Alliance for Research in Chicagoland Communities 2015 Seed Grant: Info Session

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1 Alliance for Research in Chicagoland Communities 2015 Seed Grant: Info Session February 11, 2015 Center for Community Health Institute for Public Health and Medicine and Northwestern University Clinical & Translational Sciences Institute 1

2 Goals for the Session Seed Grant Program Purpose/Eligibility Application and Review Process Resources Q&A 2

3 Community engaged research Approach that calls for conducting research in a collaborative way involving partnerships between communities and academics in an exchange of expertise between academics, as scientific experts, and communities, as local and cultural experts. Broad spectrum: minimal collaboration to comm. orgs & researchers as equal partners in all aspects of the research 3

4 Spectrum Inform Consult Involve Collaborate Empower We will keep you informed We will consider your input and give feedback about how it informed our decisions We will ensure that your input is considered among the choices we implement We will work together to decide and ensure everyone s views are incorporated as much as possible We will implement what you decide How can you tell if a research project/partnership is community-engaged or community-placed? Who has the power to make decisions?

5 Community Engaged Research Key Principles Builds on strengths & resources within community Facilitates collaboration in all phases of research Academics & community learn together both are empowered Disseminates findings to all partners Integrates knowledge gathering & action for mutual benefit of all partners Ensure findings are used for change Israel BA, EngE, Schulz AJ, and Parker EA eds. 5 (2005) Methods in community-based participatory research for health. Jossey-Bass: San Francisco, CA

6 ARCC 2015 Seed Grant Goals Support community engaged research partnership development Foster the development of community engaged research projects/proposals for external funding Support the dissemination and implementation of research findings contributing to community health 6

7 2015 Seed Grants Focus and format are same as 2014 ARCC grants Three types of grants For all types: Up to $5K Up to 12 months Three types of grants 7

8 Partnership Development Grants Intended to support newly developing or potential partnerships May form to explore community based participatory research (CBPR), patient centered outcomes research (PCOR), or other engaged research collaborations. Possible activities: Relationship building, Exploring areas of shared interest/compatible skills Defining roles/responsibilities of partners Developing partnership infrastructure Planning future collaboration and proposals 8

9 Partnership Development Grants Eligibility: Applications may be submitted jointly by a communityacademic partnership (community organization and Northwestern faculty member) Possible submission without partner. Reviewed on case by case basis. Priority will be given to applications involving partners not previously involved in engaged research. Applicants who need assistance in connecting with possible partners should contact ARCC ASAP. 9

10 Project/Proposal Development Grants Intended to support established partnerships in the development of specific new collaborative research projects or proposals. Possible activities include collaboratively analyzing, reviewing and interpreting existing data; collaboratively designing and getting input on research project (research questions, methodologies, participants, etc.); collaboratively preparing and submitting proposal for external funding (e.g. NIH, PCORI, private foundation grant). Eligibility: Application must be submitted jointly by a community academic partnership (community organization and Northwestern faculty member). 10

11 Research Dissemination/ Implementation Grants Intended to support established partnerships to generate products/activities that facilitate the transfer/spread of their evidence based findings to community audiences, other sites, or policy makers. Possible activities include developing dissemination products/activities (e.g. white paper, policy brief, infographics, media, manuscript, etc.) or implementation products/activities (e.g. train the trainer session or training guide, implementation guide). Eligibility: Applications must be submitted jointly by a community academic partnership (community organization and Northwestern faculty member). Priority to submissions from previous ARCC seed grant partnerships. 11

12 Awards Up to $20,000 available Each grant is up to $5K don t ask for the max if not necessary Not a predetermined number of funded projects (based on submission quality) No matching required 12

13 Guidance from past grants Must have research focus not conducting research but planning for it, seeking funding for it, disseminating/implementing it Clearly show community interest/involvement Don t have overly ambitious expectations Build on other support, if you have it Connect to future research and opportunities Incorporate active participation in ARCC activities/training 13

