Issue No. 77                                                                        July 20, 2021

Highlighted News and Announcements:

NIH eRA Commons Announcement: As of July 19, 2021, NIH eRA Commons no longer supports Internet Explorer 11. NIH recommends using a supported browser such as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari or Microsoft Edge.

The National Institutes of Health and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy are organizing a series of listening sessions to get feedback from patient advocacy groups, industry, scientific professional organizations, and other stakeholders. Of particular interest to SSW:

• Listening Session 4: Advocates for Research on Minority Health and Health Disparities. July 30, 2021, 6:00-8:15am.

Listening Session 5: Advocates for Research on Addiction and Alcoholism. August 2, 2021, 6:00-8:00am.

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Northwest Education Access is looking to hire 3 Education Advocates serving students in (1) Seattle, (2) Kirkland/Bellevue, and (3) Tacoma/Federal Way. 

JOB POSTING: https://ideali.st/NFUpZL

 

JOB TITLE: Education Advocate

SALARY: $50,000 + benefits

SCHEDULE: Full time (with some evening and weekend commitments); 40 hours/week

JOB LOCATION/PARTNER SITES: 3 positions available for various locations around King and Pierce Counties, primarily in (1) Seattle, (2) Bellevue and Kirkland and (3) Tacoma and Federal Way. Travel to other regions, such as Beacon Hill for team meetings, is sometimes required. Education Advocates will have the flexibility of working remotely while prioritizing at least 40% of time working in person, this will vary among regions and partner site commitments. (NWEA will adapt remote work based on WA State and CDC recommendations)

 

ABOUT NORTHWEST EDUCATION ACCESS (formerly known as Seattle Education Access) 

Northwest Education Access (NWEA) works throughout the greater Puget Sound region on Coast Salish land. We provide comprehensive and individualized support to help low-income young people, ages 16-29, build their own path to higher education and beyond. NWEA focuses specifically on supporting alternative routes to high school completion and the transition into post-secondary pathways. The young people we serve navigate complex education barriers that are compounded by inequitable access to basic needs like housing, mental health services, and childcare. They do this while experiencing institutional racism and surviving generational and historical trauma. Many of the young people we serve are considered ‘Opportunity Youth,’ meaning they are typically disconnected from school and/or work. Despite a range of backgrounds, our students all share a strong motivation to complete their education and demonstrate resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.

The NWEA program model is based on having a team of Education Advocates located at partner sites throughout the community. Partner sites include community or technical colleges, Open Doors programs, youth-serving homeless shelters, and other service providers working with low-income youth.

JOB POSTING: https://ideali.st/NFUpZL

Dear School of Social Work students (both continuing and incoming),

The SSW is trying to better meet the mental health needs of all our students and we’ve hired a .5 mental health specialist, Lev Cunningham,  who created a *brief* survey to ask about your needs and preferences for drop-in support, workshops, and more.  The survey is anonymous, unless you choose to write-in your information in the open comment field.

Your answers will influence the free mental health services offered by the SSW!  If you’re able, please take the time to let us know what you want and need by taking this short survey by August 6th!

And, there are currently services being offered this summer.  For more info and to learn more about our mental health specialist, check out this canvas page.

Thank you for your input!

—

SSW Student Services and

Lev Cunningham, MSW

Mental Health Specialist, School of Social Work

Are you a student looking for Financial Aid

Coaches are available all summer to talk about:

• Snap enrollment
• Rent help
• Utility assistance
• Financial aid
• Orca lift
• and a variety of other services

Make an appointment today to learn about what resources work for you: https://benefitshub.setmore.com/

Apply to be a Benefits Hub Coach! Join the Bridge ti Finish team as one of the 28 new AmeriCorps coaches in Fall of 2021!

How to Apply:

Applicatin deadline 08/16/2021

• Apply now! We are hiring on a rolling basis
• Please expect a response within 1-2 days
• Please contact unitedwayamericorps@uwkc.org with any questions

More information here: https://www.uwkc.org/about-us/careers/americorps/benefits-hub-program-direct-service/

Registration Link: https://www.wsscsw.org/event-4158082

Even if you’ve been away from campus, you’re part of the UW community. Wherever you spent the last academic year, you have a unique Husky Experience to share. Tell us about it and apply to be a 2021 Homecoming Scholar!

The UWAA is offering $2,000 scholarships to six Huskies from all three UW campuses who exemplify the difference a UW education can make on the lives of students. Wondering what that might mean? Meet the 2020 Homecoming Scholars.

Applications are due by Aug. 17. Recipients will be notified in early September and recognized in October.

UWAA Homecoming Scholars:

• Will be UW sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students in the fall of 2021.
• Can articulate the impact of a transformational educational experience while enrolled at the UW.
• Are a positive representative of the University.
• Demonstrate a commitment to community.
• Receive one of six $2,000 Homecoming scholarships.

Don’t miss out! Apply by Aug. 17.

Apply Now

The NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (NSF GRFP) funds approximately 2,000 awards per year for research-based graduate study in science and engineering.

HOW MUCH: A $34,000 annual stipend and full cost of tuition and fees for 3 years.

ELIGIBILITY: U.S. citizens, nationals and permanent residents only, rising seniors and bachelor’s alumni planning to pursue research-based Master’s or PhD programs, current graduate students who have not previously applied while enrolled in a graduate program. Get more eligibility details here. 

