Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Improving Diabetes Management in Children with Type 1 Diabetes (DP3)

Additional Information:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-16-003.html

Description:
The goal of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support research to develop, refine, and pilot test innovative strategies to improve management of type 1 diabetes in young children (under 5 years old) and/or school-aged children (ages 5-9 years old).  At the end of the funding period, there should be a well-developed and well-characterized intervention that has been demonstrated to be safe, feasible to implement, acceptable in the target population, and, if promising, ready to be tested in a larger efficacy trial.

Understanding Barriers and Facilitators to Type 1 Diabetes Management in Adults (DP3)

Additional Information:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-16-002.html

Description:
The goal of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support research that will identify barriers and facilitators to good diabetes self-management in adults with type 1 diabetes. The results from this research should inform future intervention research in adults with type 1 diabetes.

Improving Diabetes Management in Pre-teens, Adolescents and/or Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes (DP3)

Additional Information:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-16-001.html

Description:
The goal of this FOA  is to encourage applications from institutions/organizations proposing to develop, refine, and pilot test innovative strategies to improve diabetes management in pre-teens (ages 10-12), adolescents (ages 13-18) and/or young adults (ages 19-30) with type 1 diabetes.  At the end of the funding period, there should be a well-developed and well-characterized intervention that has been demonstrated to be safe, feasible to implement, acceptable in the target population, and, if promising, ready to be tested in a larger efficacy trial.

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Mixed Methods Research Training Program for the Health Sciences

Additional Information:
http://www.jhsph.edu/academics/training-programs/mixed-methods-training-program-for-the-health-sciences/about-the-program/why-mixed-methods/

Description:
Instructions for Preparing an Application
Applicants should upload the following information for review as a single PDF document in the following order:
  • Cover page stating the title of the concept paper, the name of the applicant, mailing address, and contact information (including e-mail and phone number);
  • A one-page statement indicating the basis for interest in attending the summer course and joining the learning community, with a description of their current program of research and plans for funding, mentoring and scientific advisory needs, and other gaps that could be addressed by participating in the Mixed Methods Research Training Program;
  • A 2-page concept paper (or full draft application) describing the research project, including questions, aims, and general approach, to employ mixed methods that the Scholar will develop into a submitted proposal;
  • A letter from a mentor or supervisor at their home institution;
  • A letter from their employer or institution supporting the time to attend the course and participate in the activities before and after the summer course;
  • NIH biosketch including other support; and,
  • A current curriculum vitae.

Friday, December 4, 2015

Evaluating High-Value Innovations from Low-Resource Communities

Additional Information:
http://www.rwjf.org/en/library/funding-opportunities/2015/evaluating-high-value-innovations-from-low-resource-communities.html?rid=CR0RfoW1kVrIxFKudcSYjlL9Zh7yWU63VdhdaVE2UAc&et_cid=384260

Description:
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is committed to seeking value from all levels of investment in health care, public health, and population health. Through this call for proposals the Foundation intends to pursue several objectives: (1) to identify promising innovations to improve health being implemented in low-resource communities, (2) to evaluate whether the innovations improve health care quality and health without increasing costs; and (3) to disseminate these  innovations as examples for other communities to implement. The evaluation of innovations from low-resource communities is the primary objective of this call for proposals.

Childhood Obesity Research Demonstration 2.0 Department of Health and Human Services, CDC

Additional Information:
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=280155

Description:
The purpose of this FOA is to test a model of quality clinical care addressing childhood obesity for U.S. low-income children, especially those enrolled in or eligible for health care coverage under the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or Medicaid. Specifically, the purpose of this FOA is to implement and test the ability of a model of clinical childhood obesity management along with a EHR-referral-based, family-centered pediatric weight management program, to reduce body mass index (BMI) in children with obesity, or overweight with risks (including, e.g., medical and behavioral risks, and family history). Health outcomes of interest include measurable changes in BMI, nutrition and physical activity behaviors, health care satisfaction and service delivery, and quality of life. This will be accomplished through optimized pediatric care:1) Implementation and evaluation of a EHR-referral-based, structured, intensive family-centered weight management program in the clinic or community;2. Collaboration with state CHIP offices to advise a state-wide or regional level project and to be part of a stakeholder group that can help generate suitable recommendations for sustainability and program components to be further replicated or scaled.

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Community Action Grants Notah Begay III Foundation

Additional Information:
http://www.nb3foundation.org/grant-seekers/community-action-grants/

Description:
How do we create a culture of health for our children? How do we ensure that everyone - from families to schools to workplaces to government are ALL part of supporting and sustaining the health and wellness of the community? We know that addressing childhood obesity will require more than individual diet and physical activity changes. It will require a community-based collaborative approach to make meaningful change. We also know Native American communities have the inherent knowledge, assets and values to address this health issue within their communities. Community Action Grants support Native American communities in addressing the systemic barriers to good health for our children by providing resources and technical assistance. - See more at: http://www.nb3foundation.org/grant-seekers/community-action-grants/#sthash.8UUZwCMi.dpuf