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November 8, 2013 || Vol. 5, Issue 44
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SWRnet provides a weekly update about new research funding opportunities, calls for papers and proposals, conferences and trainings, new data and research, and news for the social work research community.
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Funding Opportunities
Behavioral & Integrative Treatment Development Program (NIH)
Deadline: January 8, 2016
The purpose of this FOA is to encourage behavioral intervention development research to test efficacy, conduct clinical trials, examine mechanisms of behavior change, determine dose-response, optimize combinations, and/or ascertain best sequencing of behavioral, combined, sequential, or integrated behavioral and pharmacological (1) drug abuse treatment interventions, including interventions for patients with comorbidities, in diverse settings; (2) drug abuse treatment and adherence interventions for use in primary care; (3) drug abuse treatment and adherence interventions that utilize technologies to boost effects and increase implementability; (4) interventions to prevent the acquisition or transmission of HIV infection among individuals in drug abuse treatment; (5) interventions to promote adherence to drug abuse treatment, HIV and addiction medications; and (6) interventions to treat chronic pain. Click here for more information.
Discovery, Development, and Testing of Novel Interventions to Advance HIV Prevention and Care (NIH)
Deadline: May 8, 2014
The Division of AIDS Research (DAR) at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) issues this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to outline priority areas for innovative intervention development research to advance HIV prevention and care. This FOA encourages research designed to (a) conduct tests of the efficacy of novel behavioral and/or integrated behavioral and biomedical interventions, (b) conduct basic behavioral and social science research that is needed to advance the development of innovative interventions, and (c) translate and operationalize the findings from these basic studies to develop interventions and assess their feasibility. Click here for more information.
Advancing the Impact of Effective HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment Interventions (NIH)
Deadline: May 8, 2014
The Division of AIDS Research (DAR) at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) issues this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to outline NIMH's priority areas for innovative research. This FOA encourages research designed to increase the impact of effective HIV/AIDS-related interventions for prevention and treatment. This FOA is informed by priority areas from the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, the NIH Office of AIDS Research (OAR) Plan for HIV/AIDS Related Research, as well as the NIMH Strategic Plan (Objective 4): To strengthen the public health impact of NIMH-supported research. That is, through research, evaluation, and collaboration, to develop the capacity of NIMH to help close the gap between the development of new, research-tested interventions and their widespread use by those most in need. Click here for more information.
Secondary Analyses of Social and Behavioral Datasets in Aging (NIH)
Deadline: February 3, 2014
The purpose of this FOA is to solicit applications for up to two years for secondary analysis of data on aging in the areas of psychology, social epidemiology, economics, sociology, and demography. Click here for more information.
International Research Scientist Development Award (NIH)
Deadline: March 5, 2015
The purpose of the Fogarty International Center (FIC) International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA) is to provide support and protected time (three to five years) to advanced postdoctoral (at least two years beyond conferral of doctoral degree) U.S. research scientists for an intensive, mentored research career development experience in a low- or middle-income country (LMIC) as defined by the World Bank, leading to an independent research career focused on global health. Click here for more information.
Partnership for Freedom "Reimagine: Opportunity" Challenge
Deadline: November 17, 2013
We are looking for new ideas and new partnerships that lead to innovative and sustainable social services for human trafficking survivors in the United States. We believe trafficking survivors deserve more - better housing options than emergency shelters or short-term stays; better economic prospects as they get back on their feet; and stronger social services so they can begin to recover and seek new opportunities. We need more data that have integrity and relevance; data are needed not just to identify the scope or the horrors of trafficking, but to highlight gaps, successes, and improvements along the way. Click here for more information.
Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Advanced Rehabilitative Research Training Fellowship (Post-doctoral)
Deadline: November 8, 2013
The purpose of the Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Program is to prepare a cadre of six advanced level researchers in the area of psychiatric vocational rehabilitation and employment of persons with psychiatric disabilities. The fellowship includes a broad-based didactic training in psychiatric vocational rehabilitation and employment research and intensive research practicum. The research practicum involves mentored research experience as part of an existing larger research project and the design and implementation of an independent study relevant to promoting the vocational recovery of individuals with psychiatric disabilities. Click here for more information.
