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CDC Seeks Applicants for 2012-13 Evaluation Fellows Program
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking applicants for the 2012-13 class of the CDC Evaluation Fellows Program. This is the second year of this initiative, and represents a major commitment by CDC to program evaluation and program improvement. Fellows will work under the leadership of CDC's chief evaluation officer; they will be assigned to specific CDC programs, developing and implementing program evaluations and studies for/with those programs. Host programs will compete for Fellows, to ensure the projects are ones that will enhance the knowledge base of the program and the professional development of the Fellow.
Details about the Fellowship, stipends, qualifications and deadlines are available at the link below. Briefly, Fellowships are for one year, but with a strong likelihood of renewal for a second year. Fellows receive a monthly stipend depending on education level and experience, and, in addition, some dedicated resources for their training and professional development. Appointments will be full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, GA area. Participants do not become employees of CDC.
The ideal candidate has a PhD in evaluation, social sciences, public health, or other relevant discipline plus some experience with applied evaluation projects. Master’s-level candidates with significant experience in applied evaluation projects are also welcome. Candidates must have received their degree within the past five years to qualify for this program.
Resumes are due COB June 15. For additional information and to apply, go to http://orise.orau.gov/science-education/internships-scholarships-fellowships/description.aspx?JobId=8465. Questions or challenges, contact Thomas Chapel at TChapel@cdc.gov.
From DSHS Diabetes Program e-mail, 5/17/12
Registration Opens for the 2012 Texas HIV/STD Conference
Attendee registration is now open for the 2012 Texas HIV/STD Conference on October 28-31 in Austin. Early registration is $225 per person by August 31. After August 31, the registration fee is $250 per person. To learn more and to register please visit the Texas HIV/STD Conference Web site at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/hivstd/conference/2012/registration.shtm.
From DSHS HIV/STD Program Insider e-mail, 5/15/12
Social Media Catching on throughout Government
Government has adopted social media in a big way. Public officials were understandably slow to move into the new technology, but now the barriers are down and social media appears to have become the communication vehicle of choice. Facebook, Twitter, blogs and LinkedIn networks have become the most efficient way to reach collaborative communities.
Some examples of public sector social media initiatives:
* Mayor Michael Bloomberg has spearheaded a comprehensive social media campaign for the city of New York. A "chief digital officer" was hired last year to lead the city's social media strategy. The mayor's office has its own Twitter account that provides links to press releases, answers to citizens' questions, city news and information.
* Washington, D.C., Somerville, Massachusetts, and San Francisco are among cities that use Twitter and Facebook accounts to address citywide 311 issues. Residents can report potholes, non-functioning streetlights, vandalism, and maintenance issues directly from mobile devices.
* The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development launched a social media campaign to promote new businesses relocations. Its efforts were replicated by a number of other cities. Richmond, Virginia, uses YouTube video testimonials from CEOs who have relocated businesses to the state.
The federal government is also using social media to improve both internal and external communication:
* Each year the White House allows federal employees to participate in a competition in which suggestions to improve efficiencies are posted online and the best ideas are rewarded and implemented. More than 19,000 posts were made last year alone.
* Military organizations use social media to communicate enlisting information, to distribute press releases and to reach out to family members of soldiers. The U.S. Marine Corps has 2 million followers. The government organization “Real Warriors” is also active on social media sites and provides videos and chatting platforms for soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorders.
* NASA’s Twitter feed is very popular. Almost 2 million followers actively track the Twitter activity because of its frequent posts that include news, photographs and replies to inquiries.
* The U.S. State Department has a strong online presence and frequently uses LinkedIn to post updates about job openings.
* Almost 100 percent of higher education institutions in the country use Facebook and Twitter to provide virtual tours to prospective students, to share information about their schools and increase school spirit.
From Government Contracting Pipeline, a publication of Strategic Partnerships, Inc., 5/16/12
Public Funding Opportunities
Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Underserved Rural Communities (R01): RFA-HL-13-013
SOURCE: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 12/11/12. Application: 1/11/13.
$ AVAILABLE: NHLBI intends to fund up to four awards, corresponding to a total of $800,000 for fiscal year 2013. Future year amounts will depend on annual appropriations.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: The overall objective is to build the evidence base and accelerate the implementation and translation of evidence- or practice-based interventions into practice in rural communities. To accomplish this objective, NHLBI invites applications that will plan and execute well-designed controlled trials that maximize the opportunities available in rural communities to reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors. The long-term goal is to foster sustainable interventions and scientific research that will lead to reduced cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in high-risk rural populations.
CFDA: 93.837
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-13-013.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 5/16/12
Subject(s) cardiovascular/heart disease, rural health, medical research
HIV Prevention Projects: HIV/PREV-0519.1
SOURCE: Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 7/31/12.
$ AVAILABLE: In Fiscal Year 2013, approximately $10 million is expected to be available to fund approximately 30 contracts.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible Respondents include governmental, public or private for profit and nonprofit entities located within the state of Texas, including city or county health departments or districts, MHMR community centers, community-based organizations, and public and private nonprofit hospitals. Individuals are not eligible to apply.
