ABRC, ISA, Research Education Program (Tucson)

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR061681 is an Interagency Service Agreement (ISA) between the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the University of Arizona, focusing on the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre (ABRC) Educational Initiative. The IDV encompasses a comprehensive range of educational workshops, conferences, and professional development events designed to support Arizona's biomedical research community. These events include Clinical Trials Development Workshops, Research Day symposiums, Translational Research Workshops, Medical Scientist Training Program Retreats, Graduate Student Professional Development Series, Mini Medical School Community Education Events, and specialized conferences targeting researchers, hospital staff, clinicians, and students. All events are provided free of charge and include distance learning options to maximize accessibility and participation.

The master agreement is awarded to the University of Arizona through the Arizona Department of Health Services, with an initial performance period from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027, including provisions for four additional one-year renewal terms. The contract is structured as a cost-reimbursement type, with annual budgets ranging from $234,300 in the first year to $321,912 in subsequent years, including a 10% indirect cost rate. The geographic coverage is statewide, with events primarily hosted in the Tucson area. Each contract amendment refines the scope of services, detailing specific educational events, their associated costs, and performance expectations. Reimbursement is processed through Contractor Expenditure Reports (CERs) submitted after each event's completion, requiring comprehensive documentation including event agendas, reports, photographs, and participant feedback.