As a service to the population health community, IAPHS provides brief notices of job, training and funding opportunities, as well as conferences, calls for papers, new publications, and other time-sensitive information. Please click each topic below and then on a title to link to the full information about each announcement.
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Request for Pilot Proposals from the NIA-funded Network on Life Course Health Dynamics and Disparities - DUE DATE - Friday, September 24, 2021 The Network on Life Course Health Dynamics and Disparities in 21st Century American (NLCHDD), funded by the National Institute on Aging, invites interested researchers to submit pilot proposals that have potential to better understand how US adult health and mortality outcomes are shaped by local contexts. By local, we mean the environments in which individuals spend most of their time, such as neighborhoods, or are exposed to social, economic, and physical conditions that are experienced at micro-spatial scales. Please see attachment for more details.
Food Insecurity, Neighborhood Food Environment, and Nutrition Health Disparities: State of the Science - September 21‒23, 2021 12:30-5:30 p.m. EDT‒Doors open at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Abstract submission deadline: July 9, 2021. NIH Virtual Conference to review the state of the science, identify research gaps and opportunities related to food insecurity and the neighborhood food environment, and suggest innovative research strategies that will inform policy and practice to address and prevent diet-related health disparities and promote health equity.
SSHD 2021-22 Conference Series — Macrosystem Challenges to Lifespan Human Development - Poster submission deadline: August 15, 2021. The SSHD 2021-22 Conference Series—Macrosystem Challenges to Lifespan Human Development—is designed to share and encourage scholarship that advances conceptualizations of macrosystem challenges, methodologies for studying them, and strategies for reducing or navigating such challenges. To learn more: https://sshdonline.org/events-2/
Poster Submission Now Open for NIH Nutrition Health Disparities Workshop - Workshop Dates: Sept. 21-23, 2021 12:30-5:30 p.m. EDT. Poster abstract submission deadline: July 9, 2021. Join the National Institutes of Health for a virtual nutrition research and implementation workshop. NIH encourages early stage investigators, as well as doctoral and postdoctoral students, working in the areas of food insecurity, neighborhood food environments, and other nutrition health disparities to submit an abstract for a poster. Submit your poster abstract by July 9, 2021 for a chance to present your research and receive an award.
Call for Papers: Precarious Employment and Well-being During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Submission Deadline: November 15, 2021. This call invites papers for a mini conference and subsequent special issue of Work and Occupations dedicated to precarious employment and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prospective contributors should submit a full paper as a single document to wox_workwellbeing2021@sociology.rutgers.edu.
Social Psychology Quarterly Call for Papers: Special Issue on Race, Racism, and Discrimination - This special issue calls for papers that seek to understand the social psychological processes that shape and are shaped by racialized social structures. We understand race to be a social construction and are open to papers that conceive of race as an independent or dependent variable. Full papers should be submitted by January 15, 2022.
New journal: SSM-Mental Health - The new open access journal, SSM-Mental Health, is now open for submissions. We publish interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersection of social science and mental health, including field as varied as sociology, anthropology, medicine, and implementation science.
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Associate Director and Faculty, Health Equity Research Learning Collaborative - Seeking to accelerate the vision and mission of a new Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Health Equity Research Learning Collaborative, housed at Tulane University’s School of Public Health, we invite applications for a faculty position. The position will also hold the title of Associate Director and may be at any rank. The faculty will work with the senior leadership on activities aimed at understanding the state of the science on health equity research and practice, as well as processes for health equity funding and advocacy.
Wingate University: Assistant Professor, medical sociology - Priority Application Deadline: July 14, 2021. The Department of Sociology at Wingate University invites applications for a security-track position commencing in August 2021. Will teach courses in medical sociology and other topics in the field. Submit application materials to careers@wingate.edu and Dr. Geniece Mondé, Chair of the Sociology Department at g.monde@wingate.edu.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Cancer Prevention and Control - Seeking applicants with an interest in cancer prevention & control to join multidisciplinary researchers in Public Health Sciences & Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University in St. Louis. While we welcome applicants in any relevant research area from a range of disciplines, these are our highest priorities: Cancer Disparities & Health Equity; Community-based & Community-engaged Research; Cancer Epidemiology; Implementation Science; Shared Decision Making; Social Determinants of Health Send application, cover letter, CV, & reference list by email to Blanka Hodzic at bhodzic@wustl.edu
VICE CHAIR OF CLINICAL RESEARCH - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian - A special opportunity for perinatal population health researchers: "The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian is seeking a dynamic and visionary inaugural Vice Chair of Research for this rapidly growing department. The Vice Chair will be an accomplished clinical researcher with an MD or PhD in Epidemiology, Healthcare Delivery Science and Innovation, Health Services Research or Population Health with a primary focus in women’s health. This individual will have a strong vision for growth and focus on high impact research."