PURPOSE: The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) announces the expected availability of calendar year (CY) 2013 state and federal funding to provide individual, group, and community level Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevention interventions, as well as HIV testing services to persons at greatest risk for acquiring or transmitting HIV. The populations and interventions that will be supported with these funds have been identified as priorities through a community-driven planning process, reflect departmental program priorities, and align with federal prevention. The ultimate goal of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to minimize new HIV infections and reduce the number of undiagnosed and untreated HIV positive persons in Texas through the promotion of strategic, tailored, multi-tiered interventions and activities.
CFDA: none
CONTACT: Cheryl Dukes, (512) 458-7470, e-mail: CHERYL.DUKES@DSHS.STATE.TX.US. For more information see http://esbd.cpa.state.tx.us/bid_show.cfm?bidid=100382
From DSHS Client Services Contracting Unit (CSCU) e-mail, 5/16/12
Subject(s) HIV/AIDS education/prevention
Identifying Health Outcomes Associated with Changes in Use of Illicit Drugs (R01): RFA-DA-13-007
SOURCE: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 7/22/12. Application: 8/22/12.
$ AVAILABLE: NIDA intends to commit $3 million in FY 2013 to fund three to five awards.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is soliciting grant (R01) applications to test the hypothesis that reductions in illicit drug use are associated with improved health outcomes in patients. This announcement will support both prospective and retrospective studies, which may include, but not limited to, identification and characterization of beneficial health outcomes that are associated with reduced levels of drug use.
CFDA: 93.279
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-13-007.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 5/16/12
Subject(s) substance abuse research
Mentored Career Development Award to Promote Faculty Diversity/Re-Entry in Biomedical Research (K01): RFA-HL-13-019
SOURCE: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 6/9/12, 1/7/13, 1/7/14. Application: 7/9/12, 2/7/13, 2/7/14.
$ AVAILABLE: NHLBI intends to fund eight to 10 new awards in FY 2013, 2014, 2015, corresponding to a total of $1.2 million for new grants per fiscal year.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: This FOA issued by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), invites applications to increase the number of highly trained investigators, from diverse backgrounds underrepresented in research areas of interest to the NHLBI or who wish to re-enter their research careers (e.g., after a hiatus due to family circumstances). It is targeted toward individuals whose basic and clinical research interests are grounded in the advanced methods and experimental approaches needed to solve problems related to cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic diseases in the general and health disparities populations.
CFDA: 93.233, 93.837, 93.838, 93.839
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-13-019.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 5/16/12
Subject(s) medical research, health professions training, diversity
SBIR E-learning for HAZMAT and Emergency Response (SBIR [R43/R44]): RFA-ES-12-005
SOURCE: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 6/27/12. Application: 7/27/12.
$ AVAILABLE: NIEHS/DERT/WETP intends to commit $550,000 in FY 2013 with an estimated six awards being supported.
ELIGIBILITY: Only United States small business concerns (SBCs) are eligible to submit applications for this opportunity.
PURPOSE: This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) encourages Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) that propose to further the development of Advanced Technology Training (ATT) Products for the health and safety training of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) workers, emergency responders, and skilled support personnel.
CFDA: 93.142
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-12-005.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 5/16/12
Subject(s) emergency medicine, fire/emergency response
Synthesis and Preclinical Evaluation of Medications to Treat Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) (R01): RFA-DA-13-004
SOURCE: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 7/15/12. Application: 8/15/12.
$ AVAILABLE: The National Institute on Drug Abuse intends to commit $2.5 million in FY 2013 to fund two to four awards.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is soliciting grant (R01) applications to support the synthesis and preclinical evaluation of new molecular entities as potential treatments for Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). Responsive applications may include synthesis, identification, optimization and preclinical efficacy and/or safety assessment of lead compounds.
CFDA: 93.279
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-13-004.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 5/16/12
Subject(s) substance abuse treatment
Private Funding Opportunities
Funding for Novel Approaches to Lupus
SOURCE: Lupus Research Institute
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/31/12.
$ AVAILABLE: Funding of up to $100,000 per year for a term of up to three years will be awarded for approved projects.
ELIGIBILITY: Both established and new investigators may apply. Applicants should hold advanced degrees and be affiliated with institutions of higher learning in the United States.
PURPOSE: The Lupus Research Institute's Novel Research Grant program is accepting applications for novel idea-driven research projects relevant to basic, translational, or clinical investigations in lupus.
Research applications will be judged principally on the novelty of the hypotheses, scientific quality, strength of approach, relevance to lupus, and likelihood of success. Creativity will be valued.
Rationale for the hypotheses proposed rather than amount of preliminary data will be emphasized. Projects related to aspects of the disease that have been less extensively studied and applications from investigators in diverse disciplines, including those who may not have previously worked on lupus, are encouraged.
Rationale for the hypotheses proposed rather than amount of preliminary data will be emphasized. Projects related to aspects of the disease that have been less extensively studied and applications from investigators in diverse disciplines, including those who may not have previously worked on lupus, are encouraged.
