International Section

Indian Neurogastroenterology and Motility Association (INMA; www.gimotilityindia.in) plans to undertake research and education at a global level to advance the science and research, particularly translational research on disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) and gut dysmotility. INMA invites proposals from scientists, particularly from India and adjoining countries, for original scientific research and secondary data analysis such as systematic review and meta-analysis. Proposals for regional educational activities are also welcome. The INMA Governing Council will evaluate the proposals and may request revision or additional input before approval.

If scientists from other centers in India and other countries wish to collaborate or submit a proposal, the laboratory and animal experimental part of the proposal may particularly be proposed to be done by them after due regulatory approval from local authorities. INMA members may volunteer to take up the clinical part of the study in India after due regulatory approval as collaborators.

The clinical data will be stored on the INMA server, and analysis will be conducted by the statistician approved/appointed by INMA. International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) guidelines for authorship will be followed. The scientific committee of INMA must approve all publications before submission, and due acknowledgment of INMA must be given.

Currently, the scientist proposing the projects will be entirely responsible for arranging the funds; however, if INMA can arrange for funding in the future, it may partially fund the Indian part of the study.