Deadline: 26-Jan-22
The Health Resources and Services Administration is inviting applications for the Maternal and Child Health Secondary Data Analysis Research (MCH SDAR) Program to support applied MCH research that utilizes the secondary analysis of existing national data sets and/or administrative records to improve the health and well-being of MCH populations.
The MCH SDAR program provides the opportunity for researchers across the nation to build the MCH evidence base by using existing data sets, such as national data sets and/or administrative records, to identify emerging issues, study new research questions, test hypotheses, and determine pathways for intervention. Existing and emerging public health challenges affecting MCH populations including children with special health care needs require timely, evidence-based responses from MCH programs, policy, and practice. Without sufficient evidence or data, it is challenging to develop interventions addressing both existing and emerging MCH issues. This program will allow us to achieve timely, evidence-based responses to these challenges.
Activities
HRSA expects each MCH SDAR award recipient to complete the following activities:
- Conduct applied or translational research on critical and emerging MCH issues through secondary analyses of existing national databases and/or administrative records that are aligned with research goals;
- Develop and submit a dissemination plan for the distribution of research findings and products to scientific, professional, and lay audiences. Dissemination activities include, but are not limited to, peer-reviewed articles, manuscripts, conference presentations, newsletter articles, webcasts, fact sheets, infographics, policy briefs, publically available websites, and social media posts;
- Report study sample information with regard to diversity (i.e., race/ethnicity, gender/sex, disability, geographic location, and socioeconomic status) to HRSA in the Electronic Handbooks (EHBs) reports;
- Develop and implement strategies to sustain and expand the scientific knowledge generated from the award; and
- Present findings at the End of Project Presentation (Research Festival) to MCHB staff.
Funding Information
- HRSA estimates approximately $600,000 to be available to fund six (6) recipients. The actual amount available will not be determined until enactment of the final FY 2022 federal appropriation. You may apply for a ceiling amount of up to $100,000 total cost (includes both direct and indirect, facilities and administrative costs). This program notice is subject to the appropriation of funds, and is a contingency action taken to ensure that, should funds become available for this purpose, HRSA can process applications and award funds appropriately.
- The period of performance is July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (1 year).
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility is limited to domestic public or non-profit institutions of higher learning and public or private non-profit agencies engaged in research or in programs relating to maternal and child health and/or services for children with special health care needs.
- Domestic faith-based and community-based organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=334400