Guidance material and templates
Our secretariat has developed guidance material for applicants. These include the:
- apply to MSAC section of this website – for what you should consider before you apply and what happens in each stage of the MSAC process
- application form examples – to see the information you will need to provide in the form
- guidelines for preparing assessments – to help you complete the application form, define the PICO and develop an assessment report
- process framework – for detailed information about the suitability stage and assessment pathway decision.
Our templates include the:
- PICO set templates – you will need to complete these as part of your application form
- assessment report templates – these include a suggested report structure and related guidance.
To see all guidance material and templates, go to the resources section.
General advice
If you have general questions, please get in touch. These may include general questions about the MSAC process, eligibility, funding sources and evidence requirements.
If your questions are more complex or specific, our secretariat may:
- call you to discuss
- request a briefing paper of one to two pages before replying
- suggest a pre-application meeting.
Pre-application meetings
You can meet with our secretariat and the relevant policy team before you apply to:
- get specific advice about your proposed application
- discuss your draft application form.
Find out how to request a pre-application meeting.
Application form support
You can request a pre-application meeting to get help with the application form. Also see the guidance material for the application form.
Assessment report options
The assessment report is a complex document that requires time and resources to complete.
Most applicants will have the option to lodge an applicant-developed assessment report in 2 stages. This may be useful if you are not sure what economic model to use.
Also see the below section.
Financial support
Our secretariat:
- contracts the development of a PICO confirmation for all applications on the standard pathway
- may agree to a department-contracted assessment report if you do not have the resources to develop one.
No other financial support is available to MSAC applicants.
Consultants
Our secretariat does not accredit or provide recommendations for external HTA experts or consultants.
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