Baylor University Associate or Full professor - Baylor University seeks candidates for an advanced associate or full professor position in Sociology to begin August 2022. The successful candidate will be a leader in the sociological study of health, healthcare, and/or health disparities, and provide senior leadership for our department’s Health and Society concentration. Deadline Sep 30, 2021 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
Assistant/Associate Professor - Michigan State University - The Department of Sociology at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks candidates for a tenure-system Assistant or Associate Professor position in sociology of health and medicine, in the emerging MSU Consortium for Sexual and Gender Minority Health. The 9-month academic year position begins on August 16, 2022. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to Dr. Hui Liu (Search Committee Chair) at liuhu@msu.edu.
Call for Applications: Assistant Professor at Cleveland Clinic - The Cleveland Clinic is seeking a researcher at the assistant professor level to join its Department of Wellness and Preventive Medicine. In particular, applicants interested in non-pharmacologic and lifestyle approaches to chronic disease, behavior change, racism and health disparities, community-based participatory research, and caregiver well-being are particularly welcome. Please send a cover letter and current CV to Robert B. Saper, MD MPH, Chair, Department of Wellness & Preventive Medicine, email: saperr@ccf.org.
Call for Applications: Research Director/Associate or Full Professor at Cleveland Clinic - The Cleveland Clinic is seeking a researcher at the associate or full professor level to lead the research program in its Department of Wellness and Preventive Medicine. In particular, applicants interested in non-pharmacologic and lifestyle approaches to chronic disease, behavior change, racism and health disparities, community-based participatory research, and caregiver well-being are particularly welcome. Please send a cover letter and current CV to Robert Saper, MD, MPH, Chair, Department of Wellness and Preventive Medicine at saperr@ccf.org.
Job Announcement: Director of Global Health Institute - Priority deadline: July 1, 2021. Brown University is searching for a Professor (tenured) to serve as the inaugural Director of a new Global Health Institute. Potential applicants are invited to contact Natalie Kopp (natalie_kopp@brown.edu) for additional details or the Search Committee Chair, Andrew Foster (afoster@brown.edu; 401-863-2537.)
Open Rank Faculty Positions in Public Health Sciences - The Division of Public Health Sciences at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis invites applications for multiple open rank tenure-track/tenured positions. We are particularly interested in those with expertise in health equity, race and socioeconomic disparities in cancer, racial and social inequalities as they impact health, implementation science, and interventions across the cancer care continuum. To apply, send a cover letter, CV, and professional references to v.singer@wustl.edu
Bioinformatician - UT Austin - Job Description: As part of the Biosocial Health Disparities Group at the Population Research Center at the University of Texas at Austin, the position supports quantitative and methodological aspects of research at the intersection of biology and population health. The position is highly collaborative and involves the analysis of biological data in large, longitudinal cohort studies.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship - Washington University St Louis - We are seeking a highly motivated postdoc fellow to work with a multidisciplinary team of researchers and clinicians on a newly-funded center grant. The postdoc will be involved in studies that seek to optimize patient engagement in the selection and return of genomic results to patients with cancer, with a focus on populations that experience health disparities. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Latino Research Institute Job Position for Database Coordinator - The Latino Research Institute is hiring! Please share this opportunity with your networks. Database Coordinator - We seek qualified candidates with a master’s degree and 2+ years’ experience in epidemiology, biostatistics, demography, sociology, or related field. This position advances the mission of the Latino Research Institute (LRI), a research-focused entity within the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin supporting the interdisciplinary study of Mexican-origin and Latinx populations in Texas and the nation.
Two Non-Tenure Track Teaching Positions at Drexel University - Priority Consideration Deadline: June 14, 2021. Drexel University's Department of Sociology invites applications for up to two full-time Assistant Teaching Professors in medical sociology. Only applications submitted via Drexel Careers will be considered. Applications received by June 14, 2021 will be given priority consideration.
Health Communication Fellowship in Behavioral Research - The National Cancer Institute is pleased to invite applications from qualified candidates for a Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA) fellowship in applied health communication in the Behavioral Research Program (BRP). Application materials may be submitted via email to Riante Jones at Riante.jones@nih.gov.