CRITERIA: Potential for significant contribution to scientific field and positive impact on society

UPCOMING SESSIONS:

• NSF GRFP INFO SESSION, Thursday, July 22, 5-6pm PST, Register for this session
• NSF GRFP FIRST-DRAFT STATEMENT WRITING WORKSHOP, Wednesday, July 28, 5-6pm PST, Register for this session
• NSF GRFP INFO SESSION, Tuesday, September 14, 5:30-6:30pm PST. Register for this session
• NSF GRFP PEER REVIEW WORKSHOP, Thursday, September 23, 4:30-5:30pm, PST. Register for this session

QUESTIONS? 

• Undergraduate students & alumni: Robin Chang, robinc@uw.edu; and Emily Smith, emilys42@uw.edu
• Graduate Students: Robyn Davis, rldavis@uw.edu

SKY Club wants you to join them at the Online SKY Campus Happiness Program at the University of Washington from Jul 30 – Aug 1. SKY Happiness Retreat is a powerful weekend retreat filled with evidence-based meditation and breathwork practices, social connection, self-development, and stress-management skills which bring calm, clarity, and happiness. INTERESTED? Click on the blue button below and answer just a couple of questions to apply for a 75% discount to attend the retreat. Once your application has been accepted, we will notify you to register. Availability is first-come, first-serve, and attendance to ALL sessions is mandatory.

About SKY@UW

The mission of our SKY Club is to revolutionize student mental health with evidence-based Breathwork & Mediation, Emotional Intelligence, Social Connection, and Service Leadership to our campus community. SKY@UW is a local chapter of SKY Club which is present in more than 73 universities across US and has positively impacted lives of thousands of students. Around 3700 students did online SKY campus happiness course in 2020 in 73 campus over USA.

SKY@UW has been hosting online weekly meditation/ mindfulness/ yoga sessions with certified instructors; the SKY Club also hosts a wellness workshop called SKY Campus Happiness in which students are taught SKY breath meditation and stress-management skills which bring calm, clarity and happiness.

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Issue No. 76                                                                                                                              July 13, 2021

Highlighted News and Announcements:

COVID-19 Guidelines for Research

• The UW has released revised COVID-19 Guidance, which you can read here. What’s new:
  • New COVID-19 prevention for transit
  • Updated COVID-19 prevention plan
  • Updated COVID-19 cleaning and disinfection protocol
  • Updated COVID-19 restrictions on Human Subjects Research
• All PIs and Laboratory heads must revise their Return to Research Plans and have them approved by your unit. New regulations include:
  • Daily symptom attestation is no longer required (but individuals should self-monitor and stay home if ill).
  • Physical distancing is no longer required, regardless of vaccination status. Non-vaccinated employees are encouraged to distance if in a crowded setting.
  • Face coverings are still required indoors for non-fully vaccinated individuals.
  • Lab density restrictions for COVID are no longer in effect.

30 days notice of any requirement to return to work must be given to employees who have been working remotely.

New Publications
Heerde, J. A., Bailey, J. A., Toumbourou, J. W., Rowland, B., & Catalano, R. F. (2021). Adolescent antecedents of young adult homelessness: A cross-national path analysis. Prevention Science. Advance online publication.

Selected Funding Opportunities
List of all active NIH grant opportunities

CFAR Trainee Support Grants
Deadlines: July 15, 2021, October 15, 2021, and January 15, 2022
CFAR Trainee Support Grants help fund a variety of activities for students, fellows, and junior faculty which are directly relevant to their career development. The purpose of the program is to provide modest support to enhance career development of trainees and junior investigators pursuing research careers in HIV/AIDS and to encourage collaboration with other HIV/AIDS investigators.

AIDS Research Center on Mental Health and HIV/AIDS (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
LOI Deadline: July 25, 2021
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Division of AIDS Research (DAR) encourages applications for Center Core grants (P30) to support HIV/AIDS Research Centers (ARC). The ARC is intended to provide infrastructure support that facilitates the development of high impact science in HIV/AIDS and mental health that is relevant to the NIMH mission.

Accessing Social Determinants of Health Data through Local Data Intermediaries Initiative
Deadline: July 27, 2021
The Department of Health and Human Services is soliciting applications for the Accessing Social Determinants of Health through Local Data Intermediaries Initiative. The purpose of this initiative is to demonstrate whether existing local data intermediaries can facilitate community stakeholder access to and utilization of integrated community-level data and increase community stakeholder skill and capacity to use and apply data to address health disparities among racial and ethnic minority populations.

The Russell Sage Foundation Grant: Social, Political, and Economic Inequality
LOI Deadline: July 28, 2021
Application Deadline: November 17, 2021
This award funds innovative investigator-initiated research that will expand our understanding of social, political, and economic inequalities and the mechanisms by which they influence the lives of individuals and families. We welcome projects that explore the relevance of economic, racial, ethnic, age, gender, immigration, residence, or other statuses for the distribution of social, political and economic outcomes within and across these groups.

The Russell Sage Foundation Grant: Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration
LOI Deadline: July 28, 2021
Application Deadline: November 17, 2021
This award funds innovative investigator-initiated research on the social, economic, and political effects of the changing racial and ethnic composition of the U.S. population, including the transformation of communities and ideas about what it means to be American. RSF is especially interested in research that examines the roles of race, ethnicity, nativity, gender and legal status in outcomes for immigrants, U.S.-born racial and ethnic minorities, and native-born whites.

2021 Solution Focused Brief Therapy Association Research Award
Deadline: July 30, 2021
The SFBTA Research Award aims at fostering the growth of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy by encouraging original research in solution-focused practices, and to support students, faculty or practitioners who wish to study solution-focused practices. The 2021 SFBTA Research Award will provide up to $5,000.00 to support ongoing or proposed projects.

