November 3, 2020

VUMC Limited Submission Opportunity: HRSA Rural Policy Analysis Program; deadline is Nov. 10

These instructions are for VUMC investigators. VU investigators should apply through InfoReady and address any questions to VU-LSO@vanderbilt.edu.

 

 

 

VUMC may submit one application to the HRSA Rural Policy Analysis Program.

The purpose of this program is to support research and analysis of key policy issues affecting rural communities that will inform policy makers. This program is national in scope and focuses on cross-cutting rural health and human services issues, identifying historical and emerging trends and challenges faced by rural communities. Analyses funded under this cooperative agreement should focus on:

  • Providing timely analysis and synthesis of policies and regulations impacting rural health systems and communities in the form of policy briefs or reports, and webinars and oral presentations
  • Describing the historical context and current implications of rural policy issues
  • Facilitating public dialogue around rural policy issues
  • Identifying opportunities for integrating health and human services in policies impacting rural communities
  • Identifying considerations for rural stakeholders and policy makers

These activities should inform rural decision makers and policy leaders, including the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services (NACRHHS) and organizations focused on improving health and human services in rural communities such as State Offices of Rural Health (SORHs) and State Rural Health Associations (SRHAs).

Award Information: HRSA estimates approximately $225,000 total cost per year to be available to fund one recipient. The award will provide up to $775,000 over 3 years. The period of performance if July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.

See the NOFO for more information.

 

Internal Application Process:

Eligible faculty interested in being one of VUMC’s nominees must submit the following (in a single PDF) to LSO@vanderbilt.edu  by 5 p.m. on November 10: 

 

1.     Brief (2-page maximum) research plan including summary budget;

2.     Letter of support from department chair/center director;

3.     NIH Biosketch

 

Submissions should reference the program name in the subject line of the email. Any questions about this opportunity or the LSO process may be directed to LSO@vanderbilt.edu.