Investigator-Initiated Study

Investigator-Initiated Study (IIS) Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who can apply for an IIS grant funded by Philips Precision Diagnosis (PD)?
A: Principal Investigators/Institutions wanting to partake in a research study of clinical relevance to Philips PD products and/or related therapeutic areas are eligible to apply.

Q: Am I required to apply online?
A: Yes, in order for your IIS application to be reviewed for potential funding, all grant requests must be formally submitted online.

Q: What is the IIS application submission and review process?
A: Click here to read the Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) Application Submission & Review Process.

Q: How long does the IIS application review process take?
A: Our goal is to review each IIS request and provide a rapid response. Note that depending on questions or additional information, it may take one to three months to review and provide feedback on the IIS application.

Q: What are the Principal Investigator’s (PI) / Institution’s Roles and Responsibilities?
A: Click here to review a detailed list of Roles and Responsibilities.

Q: What types of studies are eligible for IIS consideration? 
A: Studies with an on-label product indication and a valid study proposal are eligible for IIS consideration.

Q: Where can I find specific product information?
A: All product indication for use and specific safety information can be found in the Instructions for Use included within the product packaging. General product information can be found here on the Philips website.

Q: Can I apply for funding for an investigational device (i.e., device not yet approved or not commercially available in the country)?
A: No. The Philips PD IIS program does not provide funding for development of investigational devices/off-label use.

Q: What if my IIS request is denied?
A: If your IIS request is denied, this does not indicate the study lacks scientific significance, but the business will not be moving forward with supporting your study proposal. However, we welcome you to apply with future study ideas.

Q: If my IIS request is approved, will I receive a contract proposal? 
A: If your IIS request is approved, Philips will provide a contract proposal. 

Q: When will the contract become valid?
A: The contract will only be valid when the contract is signed by all parties defined in the contract.

Q: Does my study need approval from an independent Ethics Committee?
A: Yes. You must get approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) / Independent Ethics Committee (IEC).

Q: When will I receive funding or product(s), if my IIS applications approved?
A: Once an IIS contract is fully executed, (contract signed by all parties involved) and the study is approved by the IRB or IEC. Philips will distribute funds, product(s) support, or both, to the Principal Investigators/Institution based on the milestones established in the contract. Payments will be according to Philips standard payment terms and depending on the timeline identified in the contract.

Q: Am I required to provide a study budget?
A: When the IIS application requires funding, a full budget breakdown is mandatory.

Q: What items are not reimbursable via IIS funding?
A: The following items are excluded from IIS funding: 
• Reimbursable procedural costs through standard of care treatment
• Capital or reusable equipment
• Institution’s equipment
• Non-research overhead or non-study related costs 
• Costs not approved in the budget within the contract

Q: Do you provide products if requested for IIS study?
A: Yes, we do have the option to provide Philips PD products for the purpose of the study and during review this request will be considered.

Q: Will payments be reported on the physician financial transparency reports?
A: Yes. Philips complies with all mandated transparency regulations.