The Center for Prevention Science in Child and Family Health (CPSCFH) is the first child research-focused program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and the first family- and prevention-science program in the U.S. Priority areas are: lifestyle behaviors, SDoH, and Health Services Research, and build on the success of existing research programs.
Funding:
Boost awards will be $5,000 awarded twice yearly. The intended purpose of these research awards is to fund smaller pilot programs that will assist investigators in obtaining preliminary data for larger grant proposals. Proposals will be reviewed by Center members.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must be a faculty member within the Advocate system with an appointment at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Application Process:
Boost award applications should be submitted through the online submission link. See information below for content needed for the submission. Applications are brief.
Application requirements listed below:
- Proposal must be related to the focus of the CPSCFH, and within one of its core focus areas
- Proposal must have a plan for future project development and funding
- Awardees must participate in at least one consultation with CPSCFH leadership to explore linkages and potential collaborations
- Awardees are expected to present their project at the annual research symposium sponsored by the CPSCFH
Review Criteria for Scoring:
- Quality of written application
- Describe the project significance, methodology, and plans for future funding
- Clearly stated project goals and objectives
- Feasibility of completing the project goals and objectives within the 12 month funding period
- Appropriateness of budget
Submission Deadlines:
Spring dates:
- Open Feb. 15
- Due March 15
- Awarded April 1
Fall dates:
- Open Aug. 15
- Due Sept. 15
- Awarded Oct. 1
Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Selina Quinones at selina.quinones@advocatehealth.org