).  
4. If you do not know where to begin, email Jayne Kulzer (j[email protected]). The Evaluation Unit will meet with you to discuss your project, assist in finding appropriate collaborators, and help with completing the FACES Concept Proposal Form.
5.  For proposals requiring approximate cohort numbers or preliminary frequencies, please allow at least 6 – 8 weeks as analysts are usually engaged in ongoing commitments.

Click here to download the application form. 

Questions?  Contact us:

Jayne Kulzer, UCSF FACES Deputy Director of Programs
[email protected]