ITHS Pilot Program Awards
LOI Deadline: August 1, 2021
Proposal Deadline: September 27, 2021
The Institute of Translational Health Sciences at UW has three upcoming funding opportunities as part of their Pilot Program Award series: the Early-Stage Product Development (ESPD) award, and the Translational Research Partnership awards: the New Interdisciplinary Academic Partnership (TRP—NIAP) award and the Academic/Community Partnership (TRP—ACP) award. These awards  offer early-career investigators more opportunities to translate research findings into improved patient health.

Research Grants on Reducing Inequality
LOI Deadline: August 4, 2021
The William T. Grant Foundation’s mission is to support research to improve the lives of young people ages 5-25 in the United States. These grants invest in high-quality field-initiated studies on reducing inequality in youth outcomes. Studies that aim to build, test, or increase understanding of programs, policies, or practices to reduce inequality in the academic, social, behavioral, or economic outcomes of young people are well suited for this award.

Short-Term Research Education Program to Enhance Diversity in Health-Related Research
Deadlines: August 9, 2021 (first deadline; can submit on future R25 deadlines through February 23, 2024)
The over-arching goal of this NHLBI R25 program is to support educational activities within the mission areas of the NHLBI that can enhance the diversity of the biomedical, behavioral and clinical research workforce by providing research experiences and related opportunities in the mission areas of the NHLBI to undergraduate and health professional students from diverse backgrounds, including those from nationally underrepresented groups

Providing Research Education Experiences to Enhance Diversity in the Next Generation of Substance Use and Addiction Scientists
Deadlines: August 10, 2021, November 15, 2021
The goal of this R25 program is to support educational activities that encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, to pursue further studies or careers in research. This FOA will support Courses for Skills Development (i.e., short courses, boot camps, seminars, advanced courses) and Research Experiences (i.e., mentored hands-on research experiences for students, fellows, and early-stage faculty). Click here for more information.

*Newly Added*
NIH Director’s New Innovator Award
Deadline: August 20, 2021
The High-Risk, High-Reward research program at NIH supports exceptionally creative scientists pursuing highly innovative research with the potential for broad impact. Preliminary data are not required. the Innovator Award is for exceptionally creative early career scientists proposing innovative, high-impact projects.

*Newly Added*
Framework to Address Health Disparities through Collaborative Policy Efforts: Coordinating Center 
Deadline: August 23, 2021
The Office of Minority Health at NIH is soliciting applications to establish and operate a Coordinating Center to lead efforts to assess policies that may create or perpetuate health disparities by contributing to structural racism.

*Newly Added*
Framework to Address Health Disparities through Collaborative Policy Efforts: Demonstration Projects 
Deadline: August 23, 2021
The Office of Minority Health at NIH is soliciting applications for demonstration projects that will develop tools and processes to assess the impact of structural racism on health disparities and implement policies to improve health outcomes

Understanding and Addressing the Impact of Structural Racism and Discrimination on Minority Health and Health Disparities (R01 – Clinical Trial Optional)
Deadline: August 24, 2021
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), with other NIH Institutes, Centers and Offices (ICOs), is soliciting applications on (1) observational research to understand the role of structural racism and discrimination (SRD) in causing and sustaining health disparities, and (2) intervention research that addresses SRD in order to improve minority health or reduce health disparities.

*Newly Added*
NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award
Deadline: September 1, 2021
The High-Risk, High-Reward research program at NIH supports exceptionally creative scientists pursuing highly innovative research with the potential for broad impact. Preliminary data are not required. The Transformative Research Award is for individuals or teams proposing groundbreaking, unconventional research with the potential to create new scientific paradigms.

NIDDK Short-Term Research Experience Program to Unlock Potential (STEP-UP)
Deadline: September 1, 2021
NIDDK’s Short-Term Research Experience for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP) provides funding to research institutions to provide for a national summer research experience program for high school and undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research on a national basis, including individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities.

*Newly Added*
NIH Director’s Early Independence Award
Deadline: September 3, 2021
The High-Risk, High-Reward research program at NIH supports exceptionally creative scientists pursuing highly innovative research with the potential for broad impact. Preliminary data are not required. The Early Independence Award is for exceptional junior scientists bypassing postdoctoral training to launch independent research careers.

NIMH Research Education Mentoring Program for HIV/AIDS Researchers
Deadline, September 7, 2021
This FOA will support research education programs for students, post-doctorates, and/or early career faculty that have a thematic concentration in behavioral and social science research priorities (e.g., HIV prevention and care continua; understanding and addressing HIV-related health disparities; dissemination and implementation science research), and/or HIV neuroscience research (e.g., HIV/CNS neuropathogenesis; genetics and therapeutics; HIV/CNS latency and cure strategies).

*Newly Added*
NIH Director’s Pioneer Award
Deadline: September 10, 2021
The High-Risk, High-Reward research program at NIH supports exceptionally creative scientists pursuing highly innovative research with the potential for broad impact. Preliminary data are not required. The Pioneer Award is for scientists with outstanding records of creativity pursuing pioneering approaches to major challenges. .

William T. Grant Foundation Institutional Challenge Grant
Deadline: September 14, 2021
The Institutional Challenge Grant encourages university-based research institutes, schools, and centers to build sustained research-practice partnerships with public agencies or nonprofit organizations in order to reduce inequality in youth outcomes. The Foundation especially encourages proposals from teams with African American, Latinx, Native American, and Asian American members in leadership roles.