Job: Research Scientist, Nationwide Children's Hospital - Requisition ID: 2021 - 28920. Research Scientist- Biobehavioral Health - CBH- Keim. Works under the mentorship of an established RI principal investigator or Senior Research Scientists to design experiments and develop protocols to conduct research in a specific scientific area. From the results of studies, helps to develop hypotheses for further investigation and analyzes data. Prepares technical materials such as abstracts, annual reports, scientific papers and presentations. Publishes scientific articles in appropriate refereed journals.
NIMHD POSTDOC: POPULATION-LEVEL EPIDEMIOLOGY & MINORITY HEALTH - Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. NIMHD is seeking a full-time postdoctoral fellow to join the Division of Intramural Research (DIR.) This fellowship position is funded by Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation for one year. Fellow will be based in NIMHD DIR and will work with the Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) against COVID -19 Disparities Initiative.
Professor And Chair - Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences - The Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University announces a search for a dynamic leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences (https://www.sph.emory.edu/departments/bshe/index.html). The Chair must have a proven track record in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion as it relates to research, pedagogy, and public health practice. Applicants should have a prominent record of scholarship, service, and teaching; a demonstrated capacity to secure external research funding; dedication to faculty career development and training students.
Faculty position at University of Minnesota Medical School: Duluth Campus - The Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team-Health Equity (MK-MDT) at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor The faculty member’s primary responsibility will be to conduct extramurally funded collaborative research concerning aging and cognitive health in rural and/or Indigenous populations in Minnesota within the MK-MDT environment.
Researcher at University of Minnesota Medical School: Duluth Campus - This Researcher will be responsible for research activities related to the Indigenous Cultural Understandings of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias: Research and Engagement (ICARE) project. ICARE will address dementia disparities by examining how culture and community-specific context shape Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias illness experiences in Indigenous populations, using ethnographic and community-based approaches.
UTMB Health: Advanced Assistant to Associate Professor - The Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women’s Health (CIRWH) at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB Health) is recruiting a tenure-track advanced Assistant to Associate level Professor to join the faculty in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
National Cancer Institute Health Communication Fellowship in Behavioral Research - The National Cancer Institute invites applications from qualified candidates for a Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA) fellowship in applied health communication in the Behavioral Research Program (BRP). The program initiates, supports, and evaluates a comprehensive program of research to increase the breadth, depth, and quality of behavioral research in cancer prevention and control. The fellow will work on communication projects to support four program branches in the areas of cancer-related health behaviors, biopsychosocial processes, tobacco control, and health communication research.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Public Health - Washington University in St. Louis - The Division of Public Health Sciences is currently seeking applications for a postdoc to join our research efforts on patient engagement and genomic characterization. This position involves working with a multidisciplinary team of researchers on a center grant to integrate patient engagement into studies on the return of genomic results among cancer patients, particularly those populations experiencing cancer disparities. The ideal candidate will have experience or interest in building skills in cancer disparities, return of genomic results, patient engagement, and ethics
Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies - Deadline: Open Until Filled. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will lead scientific investigations primarily using the database we constructed on multiple sources of population health and development data geocoded to micro and macro public policy units in India. The desired candidate will have a doctorate in data science, public health, or related fields. For more information: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/population-development/about-us/harvard-pop-center-job-openings/postdoctoral-research-fellow/
Job Announcement: Associate or Full Professor of Sociology, Boston University - The Department of Sociology at Boston University invites applications for a tenured Associate or Full Professor to begin July 1, 2022. We seek a colleague with an innovative research agenda and teaching interests in race/ethnicity. Review of applications will begin June 15, 2021, and will continue until the position is filled. For questions, reach out to: Heather Schoenfeld, hschoenf@bu.edu
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Health Services Research/Health Economics - Drs. Su-Hsin Chang and Graham Colditz are currently seeking applications for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to working on multiple projects in Health Services Research. The opportunity will provide a unique experience in working with large-scale data on obesity, multiple myeloma, organ transplantation, and health disparities. The postdoc will have the opportunity to collaborate with clinical collaborators and research teams focused on these areas.
