Resources for Research at Dartmouth

Research Overview

Research is defined by the federal government as a systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge.

Research is a valued activity in the Department of Pediatrics. The materials shared on this page are meant to serve as a starting point for faculty, staff and trainees interested in research or embarking on their own projects. The information provided will help you navigate the administrative processes involved with conducting research at Dartmouth Health. If you have questions, the Department of Pediatrics Research Navigator is available to help.

CITI Training Guidance

All investigators and study personnel doing research at DH are required to complete Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) training. The following three modules are required:

  • Human Subjects Research (HSR) - Biomedical focused module
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) - clinical trials focused module
  • Responsible Research Conduct - Biomedical focused module

To learn more, please visit:


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IRB Guidance

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) must review and approve all projects at DH.  To complete this process, please follow the steps below:

  1. Please use one of the eIRB templates to write your study protocol, which can be found on the
    eIRB website under the Library tab.
    Please use the additional templates on the eIRB website as needed. The 5 types of protocol templates are:

    • HRP-503 – Protocol template used for Clinical Trials
    • HRP-503a – Protocol template used for Social and Behavioral Studies
    • HRP-503b – Protocol template used for Not Human Subjects Research studies including Quality Improvement projects
    • HRP-503c – Protocol template used for Data Review studies, such as cohort or chart reviews
    • HRP-503d – Protocol template used for Database, Registry, or Repository studies
  1. Download the ‘HRP-215 Departmental & Scientific Review’ form, which can be found on the eIRB website under the Library tab, and the Additional Scientific Review Form.
  2. Send the completed forms and your protocol template to Eleni Panagoulis.
    Eleni will work with the appropriate Department faculty to review your protocol and sign the Departmental and Scientific Review form. Eleni will send you a signed form once the review is complete.
  3. Upload all study materials, including the protocol and HRP-215 Departmental & Scientific Review form, and any additional materials to the eIRB. Once completed, you can submit the study and ‘Push to OnCore.’ OnCore is the research management platform that Dartmouth Health uses to manage studies.
  4. The IRB analysts and the OnCore staff may ask for clarifications or request edits to your study materials. Additional reviews by the Office of Research Operations may be requested.
  5. Once your study is active in OnCore and approved by the IRB, you can begin your study.

Research Guidance

  • Please visit the Dartmouth SYNERGY website to review:
    • The Research Data Handbook.
    • The Research Data Request Form, which is required when conducting a chart review or requesting data from a DH Honest Data Broker.
    • The Informatics Consultation Request Form if you have questions about DH data, data storage, or data governance.
  • Please visit the Analytics Institute website to learn more about their services.
  • Please visit the Clinical Trials Office to learn more.

External Grant Guidance

Please complete this Research Administration Request Form for assistance with a grant submission, post-award questions, DUAs, etc.

Internal Funding Guidance

The Hearst Fund monies are to be used to provide support for DHMC perinatal outreach education and research. For more information, please review the application and example:
Hearst Fund Grant Proposal Application 2024
Hearst Fund Grant Proposal Packet EXAMPLE
Helen's Fund monies are to be used to support medical student and resident pediatric projects. For more information, please review the application and example:
Helens Fund Grant Proposal Application 2024
Helens Fund Grant Proposal Packet EXAMPLE

Research Opportunities within Pediatrics

Julie Doherty serves as the Department of Pediatrics Research Navigator. In this role she helps faculty and trainees navigate the administrative processes involved in conducting research at DH. If you have questions, please email Julie to set up a meeting.