Behavioral and Social Science Research on Understanding and Reducing Health Disparities

Program Title

Behavioral and Social Science Research on Understanding and Reducing Health Disparities

Agency/Sub-Agency

CDC\OD\OCSO\PHR

Description

Purpose. To encourage behavioral and social science research on the causes and solutions to health and disabilities disparities in the U. S. population. Health disparities between, on the one hand, racial/ethnic populations, lower socioeconomic classes, and rural residents and, on the other hand, the overall U.S. population are major public health concerns. Emphasis is placed on research in and among three broad areas of action:

1.    Public policy,
2.    health care, and
3.    disease/disability prevention.  

Particular attention is given to reducing “health gaps” among groups. Proposals that utilize an interdisciplinary approach, investigate multiple levels of analysis, incorporate a life-course perspective, and/or employ innovative methods such as system science or community-based participatory research are particularly encouraged.

Eligible Entity(ies)

TBD

Intended Beneficiaries

Populations affected by health disparities

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.

93. 283

CFDA Category

Health

CFDA Sub-Category(ies)

Specialized Health Research and Training; Prevention and Control

Keyword(s)

Health Disparities; Behavioral; Research

HHS Announcement No.

TBD

New Funding Opportunity

Yes

Competition Type (N), (CC) or (M)

N

Single Source / Limited Competition

No

Est Annual Min Award

$0.00

Est Annual Max Award

$0.00

Est Number of Awards

6

Est Posting Date

4/17/2008

Est Application Deadline

6/16/2008

Est Award Date

10/8/2008

Est Start Date

9/29/2008

Program Contact Name

BETANCOURT, DENISSE

Program Contact Telephone No.

404. 639.4821

Program Contact Email

dbetancourt@cdc.gov

Agency Forecast ID No.

CDC186