Funding News and Grant Tips
Study Finds Foundations' Social Media Not Engaging Grantees
Although foundations increasingly are investing in social media such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube videos, and blogs, nonprofits tend not to pay attention to their funders' efforts on those platforms, a report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) finds.
Based on a 2011 survey of senior nonprofit leaders and managers as part of a broader Grantee Perception survey administered by CEP, the report, Grantees' Limited Engagement with Foundations' Social Media, found that only 16 percent of the more than six thousand grantees surveyed utilize at least one social media tool created by their funders, while 52 percent said they used none and 32 percent said they didn't know whether their funder used social media. In terms of social media included in the survey, 10 percent of respondents said they checked their funder's Facebook page, 6 percent followed their blog, 6 percent checked out their videos, and 5 percent followed them on Twitter.
The report also found that nonprofits ranked social media lowest as a helpful resource for learning about a foundation, below individual communication, group meetings, published guidelines, and Web sites. According to an analysis of the survey, grantees use social media primarily to gather general information about the foundation or content-specific information, rather than to interact with funders.
From Philanthropy News Digest, 7/31/12
DSHS Releases 2011 Texas STD Surveillance Report
The Texas STD Surveillance Report is an annual report generated by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), TB/HIV/STD Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The 2011 STD Surveillance Report describes cases reported to the Texas Department of State Health Services Surveillance Program from January 1 to December 31, 2011, as well as historical data.
To view the report go to http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/hivstd/news/default.shtm
From DSHS HIV-STD Insider e-mail, 8/3/12
Public Funding Opportunities
Competitive RFP for Quality Assurance Services: IMM-0533.1
SOURCE: Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/18/12.
$ AVAILABLE: Please see URL for funding information.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible Respondents include for-profit or nonprofit businesses experienced in conducting quality assurance activities in a health care environment, which for purposes of this RFP includes (but is not limited to): providing technical assistance and education services to clinical and medical staff; maintaining electronic quality assurance and enrollment data files; maintaining program inter-active web site; developing and implementing web site enhancements as needed; compiling and providing technical data and reports as requested by DSHS; and complying with all other criteria listed herein.
PURPOSE: The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Immunization Branch announces the expected availability of calendar year (CY) 2013 federal funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct quality assurance activities relating to immunization services provided by providers enrolled in Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC), storing data related to quality assurance, and providing reports based upon the data.
CFDA: none
CONTACT: Donna Ockletree, (512) 776-3683, e-mail: Donna.Ockletree@dshs.state.tx.us. For more information see http://esbd.cpa.state.tx.us/bid_show.cfm?bidid=101768
From DSHS Client Services Contracting Unit (CSCU) e-mail, 7/30/12
Subject(s) children's health, technology
Ethical Issues in Research on HIV/AIDS and its Co-morbidities (R21): PAR-12-243
SOURCE: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1/7/13, 1/7/14, 1/7/15.
$ AVAILABLE: The number of awards is contingent upon NIH appropriations, and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.
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 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites applications addressing ethical issues in research relevant to populations with HIV and associated co-morbidities, and populations at high risk of HIV acquisition. The bioethics projects supported through this program announcement will focus on at least one of the following three goals:
1) Development of the empirical knowledge base for human subjects protection and ethics standards in HIV/AIDS research;
2) Development of conceptual bioethics approaches to advance scholarship on difficult ethical challenges in HIV/AIDS research;
3) Supporting the integration of bioethics work with ongoing research in HIV/AIDS.
CFDA: 93.855, 93.856, 93.279, 93.865, 93.242, 93.399, 93.396, 93.395, 93.394, 93.393
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-243.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 8/1/12
Subject(s) HIV/AIDS research
Ethical Issues in Research on HIV/AIDS and its Co-morbidities (R01): PAR-12-244
SOURCE: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1/7/13, 1/7/14, 1/7/15.
$ AVAILABLE: The number of awards is contingent upon NIH appropriations, and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.
