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Royalty Research Fund (RRF) Grant

Members of the UW Research Community: The Office of Research invites applications to the Fall 2020 round of the Royalty Research Fund (RRF) grant program. Proposals are due Monday, September 28, by 5:00 PM.  Awards will be announced by January 15, 2021.
The purpose of the RRF is to advance new directions in research, particularly:
  • In disciplines for which external funding opportunities are minimal.
  • For faculty who are junior in rank.
  • In cases where funding may provide unique opportunities to increase applicants’ competitiveness for subsequent funding.
Proposals must demonstrate a high probability of generating important new creative activities or scholarly understandings, new scholarly materials or resources, significant data or information, or essential instrumentation. Proposals from all disciplines are welcome, with budgets up to $40,000. Proposals will be peer reviewed through one of three RRF Review Committees: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Basic Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Physical Sciences and Engineering.
Application instructions can be found at the Office of Research web site:
NEW THIS ROUND: The Suggested Reviewers Memo will be attached as a Word document to the eGC1, rather than emailing it to the RRF office. Please see the updated instructions here.
Contact the RRF administrative staff with questions about the program; new applicants should contact Peter Wilsnack, doogieh@uw.edu, 206-685-9316.

RWJF: Equitable Parks and Green Spaces in Small and Midsize Cities Planning Grant

Award amount: Up to $400,000

Deadline: 9/9/2020

Description: City parks and green spaces play a vital role in the social, economic, and physical well being of America’s cities and their residents. Research shows that a lack of green space—specifically trees—can impact academic performance, crime rates, personal health and even increased illness and death from extreme heat and poor air quality.

Yet many low-income communities and communities of color are left without access to quality parks.

RWJF is interested in funding an organization or a collaboration of up to three organizations to develop an initiative that will work to increase equitable access to parks and green spaces through influencing policy and systems change, particularly in small and midsize cities.

We seek applicants that have experience, expertise, and missions related to elevating equity in decisions, plans, and programs that affect the community conditions in which low income people and people of color live. This includes organizations with experience in community power building, community-led planning and programming, and community-driven decision-making.

Equitable Parks and Green Spaces in Small and Midsize Cities: Planning Grant

Health Science/Social and Behavioral Science Administrator at NIH

OBSSR seeks a social or behavioral scientist to serve as a Health Science Administrator (HSA)/Social and Behavioral Science Administrator (SBSA). OBSSR is located within the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives, Office of the Director. OBSSR is responsible for coordinating the health-relevant behavioral and social sciences and identifying challenges and opportunities to advance these sciences at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The mission of OBSSR is to 1) enhance the impact of health-related behavioral and social sciences research; 2) coordinate behavioral and social sciences research conducted or supported by the NIH and integrate these sciences within the larger NIH research enterprise; and 3) communicate health-related behavioral and social sciences research findings to various stakeholders within and outside the federal government. See the OBSSR Strategic Plan.

This position requires an HSA/SBSA who has subject matter expertise in the social and behavioral sciences as they relate to health. The HSA/SBSA will help coordinate and accelerate innovative behavioral and social science research across diseases and the lifespan. OBSSR is particularly interested in applicants with research expertise in the social and behavioral processes that have their influence above the level of the individual (e.g., families, communities, organizations, social systems). The HSA/SBSA will participate in and lead trans-NIH scientific meetings and initiatives and provide expert scientific guidance to the OBSSR Director as well as the internal and external behavioral and social science community. The HSA/SBSA will evaluate, plan, and coordinate high priority research opportunities that are trans-NIH in nature and are vital to achieving the mission of OBSSR and the NIH.  Through coordination and liaison activities across NIH, the HSA/SBSA will enhance information exchange, integration, and coordination of behavioral and social science research activities at the NIH.

The applicant should have a doctoral degree in the behavioral or social sciences and research experience relevant to behavioral and social processes and health. Desired qualifications include, but are not limited to:

  • Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to cultivate partnerships and maintain relationships at all levels across an organization to develop and implement program priorities.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences.
  • Applicants must be U.S. Citizens and the position is subject to a background check. NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

Contact:

If you are ready for an exciting scientific opportunity and would like to know more about this position, please contact: christine.hunter@nih.gov.

Apply:

Applications will be accepted through the NIH Global SBSA announcement on USAJOBS.

Opening and closing dates: 08/17/2020 to 08/21/2020.

(MP) https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/576185500(DE) https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/575758000

PhD-level Researcher in Policing Research and Investigative Science, RTI International

RTI’s Center for Policing Research and Investigative Science (CPRIS) is recruiting a PhD-level Researcher who will lead and support high impact, innovative, and applied research projects that contribute to an evidence base in policing. This position will promote the value of evidence-based
research to state and local law enforcement agencies, as well as lead and coordinate outreach efforts with national policing organizations in establishing key foundations around data-driven and evidence-based
policing. The proven ability to design, implement, and carryout effective research project designs, including randomized controlled trials, will be prioritized. In addition, demonstrated experience in developing and carrying out research focused on strengthening police-community partnerships and racial equity in the criminal justice system are areas of high interest for the position.

DEI Consultant, PENN Creative Strategy

PENN Creative Strategy, a women owned (WBE) organizational development consulting firm based in New York City is seeking a consultant specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion to partner with us to support client projects. We are looking for a motivated, results-oriented and entrepreneurial person with integrity; a positive spirit, can-do attitude; and a deep and demonstrated commitment to achieving equity and inclusion in the nonprofit sector. This consultant should have a proven track record for
leading and implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion(DEI) services as part of organization strategy, culture and design. This position is ideal for consultants looking to build their financial sustainability through strategic partnerships with established consulting firms.

We are looking for someone who has availability for several hours a week (or more) for the near term, with the potential for a longer term engagement.

Rates:
$50-$100/hour, commensurate with experience. Please send an introduction
email and resume or bio to *info@penncreativestrategy.com*
https://www.penncreativestrategy.com/mail%20to:%20info@penncreativestrategy.com>

Black, Indigenous, and people of color, LGBTQ, TGNC folks strongly encouraged to reach out.

CSDE Workshop: PAA Extended Abstract Workshop

Are you considering submitting a paper to the Population Association of America (PAA) meetings? Believe it or not, there are some tricks of the trade in preparing a submission and increasing your chance of acceptance! The PAA deadline for abstract submissions is September 25 and the call for papers is here.  To help you get ready, on September 1st, CSDE will hold a virtual workshop about writing extended abstracts for PAA, led by CSDE Training Director Christine Leibbrand. Attendees will have the opportunity to have their extended abstract reviewed by a peer and a faculty member, as well as to review one of their peers’ manuscripts.

In this workshop, we will be discussing the Population Association of American (PAA) annual conference, how sessions are organized, and what qualities reviewers are looking for when assessing submissions, particularly extended abstracts. We will then discuss some tips for writing a good submission and choosing an appropriate session to submit to.

Requirements for participation: Participants will send their extended abstracts to their peer review partners on September 8th and they must review their partner’s extended abstract by September 15th. Please only sign up if you anticipate that you will be able to meet these deadlines. If you do not anticipate you will be able to do so but would like to watch the workshop, a Zoom link will be made available for those unable to attend.

To participate, please fill out the sign up form by Tuesday August 25th (Sign Up Form). Registration is limited to 15 participants.If you have questions please contact Christine Leibbrand at cleibb@uw.edu.

PAA Extended Abstract Workshop
When: Sept. 1 (Tuesday) from 1-2:30pm
Where: Zoom (link sent to registrants)
Link to sign up: https://redcap.csde.washington.edu/surveys/?s=4JHHW3MEF7