Funding-Limited Submission - HRSA - Maternal and Child Health Measurement Research Network (HRSA-16-034); May 27, 2016

 

Purpose: The purpose of the Maternal and Child Health Measurement Research Network (MCH-MRN) is to support a forum that will create a national agenda for health measurement research by producing an evolving compendium of available high quality measures of maternal and child health, and by identifying gaps in existing measures for future development purposes.  The MCH-MRN will thus provide national leadership in enhancing and developing a set of culturally appropriate health measures for: MCH programmatic planning; screening; service provision; interventions that promote physical and psychosocial health and well-being; and clinical decision-making for primary and secondary prevention of disease, injury, and behavioral issues among at-risk mothers, children (including children with special healthcare needs), adolescents, and families.

 

Funding Amount/ Project Period: Up to $300,000 per year for 3 years

 

Institutional Limit: 1

 

Link to Funding Opportunity 

 

Internal Competition: To participate in the University’s selection process, researchers are to submit the following material electronically, assembled into a single PDF document, to the Office of the Vice President for Research at limitedsubmissions@uky.edu and a copy to their Associate Dean for Research by Tuesday, April 19, 2016:

·         Names and departments of the PI and Senior Project Personnel

·         Title of the program and/or funding opportunity announcement number

·         Brief project description (2 pages maximum).

 

The Vice President for Research will appoint a committee to review the material and make a recommendation as to the University’s applicant. Questions about the submission process may be directed to Ms. Annette Evans in the Office of the Vice President for Research (limitedsubmissions@uky.edu or 257-1663).

 

 

HRSA Deadline: May 27, 2016