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Calls
Call for Papers
New Social Work Journal - Global Social Welfare: Research, Policy and Practice
Deadline: December 31, 2013
The McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, in cooperation with Springer Publishing, will launch a new social work journal in early 2014 that will apply a global perspective to the well-being and systemic challenges of individuals, groups, families and communities while maintaining an interdisciplinary focus. The McSilver Institute invites the submission of manuscripts and brief reports focused on interdisciplinary applied research which advances knowledge as well as mitigates the consequences of global threats to the wellbeing of individuals, groups, families and communities. Click here for more information.
Call for Abstracts
Xavier University of Louisiana 7th Health Disparities Conference
Deadline: January 10, 2014
We are soliciting abstracts for podium and poster presentations. Abstracts addressing health equity are encouraged. Selected abstracts will be presented as podium presentations during concurrent breakout sessions or poster presentations during poster sessions. All abstracts should represent basic science, clinical science, community populations and studies, education, health policy, or special technologies and methodologies. Click here for more information.
Call for Papers
Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care: Special Issue on Psychosocial Issues in Oncology at the End of Life
Deadline: February 15, 2014
A range of psychosocial issues can influence the experience of cancer for the individuals diagnosed with cancer, their caregivers, families, friends, and health care professionals.
For this special thematic issue, manuscripts are encouraged that report on original research, including systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses, policy analysis, program evaluation, innovative educational programs, and evaluated community interventions. Manuscripts must specifically relate to palliative and/or end-of-life care topics in oncology care. Click here for author instructions and more information. Questions about this call for manuscripts may be addressed to: Guest Editor for this issue: Iris Fineberg Cohen, Ph.D, MSW, OSW-C at icfphdmsw@gmail.com; or Journal editor-in-chief: Ellen L. Csikai, Ph.D at ecsikai@sw.ua.edu.
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Conferences & Trainings
Child Trends Webinar: State Child Welfare Policies and Practices That Support Infants and Toddlers
November 18, 2013
The ZERO TO THREE Policy Center and Child Trends invite you to join us for a webinar on state child welfare policies that support infants and toddlers. The webinar will feature findings from our recently released joint report, Changing the Course for Infants and Toddlers: A Survey of State Child Welfare Policies and Initiatives, and share how three states'policies and practices reflect a developmental approach to child welfare services for young children. Click here for more information and to register.
IOM Workshop on Standards for Benefit-Cost Analysis of Preventive Interventions for Children, Youth, and Families
November 18, 2013 - Washington, DC
An IOM/NRC committee will plan and conduct a 2 day public workshop to highlight the issues on finding consensus on the standards for benefit-cost analysis of preventive interventions for children, youth, and families. Click here for more information and to register.
Financing Long-Term Services and Supports for Individuals with Disabilities and Older Adults: Workshop Summary
Given the magnitude of the challenged posed by the financing of long-term services and supports, the IOM and National Research Council Forum on Aging, Disability, and Independence held a workshop on June 12, 2013 in an effort to foster dialogue and confront issues of mutual interest and concern. This document summarizes the workshop. Click here for more information and to view the workshop summary.
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Research Publications & Data Resources
Bureau of Justice Statistics NCVS Victimization Analysis Tool (NVAT)
This dynamic analysis tool allows you to examine National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) data on both violent and property victimization by select victim, household, and incident characteristics. Click here for more information.
Public Health Reports Volume 128, Issue 6 (November/December 2013)
The latest Public Health Reports special edition explores social determinants of health and why the concept is critical to public health research and program design. Click here to download a copy of the issue.
Center for American Progress Report: The State of Women in America
In this report, we examine both the progress made and the challenges remaining for women across the country. We do so by reviewing three categories that are critical to women's overall well-being: economics, leadership, and health. We also included data on women of color in order to show the challenges that different communities face. Click here to view the full report.
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News & Notices
Opportunity for Public Comment
Pathways for Youth: Draft Strategic Plan for Federal Collaboration
The Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs (Working Group) has developed a draft strategic plan, Pathways for Youth. The primary function of the Working Group is to support coordinated federal activities focused on improving outcomes for youth. The Working Group pursued a multistep strategy in developing the draft plan. This included the initial framework, public input process, and federal drafting effort. Click here to view the full plan and to submit comments.
CDC Exhibit - Washington, DC
Health Is a Human Right: Race and Place in America
This exhibition examines some historic challenges of the past 120 years in achieving health equity for all in the U.S. In addition to viewing historic photographs, documents, and objects, visitors can check up on the health of their communities through interactive atlases. Click here for more information.
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About SWRnet
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