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September 26, 2014 || Vol. 6, Issue 39
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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
Clinical and Translational Science Award (NIH)
Deadline: January 15, 2015
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to invite applications to participate in the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) program which supports high quality translational and clinical research locally, regionally, and nationally, and fosters innovation in methods, training, and career development. Click here for more information.
NIAID Career Transition Award (NIH)
Deadline: September 7, 2017
The purpose of the NIAID Career Transition Award (CTA) program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented NIH-supported independent investigators that will address the health needs of the Nation. The NIAID CTA is specifically designed to facilitate the transition from a postdoctoral research position to an independent research position. Click here for more information.
Self-Management for Health in Chronic Conditions (NIH)
Deadline: January 7, 2018
The purpose of this initiative is to support research in self-management focused across conditions. A recent report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) identifies the epidemic of chronic condition as the nations leading health challenge and calls for cross-cutting, coordinated public health actions for living well with chronic illness. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) addresses that recommendation by describing an initiative that focuses on self-management as a mainstream science in order to reduce the burden of chronic illnesses/conditions. Click here for more information.
W.E.B. Du Bois Fellowship for Research in Race, Gender, Culture, and Crime
Deadline: December 24, 2014
With this solicitation, NIJ seeks applications for the W.E.B. Du Bois Fellowship for Research on Race, Gender, Culture, and Crime FY 2015. The Fellowship program seeks to advance knowledge regarding the confluence of crime, justice, and culture in various societal contexts. The Fellowship places particular emphasis on crime, violence, and the administration of criminal justice in diverse cultural contexts within the United States. Click here for more information.
NIJ Graduate Research Fellowship Program in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Deadline: December 24, 2014
The NIJ Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) program in social and behavioral sciences
provides awards for research on crime, violence, and other criminal justice-related topics to accredited universities that offer research-based doctoral degrees. NIJ invests in doctoral education by supporting universities that sponsor students who demonstrate the potential to successfully complete doctoral degree programs in disciplines relevant to the mission of NIJ and who are in the final stages of graduate study. Applicants sponsoring doctoral students are eligible to apply only if the doctoral research dissertation has direct implications for criminal justice policy and practice in the United States. Doctoral students from social and behavioral science academic disciplines are encouraged to apply. Click here for more information.
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Calls
Call for Presentations
2015 Multiracial & Multicultural Health Conference
Deadline: September 30, 2014
One of the only meetings in the nation to focus on rural multiracial and multicultural health issues, this event offers attendees the opportunity to meet with peers and experts who share unique concerns and interests. This conference is designed for those who are dedicated to bringing quality health care and health care services to this underserved and often under-represented portion of the rural population. Click here for more information.
American Men's Studies Association (AMSA) 23rd Annual Interdisciplinary Conference - Engaging Men and Boys in Gender Equality
Deadline: October 31, 2014
The American Men's Studies Association is excited to announce its 23rd Annual Interdisciplinary Conference will be a collaborative effort with The Center for Men and Masculinities at Stony Brook University and the MenEngage Network. The conference will be hosted by the Center for Men and Masculinities in New York City. Click here for more information.
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Conferences & Trainings
The Commonwealth Fund Webinar - The Business Case for Addressing Patients' Social Needs in Health Care Delivery
September 30, 2014, 4:00-5:00 PM ET
Research shows that factors such as income, educational attainment, and access to food and housing can have a profound effect on health. Drawing from the recent Fund report, Addressing Patients' Social Needs: An Emerging Business Case for Provider Investment, the webinar will present frontline accounts of how health systems are striving to meet their patients' social needs, especially in response to value-based payment and increasing accountability for quality, costs, and outcomes. Click here for more information.
University of Missouri School of Medicine Center for Health Policy Conference - The ACA and Beyond: The Ethics and Future of Health Reform
October 17-18, 2014 - Columbia, MO
This conference will examine the ethics of health policy formation and realization, specifically as related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Learning sessions will examine the barriers and benefits to ACA implementation, impacts on vulnerable populations, and innovations in health care delivery. Click here for more information.
Emory University Rollins School of Public Health Qualitative Data Analysis Workshop
November 3-4, 2014 - Atlanta, GA
This 2-day intensive workshop provides participants with an overview of approaches to analyzing qualitative data, an understanding of the core principles of analysis and the opportunity to develop key skills. Click here for more information.
The 8th Annual Conference on Health Disparities - Reducing Health Disparities Through Sustaining and Strengthening Healthy Communities
November 5-8, 2014 - Long Beach, CA
The 2014 NCHD will focus on policies and programs to reduce health disparities, with one panel addressing a new topic: the impact of health issues, including disparities, on our nation's military personnel and national security. Throughout the conference, presenters will emphasize the role of social determinants, personal responsibility and prevention in initiatives that reduce disparities. Click here for more information.
University of Alabama Service Member to Civilian Summit
December 2-3, 2014 - Tuscaloosa, AL
Local, state, and federal partners will use this conference to explore education, translational research, and employment dynamics to remove physical, mental, emotional, financial, employment and educational barriers for our nation's service members from all branches of the military transitioning to civilian life. Click here for more information.
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Research Publications & Data Resources
New Dataset Available - Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN), 2001-2003
The Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN), is a multisite longitudinal, epidemiologic study designed to examine the health of women during their middle years. The study examines the physical, biological, psychological, and social changes during this transitional period. The goal of SWAN's research is to help scientists, health care providers, and women learn how mid-life experiences affect health and quality of life during aging. Click here for more information and to gain access to these freely available data.
US Census Bureau Report - Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2013
This report presents statistics on health insurance coverage in the United States based on information collected in the 2014 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC) and the 2013 American Community Survey (ACS). Click here for more information.
US Census Bureau Report - Income and Poverty in the United States: 2013
This report presents data on income and poverty in the United States based on information collected in the 2014 and earlier Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplements (CPS ASEC) conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. Click here for more information.
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News & Notices
National Academy of Sciences Press Release - U.S. Health System Not Properly Designed to Meet the Needs of Patients Nearing End of Life
Advance planning, financial incentives, and improved training for clinicians are essential to offer quality, affordable, and sustainable care. Click here for more information.
The Elderly Are No Longer More Likely to Be Poor
Poverty has been associated with old age for centuries: To be old also often meant to be destitute. The latest Census report reveals that's not quite true any more. People older than age 65 are less likely to be poor than people in their prime working years. Click here for more information.
Kaiser Health News - One-Quarter Of ACOs Save Enough Money To Earn Bonuses
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About SWRnet
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