Royalty Research Fund
Deadline: September 27, 2021
The Office of Research invites applications to the Fall 2021 round of the Royalty Research Fund (RRF) grant program. The purpose of the RRF is to advance new directions in research, particularly for disciplines for which external funding opportunities are minimal, for faculty who are junior in rank, or in cases where funding may provide opportunities to increase applicants’ competitiveness for subsequent funding.

Short Courses on Interdisciplinary Behavioral and Social Sciences Research on Aging
Deadline: October 4, 2021
The objective of this FOA is to support short-term intensive courses or summer institutes for skills development in the areas of Genomics for Social Scientists (to provide hands-on experiences for researchers working at the intersection of genetics and social science research), Interdisciplinary Social Science Research in Aging (to attract new/junior researchers and increase cross-fertilization across disciplines), and Reproducibility in the Social and Behavioral Sciences (establishing tools, best practices, and training curricula to accelerate reproducibility).

Comprehensive Care for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus from Populations with Health Disparities
Deadline: October 5, 2021 (first R01 deadline; can submit on future NIH deadlines through June 5, 2024)
This award will support innovative multidisciplinary and multi-level research designed to develop and/or test interventions to optimize care of persons with Type 2 diabetes from populations with health/health care disparities concordant with evidence-based guidelines. NIH-designated health disparity populations include racial and ethnic minorities, sexual and gender minorities, socioeconomically disadvantaged populations, and underserved rural populations.

Addressing Health Disparities among Immigrant Populations through Effective Interventions
Deadline: NIH Standard R01 deadline dates (February 5,  June 5, October 5) through January 2023
This announcement calls for multidisciplinary/multilevel research focusing on the design and implementation of effective interventions that will address immigrant-specific factors to reduce health disparities, particularly among migrant workers, recent and 1st generation immigrants.

Notice of Special Interest: NIH R01 Applications from Individuals from Diverse Backgrounds, Including Under-Represented Minorities
Deadline: Open through May 8, 2023
NIH seeks to promote diversity in all of its research programs and to increase the participation of underrepresented groups. this notice is being issued to highlight interest in receiving research project applications submitted by investigators from diverse backgrounds.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Evidence for Action: Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health
Deadline: Open
Evidence for Action (E4A), a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), funds research that expands the evidence needed to build a Culture of Health (broadly defined as one in which good health and well-being flourish across geographic, demographic, and social sectors; public and private decision-making is guided by the goal of fostering equitable communities; and everyone has the opportunity to make choices that lead to healthy lifestyles).

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Pioneering Ideas: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health
Deadline: Open
Pioneering Ideas seeks proposals that are primed to influence health equity in the future. We are interested in ideas that address any of these four areas of focus: Future of Evidence; Future of Social Interaction; Future of Food; Future of Work. Additionally, we welcome ideas that might fall outside of these four focus areas, but which offer unique approaches to advancing health equity and our progress toward a Culture of Health.

Events and Lectures

ITHS Introduction to Clinical Research Boot Camp
Research Staff: July 19-23, 12:00-1:00pm
Investigators: July 26-30, 12:00-1:00pm
The Institute for Translational Health Sciences (ITHS) is offering an Introduction to Clinical Research Boot camp for research staff and investigators. This workshop is designed to introduce you to the design and management of clinical trials. Research staff will learn about cultural sensitivity in research, coordinator responsibilities, reporting research results, and study operations. Investigators will learn about PI responsibilities, study design and methodology, building an interdisciplinary team, and engaging diverse communities. This boot camp is offered free of charge.

2021 NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Festival
November 19, 2021 
The Annual NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Festival will be hosted by OBSSR and the NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Coordinating Committee. The purpose of the festival is to highlight recently funded behavioral and social sciences research that the NIH supports; bring together behavioral and social scientists within the NIH extramural and intramural communities to network with each other and share scientific ideas; and explore ways to advance behavioral and social sciences research. More details to come in future OFFER newsletters.

Conferences and Workshops

EPLS: The Ripple Effect
July 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2021, 2:00-3:30pm
This four-session distance learning series offers participants an interactive opportunity to explore and experience Ripple Effects Mapping (REM), a participatory evaluation tool designed to identify the outcomes and impact of complex community work. The series will include skill-based learning opportunities, individual and group activities, reading assignments, and group discussions. Free; registration required.

22nd Bienial Conference of the International Consortium for Social Development
July 13-16, 2021
The theme of this year’s conference is Poverty, Inequality and Social Development: Innovations Around the World. Poverty and inequality are longstanding social challenges, greatly increased by the global Covid-19 pandemic, and overlaid with other social, economic and political crises, mass population movements, racial injustice, the digital divide, and climate change. This conference will bring together practitioners, researchers, students, communities, organizations and policy makers to think deeply and carefully about the challenges we face, critically appraise past responses and advance new and novel ways of responding to these difficult challenges.

Introduction to Clinical Research Boot Camp 2021
July 19-23, 2021 12:00-1:00pm (Research Staff)
July 26-30, 2021, 12:00-1:00pm (Investigators)
The Research Staff Track for the Clinical Research Boot Camp is designed for individuals interested in learning about clinical research from a research staff perspective, this track will feature content covering ethical benchmarks for clinical research, coordinator responsibilities, research results reporting, study operations, and engaging the research team. The Investigator Track is designed for individuals interested in learning about clinical research from an investigator’s perspective. Topics will include PI responsibilities, study design and methodology, building an interdisciplinary team, and engaging diverse communities. Free; registration required.

