Plan an Ancillary Study

The WHI investigators are interested in maximizing the value of the resources that have been created, including for topics not directly or fully covered by core funding. We encourage researchers to propose ancillary studies that generate new data using the WHI study population, biospecimens or study records (e.g., medical records, food records, ECGs). All ancillary data are required to be submitted to the WHI Clinical Coordinating Center (CCC) to further enrich the WHI database for future studies. Note: If your study idea involves analyses of existing data only, you may simply Propose a Paper

The Ancillary Study Committee (ASC) reviews all proposals to generate new data using the WHI resource. The review is based on scientific merit, feasibility, appropriate use of the WHI study population, participant burden, and overlap with previously approved studies. All ancillary studies require separate funding.

Propose Study

Research Study Idea

Develop your AS Proposal

ASC Review

Secure Funding

CCC Subcontract Prep

Submit to Funding Agency

NOA and Subcontract Setup

Conduct Study & Publish

Conduct Study

Return Results to the CCC

Submit Paper Proposals to P&P

Publish

Research Study Idea

PLEASE NOTE: If there is any change to your study (including aims, sample size, assays, labs, funding, principal investigators, title, or cohorts utilized) after your original submission to the ASC, an AS Modification Request form needs to be submitted to ASC for approval.

Relevant Dates

The Ancillary Studies Committee (ASC) meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Deadline for AS proposal submissions for review are due the 1st business day of the month. See the table below for recent dates.

Submission Deadline - 2024Meeting Review Date -2024
Friday, Mar 1Tuesday, Mar 19
Monday, Apr 1Tuesday, Apr 16
Wednesday, May 1Tuesday, May 21
Monday, June 3Tuesday, June 18
Monday, July 1Tuesday, July 16
Thursday, Aug 1Tuesday, Aug 20
Monday, Sept 2Tuesday, Sept 17
Tuesday, Oct 1Tuesday, Oct 15
Friday, Nov 1Tuesday, Nov 19
Monday, Dec 2Tuesday, Dec 17

Contacts

Ancillary Study CommitteeWHI Help Desk
E-mail: asc@whi.orgHelp Desk