Special Solicitation: Public Health Systems Research

The Changes in Health Care Financing and Organization (HCFO) initiative is issuing a solicitation for proposals addressing public health systems research topics. Research is needed that examines the functions and structure of public health agencies, the inputs to the public health system, the delivery of public health services, and the impact of these activities on population health.

Projects should apply health services research methods to address critical issues in public health policy, administration, and practice. This research should contribute to an enhanced understanding of public health systems, which comprise the array of public and private entities that engage in activities to promote health and prevent disease and injury at the population level. Funds available under this solicitation total approximately $500,000. There is no pre-determined funding amount or grant period. RWJF anticipates funding up to four projects that range from $100,000 to $300,000, depending on the scope of the projects proposed and their quality.

While this solicitation is open to all qualified applicants, we will require a letter indicating an intention to submit by Friday, August 5, 2005. This letter should be no more than two pages, and should include a brief description of the proposed research, an estimated budget and timeframe, and the qualifications of key staff (principal investigator). We may contact prospective applicants if we believe the proposed project does not fit within the scope of this special solicitation, but applicants should assume they may submit a full proposal if they are not contacted.

Projects submitted under this solicitation should follow the regular HCFO application instructions. Unlike the general HCFO solicitation, this program features a batched application process, and all proposals submitted under this solicitation will be reviewed simultaneously. If a letter of intent is accepted, applicants will be asked to complete a full proposal. Full proposals are due on or before Friday, September 2, 2005.

For more information, please see the full solicitation, which will be available on HCFO’s Web site beginning Friday, June 24.

 
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