work with us
we understand what evidence is needed to inform health care and drug policy decision making.
our_key_functions
Engage funding partners, decision makers, and knowledge users to identify meaningful and relevant research questions.
Conduct timely high quality health-focused real world evidence research studies.
Ensure integrity of results and produce robust evidence to inform decision making.
our_process
Our process begins with understanding funder needs and identifying the right research questions, and ends with disseminating evidence that can be used for decision making.
Consortium-led research projects engage funding partners, decision makers, and knowledge users, as well as produce evidence from a trusted, independent, academic source. This is achieved through the following process and terms of engagement:
discovery
Alberta RWE Consortium and funding partner
Understand funder needs and identify research questions that will generate meaningful evidence.
proposal
Alberta RWE Consortium and funding partner
We prepare a research proposal for the funding partner that encompasses the scope of work.
agreement
Alberta RWE Consortium and funding partner
A research collaboration agreement is entered into by both parties that aligns with our terms of engagement.
protocol
Alberta RWE Consortium with opportunity for engagement
Our team develops a research protocol. Feedback is welcome, and final decisions remain with the Consortium.
analysis
Alberta RWE Consortium
After obtaining ethics and data custodian approvals, our team independently conducts the analysis according to the protocol.
report
Alberta RWE Consortium with opportunity for engagement
We prepare a research report. Feedback is welcome, and final decisions remain with the Consortium.
publication
Alberta RWE Consortium with opportunity for engagement
The academic research team exclusively authors scientific publications. Feedback is welcome, and final decisions remain with the Consortium.
terms_of_engagement
Our terms of engagement provides a framework for funding partners, decision makers, and knowledge users to be involved in the research process, and ensures evidence is produced from a trusted, independent, academic source.