Continuations of long-term research projects are not appropriate for this submission.
CONTACT: Laura Hack, (212) 685-4118, e-mail: lhack@lupusny.org. For more information see
http://www.lupusresearchinstitute.org/research/new-research-grants-novel-approaches-lupus
From The Foundation Center's Philanthropy News Digest e-mail, 5/16/12
Subject(s) medical research, health professions training
Grants for Innovative New Programs to Improve the Lives of Older Adults
SOURCE: Kendal Charitable Funds
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 6/15/12.
$ AVAILABLE: Grants will not normally exceed a maximum of $25,000. Several smaller requests may be granted rather than one or two larger ones. The grant period will normally be for one year.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants are nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations. Individuals may apply through a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization serving as his or her fiscal agent.
PURPOSE: Kendal Charitable Funds is seeking proposals for promising innovations that will transform the experience of aging. Established in 1989, the organization raises and disburses funds in support of the charitable purposes of the Kendal Corporation and its affiliates, a system of not-for-profit communities, programs, and services for older adults.
The funds' Promising Innovations grant program seeks to support new projects designed to enhance the lives of older adults, whether through services, research, and/or developing new understandings and awareness of the potential for aging well. The program is looking for pilot projects that address one or more of these criteria. Priority will be given to opportunities that have the greatest potential for change and replication to impact the greatest number of individuals.
Potential project topics include but are not limited to 1) The Field of Aging — wellness enhancement, quality of life, multi-generational relationships, and home and community; and 2) Populations of Older Adults — frail, thriving, underserved, minority, and cognitively impaired. In addition, the foundation may consider other grants to individuals and organizations whose proposals complement these topics.
Grants are available only for new programs; existing programs are not eligible for funding. Grants will not be made to support sectarian religious activities, endowment or debt reduction, capital requests for construction or equipment, loans, fellowships or out-of-area-travel, proprietary enterprises, political lobbying or legislative activities.
CONTACT: Please see URL for contact information. For more information see http://www.kendalcharitablefunds.org/
From The Foundation Center's Philanthropy News Digest e-mail, 5/16/12
Subject(s) aged/seniors, prevention, health promotion/wellness, minority health
Healthy Eating Research: Building Evidence to Prevent Childhood Obesity
SOURCE: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Concept Papers: 8/9/12. Full Proposals: 10/4/12.
$ AVAILABLE: Round 7 grants represent the majority of RWJF's investment in research through this program. Approximately $1.7 million will be awarded in grants of up to $170,000 for a maximum funding period of 18 months.
The New Connections grants are up to two grants of up to $100,000 and will be awarded for projects of 12 to 18 months.
ELIGIBILITY: Preference will be given to applicant organizations that are either public entities or nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations. Applicant organizations must be based in the United States or its territories. The focus of this program is the United States; studies in other countries will be considered only to the extent that they directly inform U.S. policy.
PURPOSE: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Healthy Eating Research: Building Evidence to Prevent Childhood Obesity program supports research on environmental and policy strategies with strong potential to promote healthy eating among children to prevent childhood obesity, especially among lower-income and racial and ethnic populations at highest risk for obesity. Findings are expected to advance RWJF's efforts to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic by 2015.
RWJF funds efforts at the organizational, community, state, and federal levels to change public and institutional policies and environments in ways that promote improved nutrition and physical activity. This work ranges from large-scale changes to smaller-scale efforts taking place at the organizational or institutional level (e.g., in schools, recreational programs, child-care settings, hospitals, retail food outlets) that could be replicated if effective.
The primary goal of this CFP is to fund and communicate strategic and timely research addressing key evidence needed to advance RWJF's policy priorities — providing advocates, decision-makers, and policy-makers with innovative, solution-oriented, policy-relevant environmental and policy studies to guide policy action.
Proposals are invited for two types of awards: 1) Round 7 grants, and 2) RWJF New Connections grants awarded through the Healthy Eating Research program.
CONTACT: Kathy Kosiak (for Round 7 grants), (800) 578-8636, e-mail: healthyeating@umn.edu and Laura L. Klein (for RWJF New Connections grants awarded through Health Eating Research), (800) 578-8636, e-mail: healthyeating@umn.edu. For more information see http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=21393
From The Foundation Center's Philanthropy News Digest e-mail, 5/16/12
Subject(s) children's health, obesity, nutrition/food services, health policy research
Events
Behavioral and Mental Health of Veterans, Service Members, and Families
SPONSOR: Texas AHEC East
WHEN: June 16, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.
WHERE: UT Southwestern Medical Center, Building D, Room D1.602, (Dallas, TX).
DESCRIPTION: The goal is for participants to use evidence-based clinical strategies to identify and treat PTSD and TBI and use available resources and referrals that will enhance patient care.
COST: $40.
CONTACT: Kristen McAndrews, (214) 648-8331.
From Texas AHEC East e-mail, 5/17/12
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