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 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites applications addressing ethical issues in research relevant to populations with HIV and associated co-morbidities, and populations at high risk of HIV acquisition. The bioethics projects supported through this program announcement will focus on at least one of the following three goals:
1) Development of the empirical knowledge base for human subjects protection and ethics standards in HIV/AIDS research;
2) Development of conceptual bioethics approaches to advance scholarship on difficult ethical challenges in HIV/AIDS research;
3) Supporting the integration of bioethics work with ongoing research in HIV/AIDS.
CFDA: 93.855, 93.856, 93.279, 93.865, 93.242, 93.399, 93.396, 93.395, 93.394, 93.393
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-244.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 8/1/12
Subject(s) HIV/AIDS research
NCI National Clinical Trials Network - Network Group Operations Centers (U10): RFA-CA-12-010
SOURCE: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 12/15/12. Application: 1/15/13.
$ AVAILABLE: The National Cancer Institute intends to commit an estimated total of $90 million for up to five awards (up to one pediatric and up to four adult Network Group Operations Centers in FY 2014). Future amounts will depend on annual appropriations.
ELIGIBILITY: Higher Education Institutions:
* Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education.
The following types of higher education institutions are always encouraged to apply for NIH support as public or private institutions of higher education:
* Hispanic-serving institutions.
* Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
* Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
* Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions.
Nonprofits Other than Institutions of Higher Education:
* Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education).
For-Profit Organizations:
* For-profit organizations (other than small businesses).
Other:
* Regional organizations.
PURPOSE: This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits applications from institutions/organizations that propose to establish Network Group Operations Centers for the NCI National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN). The goal of the NCTN is to develop and conduct state-of-the-art cancer treatment and advanced imaging clinical trials, especially large, definitive multi-institutional trials evaluating new cancer therapies and related clinical approaches for both adult and pediatric patients. The NCTN consists of six components, each with its own FOA, which are: Network Group Operations Centers (covered by this FOA); Network Group Statistics and Data Management Centers; Network Group Integrated Translation Science Support Centers; Lead Academic Participating Site Centers; Network Radiotherapy and Imaging Core Services Centers; and a Canadian Collaborating Clinical Trials Network.
The NCTN Network Group Operations Centers will provide scientific leadership for developing and implementing multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional trials in a range of cancer types and special populations with specific scientific strategy and goals.
CFDA: 93.394, 93.395
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-12-010.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 8/6/12
Subject(s) cancer research, technology
NCI National Clinical Trials Network - Network Group Statistics and Data Management Centers (U10): RFA-CA-12-011
SOURCE: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 12/15/12. Application: 1/15/13.
$ AVAILABLE: The National Cancer Institute intends to commit an estimated total of $35 million for up to five awards (up to one pediatric and up to four adult Network Group Statistics and Data Management Centers) in FY 2014. Future amounts will depend on annual appropriations.
ELIGIBILITY: Higher Education Institutions:
* Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education.
The following types of higher education institutions are always encouraged to apply for NIH support as public or private institutions of higher education:
* Hispanic-serving institutions.
* Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
* Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
* Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions.
Nonprofits Other than Institutions of Higher Education:
* Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education).
For-Profit Organizations:
* For-profit organizations (other than small businesses).
Other:
* Regional organizations.
PURPOSE: This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits applications from institutions/organizations to establish Network Group Statistics and Data Management Centers for the NCI National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN). The goal of the NCTN is to develop and conduct state-of-the-art cancer treatment and advanced imaging clinical trials, especially large, definitive multi-institutional trials evaluating new cancer therapies and related clinical approaches for both adult and pediatric patients. The NCTN consists of six components each with its own FOA, which are: Network Group Operations Centers; Network Group Statistics and Data Management Centers (covered by this FOA); Network Group Integrated Translational Science Centers; Lead Academic Participating Site Centers; Network Radiotherapy and Imaging Core Services Centers; and a Canadian Collaborating Clinical Trials Network.
The NCTN Network Group Statistics and Data Management Centers will provide statistical expertise for effective scientific design and conduct of clinical trials as well as data management for NCTN trials led by the associated Network Group Operations Centers.
CFDA: 93.394, 93.395
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-12-011.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 8/6/12
Subject(s) cancer research, technology
NCI National Clinical Trials Network - Network Group Integrated Translational Science Centers (U10): RFA-CA-12-012
SOURCE: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 12/15/12. Application: 1/15/13.