Data-Intensive Research Conference
Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 20-August 5, 2021
Researchers now have access to full count individual-level microdata from the U.S. Census spanning 1850 to 2010. Never before have social scientists had access to population data of this size and scope. These data present extraordinary opportunities but also some challenges. This conference, sponsored by the University of Minnesota, will highlight existing research, offer workshops with hands-on training, and connect scholars with data experts.

NHLBI (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) Workshop: The Promise of NHLBI Data Science
July 20-21, 2021
During this workshop, experts in big data, health, and computer science will provide early-, mid-, and late-stage investigators, as well as graduate students, with opportunities to learn about “big data” that have been generated from NHLBI observational cohort studies, registries, and repositories. Presenters will demonstrate use of novel data scientific methods, discuss the role of datasets and data scientists using AI and machine learning systems,  and use case studies to illustrate the promise of NHLBI data science.

Add Health 2021 Virtual Workshop
July 26, 2021
The Add Health team are hosting a workshop about the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health data.  The Add Health data are a rich source of longitudinal information on adolescent to adult health, especially for exploring the social, biological, and behavioral linkages across the life course. To read more and register for the workshop, click here and here. Registration required.

Conducting Intervention Research in Criminal Justice Settings
July 26-30, 2021
This workshop will prepare you to design and research behavioral or policy interventions that address needs, problems, and conditions related to criminal justice involvement and the criminal justice system. The overall focus of workshop activities is on the process of designing and developing a behavioral or policy intervention manual and an NIH (or equivalent) research grant proposal. Registration required.

NAMI National Convention
July 27-28, 2021
NAMI is pleased to present NAMICon 2021, our annual national convention, virtually July 27-28, 2021. Anyone interested in and impacted by mental health should attend this event dedicated to uplifting, empowering and informing communities with resources, research, support and programming.
As the culmination of events over the past year have demonstrated, more than ever, there is no health without mental health.

22nd National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect
July 27-29, 2021
The 22^ND National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect (NCCAN) offers an exceptional opportunity to connect and learn about nationwide efforts to shift the focus of the child welfare system to primary prevention—creating the conditions for strong and thriving families and communities where children are free from child abuse and neglect.

Family Focused Treatment Association 35th Conference on Treatment Family Care
August 4-5, 2021
Explore strategies and innovations that are being used to deliver effective family focused treatment services in bio, kinship, foster and adoptive homes. The program’s 60 workshops, micro sessions and keynotes will support your professional development in the areas of program development, evaluation, research-to-practice, and more.

Healthy Aging 2021 Symposium
September 8-9, 10:00am-3:30pm PST
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Trust for America’s Health are excited to co-sponsor the Healthy Aging Symposium on September 8 and 9. The 2-day FREE symposium will highlight the latest science, best practices, and innovative solutions to improve the lives and health of older Americans

Virtual Workshop: Food Insecurity, Neighborhood Food Environment, and Nutrition Health Disparities: State of the Science
September 21-23, 2021
This three-day virtual NIH workshop, sponsored in part by NHLBI, aims to review the state of the science related to food insecurity and the neighborhood food environment, then identify research gaps and opportunities. Participants also will explore innovative research strategies that could inform policies and practices that help prevent diet-related health disparities, as well as promote health equity.

American Society on Aging and the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Online Gerontology Courses
Course dates Summer- Fall 2020 Online
The American Society on Aging and the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology are offering four different five-week online gerontology courses. The online learning curriculum provides a flexible and convenient way for you to expand your knowledge of aging issues with in-depth information and insights. Successful participants will earn a certificate of completion from USC, and CE credits are offered from select accreditation providers.

Boston University School of Social Work’s Center for Aging & Disability Research & Education (CADER)
Prepare for the challenges of a rapidly changing society with CADER state-of-the-art online training programs. All CADER courses cover content areas related to legal and ethical considerations, cultural competence, person-centered approaches, health literacy, and strategies for communicating effectively in difficult situations. These online courses are available separately or as part of a certificate program offered from Boston University, are self-paced, and can be taken anytime, and provide continuing education credits.

Arizona Rural Women’s Health Network: Sexual Violence Training for Community Health Workers
Ongoing-online (CHEHs)
The Arizona Rural Women’s Health Network offers a 4 hour course for community health workers that provides an introduction to basic knowledge and skills useful in assisting and responding to victims of sexual violence. The online course includes self-paced modules, a workbook, and a simulated role-play scenario.  Training is offered at no cost.

Postdoctoral Fellowships and Training Opportunities

Principles of Preclinical Translational Science
June 14-July 30
In this course, students will learn key principles of translational science, taught by way of a case study of a highly successful translational research partnership involving NCATS, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Northwestern University and the University of Kansas.

UW Summer Institutes 2021
Online July 7-29, 2021
Select from more than 45 online graduate-level short courses that teach the latest in statistical methods, techniques and analyses. Topics include Statistical Genetics, Statistics for Big Data, Statistics and Modeling in Infectious Diseases, and Statistics for Clinical & Epidemiological Research. Registration required.

UW Certificate in Gerontology
Deadline: September 15, 2021
People who work with older adults often get great satisfaction from making a positive difference in their lives. In this three-course certificate program, you’ll examine the specific challenges and opportunities involved in supporting older adults and their family members.

UWAC Grant Writing Bootcamp, Summer 2021
Deadline: Rolling
You are invited to participate in the Summer 2021 session of UW ALACRITY Center’s grant writing boot camp. To register and be added to calendar invites, please email Katie Osterhage, katieost@uw.edu.