NIH/NIA Division of Behavioral and Social Research recruiting Program Officers and Health Specialists/Social Science Analysts - We are seeking well-qualified candidates for six Program Officer vacancies (two are supervisory) and for four Health Specialist/Social Science Analyst vacancies. See the PDF file for details and contact information
RESEARCH FELLOW OR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER POSITION AVAILABLE BUILDING HEALTHY SOCIETIES PROJECT - The Building Healthy Societies project promotes research collaboration between the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (MSPH) in New York and the Society and Health Research Center (CISS) at Universidad Mayor in Chile. The Research Fellow or Postdoctoral Researcher will work under the supervision of Dr. Esteban Calvo, CISS Director and MSPH Faculty. Focal areas include aging and the life-course, social determinants of health, substance use, and comparative policy. Screening of applications will begin on May 3 and will continue on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2021.
Postdoctoral Fellow - Tulane University School of Public Health - The Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health (CEMCH) at Tulane University, in the new Department of Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences in the School of Public Health is seeking applications for a one- to two-year interdisciplinary postdoctoral fellowship. The expected start date of this position is flexible within 2021. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning February 2021.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – Black Health & Big Data Methodology, UCLA - We invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor whose scholarly focus encompasses Black health inequities and "Big Data" methodology. The applicant would have academic appointments in two departments and would be expected to have a formal affiliation with the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at UCLA. Applications should be submitted by the review date in order to receive full consideration, but we encourage applicants to contact us at any time. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately, but the search will remain open until the position is filled. The anticipated start date could be as early as July 1, 2021, and would be no later than July 1, 2022.
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Call for Applications: 2021–2023 Emerging Poverty Scholars Fellowship - Application Deadline: August 15, 2021 (11:59 p.m. Central Time). About The Fellowship: The Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications from junior scholars from underrepresented racial and ethnic populations for its 2021–2023 Emerging Poverty Scholars Fellowship program. Submit questions to irpapply@ssc.wisc.edu.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Cancer Prevention and Control - Seeking applicants with an interest in cancer prevention & control to join multidisciplinary researchers in Public Health Sciences & Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University in St. Louis. While we welcome applicants in any relevant research area from a range of disciplines, these are our highest priorities: Cancer Disparities & Health Equity; Community-based & Community-engaged Research; Cancer Epidemiology; Implementation Science; Shared Decision Making; Social Determinants of Health Send application, cover letter, CV, & reference list by email to Blanka Hodzic at bhodzic@wustl.edu
National Cancer Institute Health Communication Fellowship in Behavioral Research - The National Cancer Institute invites applications from qualified candidates for a Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA) fellowship in applied health communication in the Behavioral Research Program (BRP). The program initiates, supports, and evaluates a comprehensive program of research to increase the breadth, depth, and quality of behavioral research in cancer prevention and control. The fellow will work on communication projects to support four program branches in the areas of cancer-related health behaviors, biopsychosocial processes, tobacco control, and health communication research.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Public Health - Washington University in St. Louis - The Division of Public Health Sciences is currently seeking applications for a postdoc to join our research efforts on patient engagement and genomic characterization. This position involves working with a multidisciplinary team of researchers on a center grant to integrate patient engagement into studies on the return of genomic results among cancer patients, particularly those populations experiencing cancer disparities. The ideal candidate will have experience or interest in building skills in cancer disparities, return of genomic results, patient engagement, and ethics
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Health Services Research/Health Economics - Drs. Su-Hsin Chang and Graham Colditz are currently seeking applications for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to working on multiple projects in Health Services Research. The opportunity will provide a unique experience in working with large-scale data on obesity, multiple myeloma, organ transplantation, and health disparities. The postdoc will have the opportunity to collaborate with clinical collaborators and research teams focused on these areas.
Postdoctoral Fellow - Tulane University School of Public Health - The Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health (CEMCH) at Tulane University, in the new Department of Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences in the School of Public Health is seeking applications for a one- to two-year interdisciplinary postdoctoral fellowship. The expected start date of this position is flexible within 2021. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning February 2021.
2021 ICPSR Summer Program - Designed to maximize learning and engagement, while ensuring the health and safety of all, the 2021 ICPSR Summer Program features a broad curriculum ranging from introductory to advanced courses in a variety of methods and techniques. Multiple dates from May through August 2021.
Mid-Career Enhancement Awards to Integrate Basic Behavioral, Biomedical, and/or Social Scientific Processes - NIH PAR-20-226; This Funding Opportunity Announcement invites applications from investigators who strive to expand their research trajectories through the acquisition of new knowledge and skills in the areas of basic psychological processes, sociological processes, and/or biomedical pathways. See also PAR-20 2011 for a related announcement. Application due March 17, 2021
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Call for Applications: 2021–2023 Emerging Poverty Scholars Fellowship - Application Deadline: August 15, 2021 (11:59 p.m. Central Time). About The Fellowship: The Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications from junior scholars from underrepresented racial and ethnic populations for its 2021–2023 Emerging Poverty Scholars Fellowship program. Submit questions to irpapply@ssc.wisc.edu.
Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Health Disparities Research (LRP-HDR) - NOT-OD-21-141; Application period: September 1 through November 18, 8:00 p.m. EST. The NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs) are a set of programs established by Congress and designed to recruit and retain highly qualified health professionals into biomedical or bio-behavioral research careers. Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their career interests with an NIH Institute or Center scientific liaison provided on this web page: www.lrp.nih.gov/contact-engage.
Request for Pilot Proposals from the NIA-funded Network on Life Course Health Dynamics and Disparities - DUE DATE - Friday, September 24, 2021 The Network on Life Course Health Dynamics and Disparities in 21st Century American (NLCHDD), funded by the National Institute on Aging, invites interested researchers to submit pilot proposals that have potential to better understand how US adult health and mortality outcomes are shaped by local contexts. By local, we mean the environments in which individuals spend most of their time, such as neighborhoods, or are exposed to social, economic, and physical conditions that are experienced at micro-spatial scales. Please see attachment for more details.
Mechanistic Studies on the Impact of Social Inequality on the Substance Use Trajectory (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) - RFA-DA-22-007; Letter of Intent Deadline: September 14, 2021; Application Deadline: October 14, 2021; This funding opportunity announcement invites mechanistic studies on the impact of social inequality on the brain and on the substance use trajectory. Applications investigating relevant mechanisms at the behavioral, cognitive, neurocircuitry, cellular, genetics, and epigenetics levels are encouraged; Note: The announcement contains links to three related funding announcements.
The Role of Work in Health Disparities in the U.S. (R01 Clinical Trials Optional) - PAR-21-275; Standard NIH application dates; This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support innovative population-based research that can contribute to identifying and characterizing pathways and mechanisms through which work or occupation influences health outcomes and health status among populations with health and/or health care disparities, and how work functions as a social determinant of health.
William G. Coleman Jr., Ph.D., Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Innovation Award - Application due date: Monday, August 2, 2021 at 5 p.m. EDT. This competitive award program is designed to support 1-year innovative research projects contributed by postdoctoral fellows, staff scientists, and staff clinicians within the NIH IRP that have the potential for high impact in any area of minority health and health disparities research. Applications should be sent as NIMHD Coleman Awards to nimhdcolemanawards@mail.nih.gov.
Horowitz Foundation 2021 Grant Application Open Now - We welcome applications from Ph.D. students doing dissertation work that addresses contemporary issues in the social sciences and has social policy application. (note: several 2021 grantees worked in health policy issues) To learn more, visit: https://www.horowitz-foundation.org/grant-info.
Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): COVID-19 Related School Disruptions Impact on Mental Health, Cognitive, Social, and Emotional Development of Children - NOT-MH-21-225; Initial Due Date: June 05, 2021; NIMH is issuing this Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) to highlight interest in research to understand the mental health impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on school-aged children, specifically ages 3 - 12.
NIH Director’s Early Independence Awards (DP5 Clinical Trial Optional) - RFA-RM-21-018; Deadline September 3, 2021; Award supports exceptional junior investigators who wish to pursue independent research soon after completion of their terminal doctoral degree or post-graduate clinical training, accelerating their entry into an independent research career.
Secondary Analyses of Existing Datasets of Tobacco Use and Health (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) - RFA-OD-21-003; Application dates: October 8, 2021; August 8, 2022; March 8. 2023. The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to invite R21 applications proposing the innovative analysis of existing (publicly available) nationally representative U.S. cross-sectional and longitudinal data, to investigate novel scientific ideas and/or to generate new models, systems, tools, methods, or technologies that have the potential for significant impact on biomedical or biobehavioral research in areas relevant to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Center for Tobacco Products (CTP).
Modular R01s in Cancer Control and Population Sciences (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) - NIH PAR-21-190; This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) encourages applications for research in cancer control and population sciences. The overarching goal is to provide support to promote research efforts on novel scientific ideas that have the potential to substantially advance cancer research in statistical and analytic methods, epidemiology, cancer survivorship, cancer-related behaviors and behavioral interventions, health care delivery, and implementation science. Standard NIH application due dates.