$ AVAILABLE: The National Cancer Institute intends to commit an estimated total of $4 million for approximately 5 to 7 awards in FY 2014. Future amounts will depend on annual appropriations.
ELIGIBILITY: Higher Education Institutions:
* Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education.
The following types of higher education institutions are always encouraged to apply for NIH support as public or private institutions of higher education:
* Hispanic-serving institutions.
* Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
* Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
* Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions.
Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education:
* Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education).
For-Profit Organizations:
* For-profit organizations (other than small businesses).
Other:
* Regional organizations.
PURPOSE: This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits applications from institutions/organizations that propose to establish Network Group Integrated Translational Science Centers for the NCI National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN). The goal of the NCTN is to develop and conduct state-of-the-art cancer treatment and advanced imaging clinical trials, especially large, definitive multi-institutional trials evaluating new cancer therapies and related clinical approaches for both adult and pediatric patients. The NCTN consists of six components each with its own FOA, which are: Network Group Operations Centers; Network Group Statistics and Data Management Centers; Network Group Integrated Translational Science Centers (covered by this FOA); Lead Academic Participating Site Centers; Network Radiotherapy and Imaging Core Services Centers; and a Canadian Collaborating Clinical Trials Network.
The NCTN Network Group Integrated Translational Science Centers will provide support for leadership and expertise to facilitate incorporating translational science into Network Group clinical trials.
CFDA: 93.394, 93.395
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-12-012.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 8/6/12
Subject(s) cancer research, technology
NCI National Clinical Trials Network - Network Lead Academic Participating Sites (U10): RFA-CA-12-013
SOURCE: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 12/15/12. Application: 1/15/13.
$ AVAILABLE: The National Cancer Institute intends to commit an estimated total of $21 million for approximately 30 to 40 awards in FY 2014. Future amounts will depend on annual appropriations.
ELIGIBILITY: Higher Education Institutions:
* Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education.
The following types of higher education institutions are always encouraged to apply for NIH support as public or private institutions of higher education:
* Hispanic-serving institutions.
* Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
* Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
* Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions.
Nonprofits Other than Institutions of Higher Education:
* Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education).
For-Profit Organizations:
* For-profit organizations (other than small businesses).
Other:
* Regional organizations.
PURPOSE: This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits applications from institutions/organizations to establish Network Lead Academic Participating Sites for the NCI National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN). The goal of the NCTN is to develop and conduct state-of-the-art cancer treatment and advanced imaging clinical trials, especially large, definitive multi-institutional trials evaluating new cancer therapies and related clinical approaches for both adult and pediatric patients. The NCTN consists of six components each with its own FOA, which are: Network Group Operations Centers; Network Group Statistics and Data Management Centers; Network Group Integrated Translational Science Centers; Lead Academic Participating Site Centers (covered by this FOA); Network Radiotherapy and Imaging Core Services Centers; and a Canadian Collaborating Clinical Trials Network.
The NCTN Network Lead Academic Participating Sites will provide scientific leadership in development and conduct of clinical trials in association with 1 or more adult Network Groups as well as substantial accrual to clinical trials conducted across the entire NCTN.
CFDA: 93.394, 93.395
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-12-013.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 8/6/12
Subject(s) cancer research, technology
NCI National Clinical Trials Network - Network Radiotherapy and Imaging Core Services Centers (U24): RFA-CA-12-014
SOURCE: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 12/15/12. Application: 1/15/13.
$ AVAILABLE: The National Cancer Institute intends to commit an estimated total of $7.5 million for up to 1 award in FY 2014. Future amounts will depend on annual appropriations.
ELIGIBILITY: Higher Education Institutions:
* Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education.
The following types of higher education institutions are always encouraged to apply for NIH support as public or private institutions of higher education:
* Hispanic-serving institutions.
* Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
* Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
* Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions.
Nonprofits Other than Institutions of Higher Education:
* Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education).
For-Profit Organizations:
* For-profit organizations (other than small businesses).
Other:
* Regional organizations.
