The simple answer is “Yes” and also “the more partners, the better.” We encourage research-community partnerships to ensure that your research team has the necessary scientific expertise, systems...
FAQ
37. Do I need community partners for this funding opportunity?
36. Do I need a research partner(s) for this funding opportunity?
S4A is a research program that places a high priority on producing scientifically rigorous and credible evidence. We encourage partnerships between community-based organizations and research...
35. How does this CFP define and conceptualize systemic racism?
Systemic racism and structural racism are forms of injustice resulting from historical and contemporary laws, policies, and practices that perpetuate unfair treatment of people from racial and ethnic...
34. Do I have to budget the full 50% of the total project budget to a subcontracted research partner?
No, you do not have to budget the full 50% of the budget to the research partner subcontract. The CBO applicant organization may allocate up to 50% of the total project budget to a subcontract with...
33. Is assistance available to help my organization identify a research partner to help develop our research idea and LOI?
If you are a community-based organization (rather than a university or research institution), you can utilize a variety of technical assistance resources and supports available through the S4A System...
32. Is technical assistance available to help my organization develop our research idea and LOI?
Yes, we encourage you to participate in one of our CFP webinars, and attend one or more of the weekly CFP Office Hour sessions. You can ask questions and obtain general feedback about your ideas. ...
31. Can my LOI address topics unrelated to the three Priority Topics of Interest?
Yes, you may propose a research study to address other topics, as long as your research focuses on a system alignment strategy that helps medical, social, and public health systems work together to...
30. Can my LOI address more than one of the three Priority Topics of Interest?
Yes BUT you will need to specify which ONE of the three Priority Topics provides the best fit with your proposed research. Note that the three Priority Topics of Interest are described on Page 3 of...
29. Do I need to specify which of the three Priority Topics of Interest my LOI will address?
Yes, when you submit your LOI using the RWJF online system, you will answer several questions, including a question asking about which Priority Topic of Interest your LOI addresses. Note that the...
28. Should I include references/citations in my LOI and do these count against the 3 page limit?
You may upload a separate document containing references that are cited in your LOI, so that this reference list does not count against the 3-page LOI limit. Please review the LOI Template for...