An ad hoc planning committee will plan a 2-day public workshop exploring structures, processes, and principles to ensure high quality health research independent of the influence of research sponsors, including industry, philanthropy, and government.

Although the focus is on human health research, models and examples of preclinical research funding or non-health-specific research might be included in the discussion. While the focus is on the conduct of research, attention might be paid to the award process and to research agenda-setting.

The workshop will examine:

• the sources of funding of health research, including during the life cycle of knowledge generation, from original research to reanalysis and replication to clinical and public health information dissemination,
• evidence regarding whether source of funding influences study quality and outcomes, and
• models, processes, and principles used to protect the independence and quality of research.

A proceedings of the presentations and discussions at the workshop will be prepared by a designated rapporteur in accordance with institutional guidelines.