Health & Society Scholars Program, Small Grant Program

Contact Name: 
Cheri Brooks
Typical application deadline: 
October
Page last updated: 
02/08/2011
Application Deadline: 
October 1, 2010
Contact Phone: 
(734) 615-9208
Contact e-mail: 
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Masters
Keywords: 
Health
Population
Research/field research
Social sciences
Amount: 
up to $35,000 plus indirect expenses...
Funding Abstract: 

The focus of the HSSP is broad, with support for training and research focused on interdisciplinary, multilevel approaches to the prevention, development, progression, and treatment of diseases or conditions associated with a major burden in the population. Methodological research directed at these questions will also be considered. The program currently includes representation from the disciplines of Epidemiology, Sociology, Health Behavior and Health Education, Medicine, History, Public Policy, Health Management and Policy, Neurosciences, Neuroendocrinology, Geriatrics, Biostatistics, Biology, Economics, Genetics, Architecture and Urban Planning, Demography, Education, Statistics, Social Work, and Ecology, and participation from any other disciplines concerned with the HSSP focus is welcomed and encouraged.

 A mini-conference is held each May (here in Ann Arbor) where current results/progress on these projects is presented/discussed.

Type of Funding: 
Fellowship
Funding Comments: 

 

Please note the following exceptions: International travel will be approved on a case by case basis from the Foundation; note that fringe benefits can not exceed 30% of  salary requested (tuition is a fringe benefit).

Annual awards of up to $35,000 (including 12% indirect costs) will be made available based on a competitive process.

Application Process and Required Materials: 

Submission as a single PDF document (including biosketches and budget) is required along with Word components for the detailed budget and justification only. The application should be limited to five pages, not including budgets or NIH Biosketches and should include:

  • Specific Aims and Background and Significance statement
  • Sufficient information on methods and analytic techniques to allow an evaluation
  • Specific attention to the criteria listed above
  • NIH PHS 398 Detailed Budget form and budget justification
  • Any other information that will be useful in the review process
  • No funds will be awarded without appropriate level of IRB approval