Does the CRO have experience with publicly funded clinical studies?

Conducting publicly funded clinical or non-clinical studies — such as projects supported by the Medical Research Agency (ABM), the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR) or EU programs — requires not only expertise in GCP and EU regulations for medicinal products and medical devices (MDR), but also deep familiarity with administrative, financial and reporting procedures. These projects differ significantly from commercial studies: they demand precision, transparency and strict adherence to requirements of the funding institutions.

A CRO experienced in publicly funded projects must support sponsors not only in study execution but also in comprehensive reporting — including progress updates, cost monitoring and financial reconciliation required for grant compliance. Knowledge of expenditure eligibility rules and experience in communication with agencies such as ABM or NCBR is essential to avoid formal errors that may jeopardize funding or delay the project.

A qualified CRO provides support throughout the entire project lifecycle: preparing tender documentation, co-developing grant applications, creating schedules and budgets, coordinating the trial, and delivering final scientific and financial reports. Experience with audits and inspections by funding institutions is a valuable asset.

Biostat® has extensive experience in publicly funded and academic research projects. Our team supports sponsors from early planning through execution, reporting and audit preparation. We ensure compliance with ABM/NCBR requirements, cost transparency and accurate reporting in designated systems.

Thanks to long-term cooperation with medical universities, scientific institutes and clinical centres, we fully understand the specifics of publicly funded studies. We combine scientific expertise, operational discipline and accountability to ensure compliance, data integrity and efficient use of public resources.

If you are planning a publicly funded project, send us a short description — within 1–2 business days we will propose a meeting and share our insights on how to avoid planning errors.