• Overall Objective: To provide guidance and instruction to faculty submitting grant proposals to NIH (particularly NIMH) in how to submit successful proposals focused on behavioral interventions and implementation strategies such as psychotherapy, case management, digital health/technology, and implementation strategies such as training, shared decision making, and quality support/measurement.
• Who should attend: Faculty who have already identified the research questions they wish to study and propose to NIH. Staff who contribute to submissions are also welcome to attend.

Postdoctoral Research Position at the University of Connecticut School of Social Work
Deadline: Open Until Filled
The University of Connecticut School of Social Work and the Connecticut DMHAS Research Division are seeking candidates for a Postdoctoral Associate to work on multiple federally and state funded projects largely focused on behavioral health program evaluations. The post-doc will engage in a number of projects, including SAMHSA funded evaluations of interventions designed to improve the delivery of services for people with mental health and/or substance use disorders

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Promoting Equity in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diseases
Deadline: Open Until Filled
The Steve Hicks School of Social Work and the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin are recruiting two postdoctoral fellows. The goal of the postdoctoral training program is to increase diversity in behavioral, population, and implementation science research to promote health equity in cardiovascular and pulmonary disease. Individuals underrepresented in health-related sciences (African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, Hawaiian Natives, natives of the U.S. Pacific Islands, individuals with physical or mental disabilities, first generation college graduates, sexual gender minorities) are eligible to apply.

Post-Doctoral Position at Northwestern University
Deadline: Rolling
The Contexts of Adolescent Stress and Thriving (C.O.A.S.T.) Lab, led by Dr. Emma Adam, is searching for a post-doctoral scholar to collaborate on the processing, analyzing and writing up data from several randomized control trial intervention studies designed to promote adolescent wellbeing and to reduce racial disparities in adolescent health and achievement. Some assistance with grant writing, with ongoing data collection and helping to oversee lab personnel (staff, graduate students, undergraduate RAs) will also be required.

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Social Work and Gerontology
Deadline: Open Until Filled
The Center for Interventions to Enhance Community Health (CiTECH), in conjunction with the School of Social Work and the Department of Psychiatry, at the University of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce a postdoctoral fellowship in Social Work and Gerontology commencing in the Fall of 2021. This two-year postdoctoral training program provides mentorship and support for fellows to develop their research agendas on mental health and/or substance misuse interventions for older adults in community-based settings.

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Evidence-Based Practices for Immigrant Youth Child and Adolescent Services Division of Infant, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Department of Psychiatry University of California, San Francisco
Deadline: Rolling applications
This postdoctoral fellowship is a placement in a hospital-based outpatient community mental health clinic. The position focuses on development, implementation, and evaluation of outpatient specialty mental health and a school-based prevention program targeting immigrant youth and families. Drawing from evidence-based, family-centered, culturally-attuned, and trauma-informed approaches, the fellow will engage in clinical service delivery and scholarship in an outpatient clinic based program, as well as school-based settings.

Call for Papers and Abstracts

The Journal for Advancing Justice (JAJ) invites submissions for its fourth volume, “Justice Reform: Achieving Evidence-Based Practices in Community Corrections to Promote Recovery
Deadline: July 16, 2021
The Journal for Advancing Justice (JAJ) invites submissions for its fourth volume, “Justice Reform: Achieving Evidence-Based Practices in Community Corrections to Promote Recovery.” This volume is scheduled to be published in the late fall/early winter of 2021 and is supported by a grant from the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Executive Office of the President.

Special Issue in the Journal of Public Mental Health: Suicide and Self-Harm
Abstract Deadline: July 30, 2021
The purpose of the special issue is to present emerging directions in research on suicide and self-harm. A key aim is to present articles that draw on innovative methods (including online ethnography, narrative theory, sociological autopsy, digital resources) and/or address emerging global challenges (the impact of COVID-19, rising suicide rates within some national contexts, social media).

Aging Societies: Extended Working Lives and Discrimination Against Older workers
Deadline: August 23, 2021
Aging & Social Change: Eleventh Interdisciplinary Conference is a forum for discussion of challenges and opportunities for a rapidly growing segment of the population worldwide. We invite proposals for paper presentations, workshops/interactive sessions, posters/exhibits, or colloquia addressing one of the following themes or special focus

Special Issue in Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care: Racism and its Challenges in Palliative Care Work
Deadline: September 1, 2021
Palliative social workers have long attended to and recognized the importance of examining race as a factor influencing the quality of end-of-life care outcomes. This special issue of the Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care seeks to feature works that begin to help us gain a clearer understanding of the problems caused by systemic racism and how to intervene toward solutions.

Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal Special Issue: Foster Parenting and Child Outcomes
Deadline: October 1, 2021
This special issue will be devoted to understanding caregiving/foster parenting and child outcomes. Papers should be focused on research that addresses or supports the mental, physical, or relational health outcomes of children or adolescents in kinship/relative or non-relative foster care by examining various aspects of caregiving/foster parenting. Authors are asked to include a strengths-focused and anti-racist/anti-oppressive lens, as appropriate, to the content of the proposed manuscript.

Behavioral Sciences Special Issue “Culturally Responsive Trauma-Informed Care”
Deadline: November 21, 2021
Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) is widely accepted as a standard for assessment and intervention that not only acknowledges but also respects and integrates the cultural values, beliefs, and practices of patients and families.  This Special Issue is interested in how cultural humility and sensitivity can be incorporated into elements and principles of TIC and what lessons we have learned to create culturally responsive trauma-informed practice and policy in the current care systems.