The RADx-UP CDCC Rapid Research Pilot Program - Duke University in partnership with the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, is serving as the Coordination and Data Collection Center (CDCC) for the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics- Underserved Populations (RADx-UP) program. The goal of the program is to improve access to and uptake of diagnostic COVID-19 testing in communities of underserved and vulnerable populations. Next letters of intent due April 23rd, July 19, or October 22, 2021.
Availability of Administrative Supplements for Childcare Costs for Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellows - In accordance with NOT-OD-21-069 and ongoing efforts to support family-friendly work environments for the NIH-supported workforce, this Notice of Special Interest requests applications for administrative supplements to support childcare costs on NRSA-supported Fellowship awards. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis beginning April 8, 2021.
Understanding and Addressing the Impact of Structural Racism and Discrimination on Minority Health and Health Disparities - RFA-MD-21-004 The National Institutes of Health invites R01 applications to its Understanding and Addressing the Impact of Structural Racism and Discrimination (SRD) on Minority Health and Health Disparities program supporting 1) observational research to understand the role of SRD in causing and sustaining health disparities; and 2) intervention research that addresses SRD in order to improve minority health or reduce health disparities. Deadline: August 24, 2021
Pioneering Ideas: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health - Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; Pioneering Ideas: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health seeks proposals that are primed to influence health equity in the future. We are interested in ideas that address any of these four areas of focus: Future of Evidence; Future of Social Interaction; Future of Food; Future of Work. Proposals will be accepted throughout the year on a rolling admission.
Evidence for Action: Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health - Evidence for Action (E4A), a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), funds research that expands the evidence needed to build a Culture of Health. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Research to Address Vaccine Hesitancy, Uptake, and Implementation among Populations that Experience Health Disparities - The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities has published a Notice of Special Interest to solicit applications for research highlighting the important need for community-engaged research to address vaccine hesitancy, uptake, and implementation among populations who experience health disparities. First application due date is February 5, 2021. Companion announcements: PA-20-183 - Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Required); PA-20-185 - NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Notice of Special Interest: Secondary Analyses of Existing Alcohol Research Data - NIH NOT-AA-20-018; The purpose of this Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) is to solicit applications to support the secondary analyses of existing data sets with the goal of enhancing our understanding of the following: 1) the patterns and trajectories of alcohol consumption, 2) the epidemiology and etiology, including genetics, of alcohol-related problems and disorders, and 3) alcohol-related health services and health systems, including access, quality, and efficiency. This notice applies to due dates on or after October 5, 2020 and subsequent receipt dates through September 5, 2023.
Notice of Special Interest: Simulation Modeling and Systems Science to Address Health Disparities - NIH; NOT-MD-20-025; The purpose of this Notice of Special Interest is to support investigative and collaborative research focused on developing and evaluating simulation modeling and systems science to understand and address minority health and health disparities. This notice applies to due dates on or after October 5, 2020 and subsequent receipt dates through May 8, 2023.
Mid-Career Enhancement Awards to Integrate Basic Behavioral, Biomedical, and/or Social Scientific Processes - NIH PAR-20-226; This Funding Opportunity Announcement invites applications from investigators who strive to expand their research trajectories through the acquisition of new knowledge and skills in the areas of basic psychological processes, sociological processes, and/or biomedical pathways. See also PAR-20 2011 for a related announcement. Application due March 17, 2021
Mechanisms and Consequences of Sleep Disparities in the U.S. - NIH; PAR-20-164 The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to promote research to understand the underlying mechanisms of sleep deficiencies among U.S. populations that experience health disparities and how sleep deficiencies may lead to disparities in health outcomes. First application date July 14, 2020.
Evidence for Action: Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health - Evidence for Action (E4A), a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, funds research that expands the evidence base needed to build a Culture of Health. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics (MMS) - This National Science Foundation solicitation supports the development of innovative analytical and statistical methods and models for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences. MMS seeks proposals that are methodologically innovative, grounded in theory, and have potential utility for multiple fields within the social, behavioral, and economic sciences. As part of its larger portfolio, the MMS Program partners with a consortium of federal statistical agencies to support research proposals that further the production and use of official statistics. Multiple mechanisms supported. First deadline January 31, 2019; see link for subsequent deadlines.
Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research - The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention are making funds available to supplement specific types of research grants to improve the diversity of the research workforce by recruiting and supporting students, postdoctorates, and eligible investigators from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups that have been shown to be underrepresented in health-related research. Due dates vary by awarding IC.
