Funding-Limited Submission – Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) – MCH Research Network on Promoting Healthy Weight (HW-RN) among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other Special Health Care Needs (HRSA-13-184); December 19, 2012

Description: The purpose of the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Research Network on Promoting Healthy Weight (HW-RN) among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other Special Health Care Needs is to establish an interdisciplinary research network that will lead and promote coordinated research activities related to promoting healthy weight among children and youth with autism spectrum disorders and other special health care needs.1 Special needs populations include, but are not limited to, children and youth with ASD, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, and spina bifida. Special needs populations have shown an increased risk for being overweight or obese and having obesity-related chronic and secondary health conditions. This research will determine the best evidence-based practices for the prevention and treatment of obesity in this high-risk group.

Amount: One (1) cooperative agreement of $200,000 in total costs per year for up to three (3) years.

Link to Funding Opportunity Announcement

Institutional Limit: Multiple applications from an organization are not allowable.

Internal Competition:  Because HRSA limits the number of proposals to one per organization, the University of Kentucky has established an internal selection process.  Prospective applicants interested in responding to this program should send a pre-proposal with the following information to the Office of the Vice President for Research at limitedsubmissions@uky.edu and a copy to their Associate Dean for Research by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2012:

1. Names and departments of the Project Director, project personnel and key collaborators  or partners;

2. Title the proposal MCH Research Network on Promoting Healthy Weight (HW-RN) among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other Special Health Care Needs (HRSA-13-184) and provide a brief abstract of the proposed project including the objectives, activities, and work plan (1-2 p. max).

HRSA Deadline: February 4, 2013

A committee will be appointed to review the information and make a recommendation. Questions about the submission process may be sent to Ms. Annette Evans in the Office of the Vice President for Research (alevan4@email.uky.edu or 257-1663.)