Brown, Care New England, and Brown University Health are currently in the planning stage of Phase 2. Phase 1 concluded when we signed the Aligned Research Collaboration (ARC) Agreement in October 2022. In order to move from the planning stage to the active stage of Phase 2, the Joint Executive Council has to approve the Financial Model, Operational Model, and Joint Research Strategic Plan.
Brown Innovation and Research Collaborative for Health
Timeline
Learn about the steps on the way to BIRCH becoming fully operational.
Timeline
Learn about the steps on the way to BIRCH becoming fully operational.
Research Alignment Phases and Timeline
Phase 1: Agreement
Negotiation and execution of the ARC Agreement; includes establishing governance structure and shared vision.
October 2021-2022
Phase 2: Planning
Develop jointly:
- Strategic Plan
- Financial Model
- Operational Model
February 2023-Present
Phase 2: Active
Definitive agreement finalized and implementation of BIRCH
Target timeline: Summer 2025
Progression requires unanimous approval of the Joint Executive Council.