Diet and Physical Activity Assessment Methodology - PA-18-856 (R01, Clinical Trial Not Allowed), PA-18-112 (R21, Clinical Trial Not Allowed).This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages innovative research to enhance the quality of measurements of dietary intake and physical activity. Standard NIH Deadlines Apply.
NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21) - PAR-18-789; NIOSH supports exploratory and developmental research projects (R21) that identify and address novel scientific ideas or new model systems, tools, or technologies with the potential for significant impact on occupational safety and health. Application due July 19, 2018 for new applications and August 10 for resubmission and revision applications. For future dates through November 2023, standard NIH dates apply.
Evidence for Action: Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health - Evidence for Action (E4A), a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, funds research that expands the evidence base needed to build a Culture of Health. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
RWJF Pioneering Ideas Brief Proposals - The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation seeks out and supports pioneering ideas and innovative solutions to foster a Culture of Health in America.
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IAPHS Webinar! Interdisciplinarity and the Job Market - August 21, 2021 12 - 1 p.m. EDT. This IAPHS webinar will help students and postdocs begin to navigate the job market as interdisciplinary researchers.
NAHDO's 36th Annual Conference - September 24, 2021 & September 28-30, 2021. Rising to the Challenge: Connecting Data with Policy. Our virtual conference will offer you the best available information on health data initiatives, innovations in analytics, public reporting and operations. We are pleased to announce an updated format and expanded content.
Food Insecurity, Neighborhood Food Environment, and Nutrition Health Disparities: State of the Science - September 21‒23, 2021 12:30-5:30 p.m. EDT‒Doors open at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Abstract submission deadline: July 9, 2021. NIH Virtual Conference to review the state of the science, identify research gaps and opportunities related to food insecurity and the neighborhood food environment, and suggest innovative research strategies that will inform policy and practice to address and prevent diet-related health disparities and promote health equity.
SSHD 2021-22 Conference Series — Macrosystem Challenges to Lifespan Human Development - Poster submission deadline: August 15, 2021. The SSHD 2021-22 Conference Series—Macrosystem Challenges to Lifespan Human Development—is designed to share and encourage scholarship that advances conceptualizations of macrosystem challenges, methodologies for studying them, and strategies for reducing or navigating such challenges. To learn more: https://sshdonline.org/events-2/
Poster Submission Now Open for NIH Nutrition Health Disparities Workshop - Workshop Dates: Sept. 21-23, 2021 12:30-5:30 p.m. EDT. Poster abstract submission deadline: July 9, 2021. Join the National Institutes of Health for a virtual nutrition research and implementation workshop. NIH encourages early stage investigators, as well as doctoral and postdoctoral students, working in the areas of food insecurity, neighborhood food environments, and other nutrition health disparities to submit an abstract for a poster. Submit your poster abstract by July 9, 2021 for a chance to present your research and receive an award.
American Psychological Association Virtual 2021 Convention - August 12-14, 2021. As you’ve come to expect, APA’s conventions are the premier psychological events of the year — and this year will be no exception. APA 2021 is your chance to be inspired, connect with others, and leave with information you can use to improve how you work and shape the field of psychology.
American Sociological Association Virtual Annual Meeting - August 6-10, 2021. We are pleased to offer a virtual 2021 ASA Annual Meeting, August 6-10, 2021. We look forward to hosting a robust and exciting virtual meeting based on President Aldon Morris’ theme “Emancipatory Sociology: Rising to the Du Boisian Challenge."
2021 NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Festival - SAVE THE DATE: Friday, November 19, 2021. The Annual NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Festival will be hosted by OBSSR and the NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Coordinating Committee. The purpose of the festival is to highlight recently funded behavioral and social sciences research that the NIH supports; bring together behavioral and social scientists within the NIH extramural and intramural communities to network with each other and share scientific ideas; and explore ways to advance behavioral and social sciences research.
Innovation Summit & Capitol Caucus 2021 - Join Population Health Alliance, this October in Washington, DC for the 2021 Innovation Summit & Capitol Caucus. This premier event will gather key leadership from across the population health professional industry along with leading health policy analysts and academic partners for two days of education and networking with peers across the country. October 26-27, 2021.
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Health Affairs July 2021: Borders, Immigrants & Health - Health Affairs Vol. 40, No. 7 - Borders, Immigrants, & Health. To access: https://www.healthaffairs.org/toc/hlthaff/40/7.