14 Budget Use required budget form posted online Split budget (proportions determined by team): $ for academic partner/related expenses go to academic co PI $ for community partner/related expenses go to community co PI Possible expenses support partnership meetings support participation of community/academic partners and/or community residents/patients/stakeholders Support project staff on grant activities (manage meetings/logistics, collect/analyze data) consult with methodological experts for research design or dissemination/implementation (e.g. biostatistician, qualitative researcher, graphic designer, policy expert) production of dissemination/implementation tools (printing, video/audio production, translation) 14

15 Pre Application Before submission, applicants are required to contact ARCC director Jen Brown to discuss the fit and feasibility of potential proposal ideas. This is mandatory and must be done no later than March 9. Jen Brown, , 15

16 Application For all award types: Application should not exceed 5 pages. Project title Contact info for submitting partners (community and academic co PIs) Indication of which of the 3 types of ARCC seed grant Aims your application is seeking Succinct description of how application will achieve the goals described. Include appropriate milestones. Budget. Must use budget form provided on ARCC website and also include budget justification (in addition to 5 page limit) 16

17 Review Process Review by experienced faculty and partners Criteria: Strong science and strong collaboration Quality and feasibility of community and academic partner engagement Quality and feasibility of proposed activities Potential for future research collaboration and funding Potential for positive community impact. In person NIH style review meeting with full group of reviewers Applicants will receive feedback on their applications 17

18 Timeline Deadlines Contact ARCC Director Now to discuss your idea March 9, 2015 Application Deadline March 20, 2015 Funding decisions communicated April

19 Other Possible Funding Opps Voucher & Pilot Programs Open to all NU faculty & partners collaborating w/nu faculty Focus includes dissemination/implementation in community settings and pilot/prep for external funding Predominantly for NUCATS services e.g. data analysis Voucher program Up to $2,500. Ongoing submission. Response within 2 weeks. 500 word application Pilot Program Up to $10,000. Deadlines: March 15, July 15, November word application 19

20 Resources Previous ARCC seed grants on ARCC website Online ARCC Resource Directory: Feb 20 April 7 April 22 Deadline for ARCC Award Nominations Center for Community Health Writing Retreat ARCC Town Hall May 6 Workshop: Conducting Research with Chicago Public Schools February Resources and Opportunities listing 20

21 National Resources Resources Skill Building Online Curriculum Progress in Community Health Partnerships Journal Patient and Family Engagement Rubric Sample Patient Engagement Plans

22 Alliance for Research in Chicagoland Communities Mission: Promoting and supporting collaborative research partnerships between Chicago area community based and faith based organizations & Northwestern University that lead to measurable improvements in community health Guided by steering committee of 13 community and faithbased organizations, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Department of Public Health, and 11 Northwestern faculty.

23 Alliance for Research in Chicagoland Communities Logan Square Neighborhood Association Chicago Youth Programs Westside Health Authority Demoiselle 2 Femme Apostolic Faith Church Vida/SIDA Cambodian Association of Illinois Chinese Mutual Aid Association Access Living ARCC STEERING COMMITTEE Coalition of Limited English Speaking Elderly Healthcare Consortium of Illinois Casa Central Korean American Community Services Northwestern Faculty: Amy Eisenstein, PhD, Rebecca Ford-Paz, PhD, George Greene, PhD, Ruchi Gupta, MD MPH, Bill Healey, PT, Ed D, GCS, Gail Huber, PT, PhD, Darby Morhardt, PhD, Anagha Loharikar, MD, Karen Sheehan, MD MPH, Melissa Simon MD MPH, David Victorson, PhD Government Agencies: Chicago Department Of Public Health, Chicago Public Schools Staff: Jen Brown, MPH, Gina Curry, Maryann Mason, PhD, Virginia Bishop, MD, MPH CCH: Center for Community Health Director: Ronald Ackermann MD, MPH, Deputy Director: Darius Tandon, PhD Steering Committee Gupta is member NUCATS: Northwestern University Clinical & Translational Sciences Institute Director: Donald Lloyd-Jones MD, ScM IPHAM: Institute for Public Health and Medicine Director: Rowland Chang, MD

24 Jen Brown: Gina Curry: g curry@northwestern.edu;