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About NAVREF and the
NPCs
NAVREF
Formed in 1992, the
National Association
of Veterans'
Research and
Education
Foundations (NAVREF)
is the membership
organization of the
VA-affiliated
nonprofit research
foundations, also
known as the
nonprofit research
and education
corporations (NPCs).
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National
Office:
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5480 Wisconsin
Avenue,
Suite 214
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 |
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Phone:
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301-656-5005 |
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Email:
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navref@navref.org |
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Web site: |
www.navref.org |
NPCs
Established and
operated in
accordance with 38
USC §§7361-7368,
NPCs serve as
flexible funding
mechanisms for the
conduct of approved
research and
education at VA
medical centers.
Currently there are
85 NPCs across the
nation, forming a
network of
nonprofits exempt
from taxation under
section 501(c)(3) of
the IRS code and
dedicated to
supporting VA
investigators and
meeting the needs of
VA research
programs.
Industry sponsors
placing
clinical trials at
VA medical centers work
with VA
investigators and
NPC personnel to
complete CRADAs and
establish budgets.
NPCs assist
investigators in
preparing projects
for VA review and
shepherd them
through the
necessary VA
approvals. Upon
signing of CRADAs
and completion of VA approvals,
NPCs then administer
the projects,
including managing
the funds, hiring
employees and
procuring supplies.
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