Population Health in Challenging Times: Insights from Key Domains - To improve understanding of how different domains in the population health field are responding to and being changed by two major crises (racial injustice and the COVID-19 pandemic), the NASEM Roundtable on Population Health Improvement held a workshop from September 21-24, 2020.
School-Based Strategies for Addressing the Mental Health and Well-Being of Youth in the Wake of COVID-19 - This NASEM publication identifies school-based strategies for addressing the mental health and well-being challenges among youth that arose or were exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NASEM Publication: Rental Eviction and the COVID-19 Pandemic - This report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends that the Executive Office of the President of the United States should consider establishing a task force to prevent rental evictions and mitigate housing instability caused by the pandemic.
Exploring the Role of Critical Health Literacy in Addressing the Social Determinants of Health: Proceedings of a Workshop - The Roundtable on Health Literacy of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine held a virtual public workshop on January 27, 2021 on the role of critical health literacy in addressing the social determinants of health (SDOH), particularly among vulnerable populations.
Faith–Health Collaboration to Improve Community and Population Health: Proceedings of a Workshop - On March 22, 2018, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a workshop to examine the collaboration between the faith and health sectors, and to highlight the unique opportunities these collaborations offer to help improve population health outcomes.
Publication: The Interplay Between Environmental Exposures and Mental Health Outcomes - Proceedings of a Workshop. The Interplay Between Environmental Exposures and Mental Health Outcomes, a virtual workshop held on February 2-3, 2021, provided mental health and environmental health research experts from government, academia, and the private sector with the opportunity to explore emerging research on the relationships between environmental exposures and mental health.
Improving Evidence-Based Policymaking: A Review - This review by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Policies for Action program aims to unpack what we know about evidence-based policymaking and how it can be improved. To access: https://www.urban.org/research/publication/improving-evidence-based-policymaking-review
Structural Racism and Discrimination: Impact on Minority Health and Health Disparities - In the Ethnicity & Disease supplement “Structural Racism and Discrimination: Impact on Minority Health and Health Disparities,” the editors and authors highlight the need for a broader approach—one that addresses the interconnected systems perpetuating racism and other forms of discrimination—to reduce health disparities.
NASEM Publication: Models for Population Health Improvement by Health Care Systems and Partners - The Roundtable on Population Health Improvement of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine hosted a public workshop on September 19, 2019 titled Models for Population Health Improvement by Health Care Systems and Partners: Tensions and Promise on the Path Upstream.
Public Health COVID-19 Impact Assessment: Lessons Learned and Compelling Needs - This discussion paper seeks to examine the public health sector’s experience during COVID-19, exploring how legacy systems and policies shaped the sector’s capacity to respond, highlighting health departments’ key contributions and challenges during the pandemic, and identifying priority areas and policy considerations to enable the sector to be better prepared to meet population health needs in the 21st century.
Proceedings of a NASEM Workshop: The Critical Public Health Value of Vaccines - Immunization against disease is among the most successful global health efforts of the modern era, and substantial gains in vaccination coverage rates have been achieved worldwide. However, that progress has stagnated in recent years.
Learning from Rapid Response, Innovation, and Adaptation to the COVID-19 Crisis - Proceedings of a NASEM Workshop: The COVID-19 crisis has catalyzed broader conversations about the pace of science, the agility of scientific collaboration and partnership, the importance of international scientific coordination, and the significance of the public value of science.
NASEM Publication: Understanding and Communicating about COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy, Effectiveness, and Equity - NASEM Rapid Expert Consultation: Effective communication is needed to ensure shared understanding of how well COVID-19 vaccines work and whether they are being equitably distributed.
BETTER HEALTH FOR AMERICA -- a book published April 2021 - The book proposes a strategy for simultaneously implementing a complex cluster of validated capabilities that would reverse our nation's languishing Social Cohesion by improving every resident person's experience of Stable HEALTH. I propose a unified epistemology involving 13 concepts as a basis for understanding the dimensions associated with every person's survival. Improving population health and its healthcare over 10 years would have three goals: reducing the annual incidence of maternal mortality by 70%, reducing annual health spending as a portion of our gross domestic product by 23%, and acquiring every State's legislative commitment to support the affairs of a new Congressionally Chartered semi-autonomous institution, NATIONAL HEALTH.
Building the Science of Population Health: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars Program 2001–2016 and Beyond - The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Health & Society Scholars (HSS) program has just released a new report that summarizes how the program was carried out and highlights lessons learned based on 13 years of experience in producing interdisciplinary population health scientists.
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