PURPOSE: This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits applications from institutions/organizations to establish Network Radiotherapy and Imaging Core Services Centers for the NCI National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN). The goal of the NCTN is to develop and conduct state-of-the-art cancer treatment and advanced imaging clinical trials, especially large, definitive multi-institutional trials evaluating new cancer therapies and related clinical approaches for both adult and pediatric patients. The NCTN consists of six components each with its own FOA, which are: Network Group Operations Centers; Network Group Statistics and Data Management Centers; Network Group Integrated Translational Science Centers; Lead Academic Participating Site Centers; Network Radiotherapy and Imaging Core Services Centers (covered by this FOA); and a Canadian Collaborating Clinical Trials Network.
The NCTN Network Radiotherapy and Imaging Services Centers will provide scientific and technical expertise for incorporation of appropriate, integrated quality assurance and image data management for these modalities in applicable clinical trials conducted by the NCTN Program.
CFDA: 93.394, 93.395
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-12-014.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 8/6/12
Subject(s) cancer research, technology
Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns
SOURCE: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 8/9/12.
$ AVAILABLE: Under this initiative, the CMS Innovation Center will award up to $41.4 million through a competitive process to providers.
ELIGIBILITY: States and managed care organizations.
PURPOSE: As part of the Strong Start campaign, CMS has released a funding opportunity announcement to reduce the frequency of premature births – medically defined as less than 37 weeks of gestation – in pregnant Medicaid beneficiaries.
CFDA: Not listed
CONTACT: For more information, please see the Strong Start FAQ page or direct your questions to StrongStart@cms.hhs.gov.
From Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services e-mail, 8/3/12
Subject(s) women's health, children's health
Private Funding Opportunities
Accountable Care Organizations: Testing Their Impact
SOURCE: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/5/12.
$ AVAILABLE: Up to three $400,000 projects will be funded, for up to 24 months.
Please note: the payment schedule for these grants may vary from the standard RWJF payment schedule. If selected for funding, you will be informed of the payment schedule at the time the award is made.
ELIGIBILITY: The Foundation may give preference to applicants that are either public entities or nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are not private foundations or Type III supporting organizations. Applicant organizations must be based in the United States or its territories. We may request additional documentation.
Consistent with RWJF values, this call for proposals embraces diversity and inclusion across multiple dimensions, such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, and disadvantaged socioeconomic status. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will help us expand the perspectives and experiences we bring to our work. We believe that the more we include diverse perspectives and experiences in our work, the better we are able to help all Americans live healthier lives and get the care they need.
PURPOSE: This funding will support case studies of accountable care organizations (ACOs) as they develop in the private market. The supported case studies will examine facilitators and barriers to the success of select ACOs, including an overview of each ACO’s market, environmental, and organizational contexts. The case studies will additionally examine the potential effects of the ACOs on a variety of outcomes, including: clinical quality, cost, patient experience, and disparities.
The Foundation is particularly interested in supporting case studies about ACOs that have developed among safety net providers, in order to understand their potential impact on vulnerable and diverse populations.
CONTACT: Please direct inquiries to: ACOCaseStudies@rwjf.org. For more information see http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=21401&cid=XEM_A6241
From Robert Wood Johnson Foundation e-mail, 8/1/12
Subject(s) community health services, health disparities
TB REACH Wave 3 Proposals
SOURCE: The Stop TB Partnership
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/17/12.
$ AVAILABLE: Please see PURPOSE section for funding information.
ELIGIBILITY: Please see PURPOSE section for eligibility information.
PURPOSE: For Wave 3, TB REACH will have two separate funding tracks. Please read the following information and other background documents carefully to ensure that you apply for the correct track of funding and your application is complete.
* General Wave 3 Track: This funding track is open to applicants from 86 eligible countries. This track is for one-year projects for up to $US 1 million to improve TB case finding. Applicants can propose all types of innovative TB case finding interventions, however they are encouraged to focus on detecting TB in the following populations depending on the local epidemiologic context and setting: people living with HIV, children, miners, migrants, incarcerated persons and people with diabetes or COPD.
* UNITAID Xpert Track: This funding track is open to applicants in 19 countries who wish to implement Xpert MTB/RIF scale up interventions using innovative approaches.
