PHSSR Special Topic Solicitation

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has issued a HCFO special topic solicitation on Public Health Systems and Services Research (PHSSR). This is the fourth year that the Foundation has solicited PHSSR applications. To view previously funded projects, visit www.hcfo.net/phsr_grants.htm

PHSSR is a field of inquiry examining the organization, financing, and delivery of public health services at local, state, and national levels, and the impact of these activities on population health. This research provides a better understanding of the demands placed on public health systems, the services they provide, and the capacity, funding, and organizational structure needed to support these activities. Ultimately, this research will facilitate better allocation and use of public health resources. PHSSR grants should contribute to this evidence base and assist practitioners and policymakers in examining these issues, identifying possible solutions, and improving performance.

Application Procedure

Unlike the general HCFO grantmaking process, this solicitation features a batched application process. Therefore, all proposals submitted under this solicitation will be reviewed simultaneously and competitively. All applicants are required to submit a brief proposal on or before Wednesday, May 21, 2008. To access the solicitation and application instructions, visit http://hcfo.net/phsr/2008solicitation.htm. Frequently Asked Questions can be found at http://hcfo.net/phsr/faqs.htm. Upon review of the brief proposals, applicants will be invited to submit full proposals. Please do not submit a full proposal unless invited to do so. 

 
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