Healthcare Special Issue “Youth Mental Health and Family Support”
Deadline: January 31, 2022
This Special Issue focuses on innovation in community-based care for young people aged 6–29, and on identifying supportive approaches that foster their success in school, higher education, employment, and social relationships. Of particular interest are services focused on youth aged 14–29 who need support to successfully transition to adulthood.

Global Social Welfare: Research, Policy Practice Special Call for COVID Research
Deadline: Ongoing
Global Social Welfare is inviting authors to contribute research articles sharing experiences and results (both positive and negative) with our readers who can use this information to inform the development and implementation of future social work, social policy and public health programs.

The database for BIPOC-Authored Social Work Papers
Deadline: Ongoing
The BIPOC-Authored Papers for Social Work database was created in an effort to amplify BIPOC voices and perspectives, and to increase the representation of BIPOC authors across social work curriculum. As faculty engage in critical analysis of their syllabi and curricula, the availability of BIPOC-authored materials is an essential element of dismantling the white supremacy embedded in social work and transforming social work education and practice. As a crowd-sourced database, this collaborative endeavor has the potential to elevate academic excellence and enhance a diverse, inclusive, values-based learning environment.

Call for Papers Related to COVID-19
Deadline: Rolling Submission
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing health disparities experienced by traditionally oppressed groups including older adults, low-wage workers and those living in poverty, and people with underlying health conditions. Public policies and practices that intentionally or unintentionally favor positive outcomes for certain groups over others violate human rights and must be rectified. As a result, rather than a one-time special issue of the journal, we invite authors to contribute relevant articles on a rolling basis for peer review.

Research Resources

ITHS Career Development Series
The ITHS Career Development Series consist of monthly lectures and workshops designed to provide junior faculty and investigators with tools, a forum for discussion, and learning opportunities to help advance their careers. Below you will find all the seminars we have recorded, so you can tap into this knowledge when ever you need to! Topics include: How to write Specific Aims, study recruitment strategies, grant writing skills, and responding to reviewer comments.

Video Guide: Overview of Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards, especially the Individual Fellowships (F awards) and Institutional Training Grants (T awards)
In this video, NIH’s Dennis Twombly and Lisa Moeller will take you through an overview of these two types of awards, providing some tips along the way.

All About Grants Podcasts
The Office of Extramural Research (OER) at NIH hosts a series of podcasts relating to NIH grants that is designed for investigators, fellows, students, and research administrators. Episodes cover topics such as grant preparation, developing successful grant applications, advice for new and early career scientists, submitting your application, the peer-review process, and post-award activities and requirements. The latest episode focuses on the newly required Diversity Plans for conference applications. Episodes are available as mp3s for download, and via iTunes. To access mp3s and transcripts of each podcast, click here

Process for submitting a grant application through SSW
OFFER has created a new proposal timeline, a step by step guide outlining all the steps involved from starting through completing the research grant application process at SSW. This form, along with a sample proposal checklist and other useful information can be accessed through MySSW/ProposalDevelopment/Getting Started.

We encourage our readers to submit postings to be included to help us stay relevant to the broad range of social work research interests. Please email Tasha Murphy at tbmurphy@uw.edu to circulate information on funding opportunities, publications, and events.

TOGETHER WASHINGTON | Veteran Suicide Prevention Summit

Multiple dates between July 13, 2021 and July 15, 2021

The purpose of TOGETHER WASHINGTON – WDVA SUICIDE PREVENTION SUMMIT is to update suicide prevention stakeholders on current status of suicide prevention legislation, the Statewide Plan on SMVF Suicide Prevention, and Governor’s Challenge Implementation Plan Strategies. The aim is to create solidarity and collaboration among suicide prevention services/agencies and tribal communities, and learn about the causes of suicide, raise awareness of available intervention services, suicide prevention models and share promising best practices.

Registration Link: https://www.eventsquid.com/event/13534

When Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM EDT Where This is an online event. Please register to attend this event. Follow the instructions in your confirmation email to sign up for the webinar using Zoom ________________________________________________________________________________________ The research evidence is clear that poor mental health and addiction are risk factors for criminal justice involvement and that incarceration is detrimental to health. Join HPIO for a webinar to explore key findings from our latest brief, Connections between Criminal Justice and Health. The brief summarizes research on the complex connections between criminal justice and health, with a focus on the impact of criminal justice involvement on health and well-being. The brief also finds that racism, discrimination and community conditions, such as poverty, housing instability and exposure to trauma, lead to increased criminal justice involvement and drive poor health outcomes. Finally, the brief outlines policy options that state policymakers and other community leaders can take to reduce incarceration and improve the health of Ohioans at highest risk of criminal justice involvement.

Register Now!   After you register for the event you will receive an email confirmation with the webinar link and login credentials.  You will need to sign up for the webinar using Zoom to be able to view the webinar on July 29, 2021. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Alana Clark-Kirk, aclarkkirk@hpio.net.

Issue No. 75                                                                        July 6, 2021

Highlighted News and Announcements:

Updated COVID-19 guidelines for research
From UW Vice Provost Mary Lidstrom:

The Governor’s announcement last week is welcome news for our daily lives as masking and social distancing requirements are relaxed/eliminated for most of our personal activities. For now, current guidelines (masking, distancing) remain in effect until the University releases formal guidance later this week.

