2012 Pilot Grants in Health Disparities Research

The University of Minnesota’s Program in Health Disparities Research (PHDR) and Minnesota Center for Cancer Collaborations (MC3) announce the 2012 Pilot Grants in Health Disparities Research program. These grants are designed to encourage community-initiated research and foster sustainable long-term collaborations between community-based organizations and academic researchers on research projects focused on reducing and eliminating health disparities.

For this funding cycle, we are seeking to fund projects that focus on cancer or tobacco-related health disparities in Minnesota, or any health disparities topic in North Minneapolis. Cancer-related pilot grants can focus on disparities relative to specific cancer risk factors, including lifestyle factors such as tobacco use, diet, and physical activity; environmental exposures to different types of chemicals and radiation; and, certain types of infections. In 2012, we expect to make 3-5 awards, ranging from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $20,000 in direct costs. Indirect costs are not permitted in this grant mechanism.

Submit an Application

Download the Request for Proposals

View Pre-Application Workshop Presentation

2012 Pilot Grants Schedule

• February 1:Request for Proposals announced
• February 8: Pre-Application Workshop
• February 29: Deadline for letters of interest
• February 29 – mid-April: Community-based organizations matched with academic researchers based on research interests and invited to submit full application
• April 25: Full research proposals due from research teams
• May 9: Grants reviewed by committee of community and academic experts
• May 30: Grants reviewed and scored by advisory council members
• June 4: Grant awardees announced

Partner Organizations

• Clearway Minnesota
• University of Minnesota:
  
  - Program in Health Disparities Research
  - Minnesota Center for Cancer Collaborations
  - Masonic Cancer Center
  - Office for Business & Community Economic Development, The Community Health Initiative (w/ Medica)