Funding Opportunities     

Healthy Communities, Tobacco Control, Diabetes Prevention and Control, and Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (CDC) 

Deadline: February 28, 2014

The purpose of the program is to reduce the morbidity and premature mortality associated with chronic diseases and to eliminate associated health disparities by supporting capacity building, program planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and surveillance for chronic disease conditions and chronic disease-related risk factors. This program addresses the Healthy People 2010 focus areas of Diabetes, Educational and Community-Based Programs, Public Health Infrastructure - Data and Information Systems, and Tobacco Use. This program also addresses the CDC goal of "Healthy People in Every Stage of Life" and "Healthy People in Healthy Places". Click here for more information.

Drug-Free Communities Program (SAMHSA)

Deadline: March 24, 2014

The DFC Program was created by the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-20). The DFC Support Program has two goals: 1. Establish and strengthen collaboration among communities, public and private non-profit agencies; as well as federal, state, local, and tribal governments to support the efforts of community coalitions working to prevent and reduce substance use among youth*. 2. Reduce substance use among youth and, over time, reduce substance abuse among adults by addressing the factors in a community that increase the risk of substance abuse and promoting the factors that minimize the risk of substance abuse. Click here for more information.  

Beyond HAART: Innovative Approaches to Cure HIV-1 (NIH)
Deadline: July 28, 2014

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites applications from institutions/organizations to participate in the "Beyond HAART: Innovative Approaches to Cure HIV-1" initiative. The purpose of this FOA is to encourage investigators to work together on innovative approaches to eliminate HIV-1 and leverage the expertise and resources of the participating Institutes. Research topics of interest are as follows: cell therapies, including those based on hematopoietic stem cells; novel gene therapy approaches; and the development and delivery of non-traditional antiviral strategies (e.g. miRNAs, siRNAs, gene-editing enzymes). Applications are expected to include basic science/preclinical research as well as translational activities such as test-of-concept studies in animal models or humans. Applications must be designed as collaborative efforts between academia and the private sector. Click here for more information.  

MS. Foundation for Women Fellowship

Deadline: January 31, 2014

The Ms. Foundation for Women is accepting proposals for its third annual fellowship, which will fund a talented leader pursuing change in support of the Ms. Foundation's advocacy and policy work in the areas of economic justice, reproductive justice and safety. Click here for more information.  

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation State Health Access Reform Evaluation (SHARE): Coverage Provisions of the Affordable Care Act

Deadline: February 13, 2014

State Health Access Reform Evaluation (SHARE) is a RWJF national program that supports rigorous research on issues surrounding state health reform. Click here for more information.  

DOCTORAL STUDENT OPPORTUNITY

NASW Foundation Jane B. Aron Doctoral Fellowship

Deadline: March 5, 2014  

One fellowship of up to $4,000 will be awarded in the 2014-2015 academic year to a social work doctoral candidate whose dissertation focuses on health policy and practice. Dissertations that include a diversity component are encouraged. Click here for more information.

DOCTORAL STUDENT OPPORTUNITY

NASW Foundation Eileen Blackey Doctoral Fellowship

Deadline: March 5, 2014

One fellowship will be awarded in the 2014-2015 academic year to a social work doctoral candidate whose dissertation focuses on welfare policy and practice. Dissertations that include a diversity component are encouraged. Click here for more information. 

DOCTORAL STUDENT OPPORTUNITY

New York State Senate Graduate Fellowship

Deadline: April 28, 2014

Legislative and Memorial Fellowships are available. Legislative Fellows generally perform in-depth policy research, take part in meetings with various interest groups and constituents, and attend legislative sessions. Memorial fellows are placed in different New York state senate offices. n most cases, Fellows must be full time matriculated graduate students in an accredited university during the immediate previous spring and fall semesters. Fellowships are open to all Academic Majors. Click here for more information.