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July 22, 2016 || Vol. 8, Issue 30
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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.
We encourage our subscribers to submit postings to be included to help us stay relevant to the broad range of social work research interests. Please use the submit button below or email us directly at swrnet@bu.edu.
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Thank you for your continued support!
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Funding Opportunities Justice Involved Women: Developing an Agency Wide Approach (DOJ)
Deadline: August 23, 2016
The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is seeking applications for funding under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016. This solicitation is to make 1) revisions to the existing curriculum to enhance applicability to jail systems housing justice involved women and 2) to deliver 2-3 training events. Click here for more information.
International Tobacco, and Health Research and Capacity Building Program (NIH)
Deadline: October 13, 2016
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) solicits applications to support collaborative research projects that address the health burden of tobacco use in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Click here for more information.
Rural Policy Analysis Program (HRSA)
Deadline: November 14, 2016
The purpose of this program is to support research and analysis of key policy issues affecting rural communities that informs policy makers. The program is national in scope and looks at cross-cutting rural health and human services issues in order to identify trends and challenges. Click here for more information.
Tufts Health Plan Foundation Policy and Advocacy Grants
Deadline: July 20, 2016
Engaging in policy and advocacy is essential to building healthy communities. As communities work on age-friendly ideas that are relevant to them, the Foundation will support efforts that are inclusive, collaborative, address quality of life, and improve conditions for all across the lifespan. Click here for more information.
APHA Public Health Fellowship in Government
Deadline: August 15, 2016
The Fellowship in Government provides a unique public policy learning experience, demonstrates the value of science-government interaction and enhances public health science and practical knowledge in government. APHA is looking for candidates with strong public health credentials and an interest in serving as a staff person in the U.S. Congress. Click here for more information.
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Calls
Call for Papers
Frontiers in Public Health Services & Systems Research Student Special Issue
Deadline: January 20, 2017
A peer-reviewed electronic journal, Frontiers features articles that present findings from an ongoing or recently completed empirical study or quality improvement project. Paper topics appropriate for Frontiers answer research questions about the organization, financing, and/or delivery of public health services; the structure, operation, and/or management of public health delivery systems; the application of quality improvement methods in public health settings; and/or the impact of these endeavors on population health. Click here for more information.
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Conferences & Trainings National Minority Mental Health Month Webinar - Men and Behavioral Health Equity
July 27, 2016 - 4:00-5:30 PM EDT
This webinar will highlight community efforts to address men and behavioral health equity. We know that it can be a challenge for men to address mental health issues but it is increasingly important to consider the mental health, especially for men and boys from community of color. This webinar will explore efforts underway in the federal government and out in communities to address and improve behavioral health outcomes for men and boys. Click here for more information.
Catalyst Center Webinar - Coordinating Care for Children in Families with Complex Social and Health Needs: Research and Practice
July 27, 2016 - 1:30-2:30 PM EDT
The lives of children and youth with chronic or complex medical conditions often are complicated by psychosocial issues and family problems such as poverty, poor parental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, and homelessness. These children with "social complexity" are among the most frequent and highest-cost users of health care services, and their social vulnerability presents a challenge to providing high-quality care. Health care providers are increasingly being called upon to address these issues, yet resources to support them are in short supply. Click here for more information.
Fourth Annual Military Social Work Conference - Supporting Diversity in the Military, with Veterans, and Their Families: Implications for Practice, Education and Research
September 26 - 28, 2016 - Austin, TX
This conference offers opportunities for skill development among military and community providers, highlights best practices in higher education related to military students and curriculum, and shares research findings in these areas. Click here for more information.
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Research Publications & Data Resources
Faces of the Newly Insured Multimedia Article
This article features 12 individuals who have gained insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Click here for more information.
The Commonwealth Fund Rising to the Challenge Scorecard
The Commonwealth Fund Scorecard on Local Health System Performance, 2016 Edition. Click here for more information.
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News & Notices
The Commonwealth Fund Blog - Closing the Equity Gap in Health Care for Black Americans
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About SWRnet
Formerly known as the IASWR Listserv, SWRnet (Social Work Research Network) was launched in October 2009 to continue serving the social work research community by providing regular updates on funding opportunities, calls for papers, conference deadlines and newly published research.
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Project Manager, SWRnet Doctoral Candidate, Boston University School of Social Work Associate Dean for Research, Boston University School of Social Work
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