In three of these countries (Bangladesh, Indonesia and Pakistan) there will be a specific focus on sustainable public-private partnership approaches using a social enterprise model that will be organized and supported by Interactive Research and Development (IRD) in collaboration with the national TB program and applicants should consult IRD to develop their application. In the other 16 countries all approaches will be considered provided applications meet eligibility criteria and are accompanied by a letter of support from the national TB program. Grants under the UNITAID Xpert Track are for two years and for up to $US 1 million. Proposals should focus on rolling out Xpert MTB/RIF technology to improve case finding. Applicants should note that for this funding track proposals may only allocate a maximum of US$ 1 of TB REACH funds for every US$ 1 of Xpert equipment and consumables proposed for use in a project over the entire two-year period.
CONTACT: Please direct any queries to tbreach@who.int. For more information see http://stoptb.org/global/awards/tbreach/wave3.asp
From CDC NPIN HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Funding Information e-mail, 7/30/12
Subject(s) medical research
Events
Improving Communication Using Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
SPONSOR: The Center for Community-Based & Nonprofit Organizations at Austin Community College (CCBNO)
WHEN: September 7, 11:30 am to 1 pm.
WHERE: Austin Community College - Highland Business Center, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Room 410.0, (Austin, TX).
DESCRIPTION: Want to get your message across in ways that others will understand? In this program participants will explore communication styles using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) as a foundation. When applied, these tools can be an invaluable asset to communicating with your staff, your boards, your volunteers and your donors.
MBTITopics covered will be: giving and receiving feedback, influencing, and decision making.
Participants will need to have attended an MBTI program and know their four-letter personality type.
COST: $5.
CONTACT: Lisa Dent, (512) 223-7051, e-mail: lisa.dent@austincc.edu.
From The Center for Community-Based & Nonprofit Organizations at Austin Community College Web site, accessed 8/3/12
Awards in Texas
Schools, districts, and community organizations that partner with districts in 25 states will split $27 million in federal grants for physical and nutrition education.
Through the Carol M. White Physical Education Program, or PEP, the U.S. Department of Education awards grants to expand and improve phys. ed and nutrition education programs for students of all ages. Since the program's start in 2001, more than $620 million in grants have been awarded.
Winning school districts in Texas are: Alief Independent School District - $308,855, McAllen Independent School District - $715,495, and Northside Independent School District - $1,108,873.
From Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) News Digest: Childhood Obesity e-mail, 8/3/12
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) has announced 45 newly funded projects totaling more than $114 million.
This latest round of funding represents a total of 429 grants to date that have been recommended by CPRIT's peer review experts, presented to the Institute's 11 member Board, and funded. Over three years of operations, all grants recommended to the Oversight Committee have been funded. The grants ratified at today's meeting include: seven Multi-Investigator Research Awards (MIRAs), which allow "dream teams" of scientists handpicked from multiple academic institutions to collaborate on specialized oncology projects; 20 CPRIT Scholar in Cancer Research awards, designed to attract leading cancer scientists to Texas; and 14 projects to expand access to critical cancer prevention programs across Texas.
To see the list of newly funded projects please go to http://www.cprit.state.tx.us/images/uploads/cprit_fy2012_08_02_awards_by_org.pdf
From CPRIT e-mail, 8/2/12
Mental health research in Texas got a boost recently when 10 professors received the Hogg Foundation’s mental health research grants. The research projects were selected from 44 proposals submitted by tenure-track assistant professors from universities throughout Texas. The one-year grants are each capped at $17,500.
The grant recipients are: Dr. Ashley Butler, an assistant professor and clinical psychologist in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine; Dr. Lizette Ojeda, an assistant professor at Texas A&M University; Dr. Marisol Perez, an assistant professor at Texas A&M University; Dr. Douglas Smith, an assistant professor of marriage and family therapy at Texas Tech University; Dr. Leigh Johnson, an assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of North Texas Health Science Center; Dr. M. Teresa Granillo, an assistant professor at The University of Texas at Austin; Dr. Amy Chanmugam, an assistant professor of social work at The University of Texas at San Antonio; Dr. Robert Gonzalez, an assistant professor at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; Dr. David Roberts, an assistant professor at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; and Dr. Patricia van den Berg, an assistant professor of psychology at The University of Texas Medical Branch.
From Hogg Foundation Hogg Blog e-mail, 7/26/12
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