• What we know: Physical distancing will no longer be required, regardless of vaccination status.  Employees who are not fully vaccinated are encouraged to distance if in a crowded setting or in areas that are not well ventilated.
• Face coverings will no longer be required for fully-vaccinated individuals. Face coverings will still be required indoors for non-fully vaccinated individuals with the exception of settings where face coverings are required for all people regardless of vaccination status (healthcare, childcare, K-12, shuttles). Units will be required to verify employee vaccination status prior to lifting masking requirements.

While we wait for further guidance, there is time to plan for this full return to in-person research. PIs should review and draft updates to their Return to In-Person Research Plans for rapid implementation.

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Learn, Lead, and make a Lasting Impact in WA State.

Applications for Cohort 8 of the WA Health Care Authorities’ DBHR Prevention Fellowship Program beginning in September 2021 are now open!

Applications are due at 11:59 PM PST on July 26^th, 2021.

 

For the last two years, the Washington State Health Care Authority’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery – Prevention (DBHR-Px), in partnership with Washington State University’s IMPACT Lab, has welcomed 22 passionate, inquisitive, and hardworking undergraduate and graduate students into the DBHR Prevention Fellowship Program.

 

The DBHR Prevention Fellowship is a paid 10-month experience that offers unparalleled access to Washington State’s leaders in behavioral health prevention, treatment, and recovery. Fellows play a pivotal role in the DBHR team, helping solve real world problems in prevention science, substance use prevention, and mental health promotion. These interactions provide one-of-a-kind insights into state, local, and community initiatives that impact the health and wellbeing of children, youth, and families in Washington State. By the end of the Fellowship, Fellows are uniquely positioned to enter the prevention workforce, walking away with newfound leadership and communication skills and a deep understanding of multi-level prevention work.

 

Prevention science experience is not necessary, and students of all majors are encouraged to apply. We welcome all applicants who have obtained or are working towards a Bachelor’s degree! Whether your interest is in Social Work, Public Health, Public Policy, Communication, Public Administration, or elsewhere, there is a place for you here at DBHR-Px.

 

Take the Challenge! Make a Change!

 

More info here:

DBHR Prevention Fellowship Position Job Description

DBHR Prevention Fellowship FAQ Cohort 8.

 

For any questions please contact:

 

• Clara Hill (hill@wsu.edu) or Kelley Pascoe (kelley.pascoe@wsu.edu) at Washington State University
• Akshaya Sivakumar (sivakumar@hca.wa.gov) or Endalkachew Abebaw (Endalkachew.abebaw@hca.wa.gov)

 

Learn more about the fellowship here:

 

• https://hd.wsu.edu/about-the-cpwi-fellowship/
• https://www.theathenaforum.org/fellowship

UW Peace Corp is hiring for a student to act as the UW Campus Peace Corps Recruiter. This role sits in the Career & Internship Center and supports students interested in the Peace Corps through office hours, class visits, workshops and events, career fair attendance and more.

 

One of the pre-requisites for this student role is that the individual be a graduate student as of Fall Quarter 2021, and also be a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer. More info here: UW Peace Corps Strategic Campus Recruiter 2021-2022

Researchers in the Department of Epidemiology (Jessie Seiler, Anjum Hajat, Jen Balkus and Christine Khosropour) are embarking on some qualitative work.  In brief, they developed a new approach to facilitate the incorporation of anti-racist pedagogy into classes in Epidemiology.  The approach (known in the department as the course development plans or CDPs) was implemented during the 2020-2021 academic year and they are now doing an evaluation of the whole process. They intend to interview ~20-25 faculty and TAs to get feedback on the process and areas for improvement.

 

They are seeking to hire individuals with experience conducting in-depth interviews and who are not affiliated with our department or have taken classes with the instructors that will be interviewed.  They are estimating no more than 5 hours per week and hope to be done with interviews by the end of the summer. This work is being supported by a seed grant from UW OMAD. If you are potentially interested in working with them, please contact Jen Balkus (jbalkus@uw.edu). They would be happy to provide additional information on the project, scope, timeline and compensation.  If you are unable to participate but have recommendations on others who would be a good fit, they would welcome those contacts.

Day Center Services Lead (https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/623864)

Seattle, WA • Shelter

Job Type

Full-time

Description

 

We are seeking a responsible and energetic individual with a passion for serving adults experiencing chronic homelessness at our Women’s Day Center in downtown Seattle. General responsibilities include coordinating and facilitating Day Center operations and programming, providing care and crisis management, de-escalating conflicts, providing mentorship to the Day Center team, supporting on-site training and onboarding, maintaining a clean environment, and offering acceptance and hope.

 

The Day Center Services Lead actively engages in Mary’s Place equity work—striving for racially equitable outcomes and taking responsibility for creating, maintaining, and affirming communities for people of color, immigrants and refugees, trans and gender-non-conforming people (our day center serves trans and cis women, as well as non-binary and genderqueer folks), and other populations who routinely encounter systemic oppressions. As an equal opportunity employer, people of color are encouraged to apply.

 

This is a non-exempt position. The standard schedule for Day Center Services Lead is Monday – Friday 7am – 3:30pm. Pay range: $18.95-$21.00/hour.

 

This position does not supervise other employees.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Guest Relations (40%)

• Proactively create a welcoming and affirming environment, provide guests with high-quality customer service, and assist them with resource navigation
• Maintain a calm, affirming demeanor and model positive behavior
• Uphold professional boundaries with guests
• Address behavioral challenges, provide trauma-informed crisis management, de-escalate and mediate conflicts, model appropriate problem-solving strategies, and exit guests if necessary
• Effectively collaborate and regularly communicate with other staff
• Engage guests in conversations around their housing and stability goals; provide information and resources to guests
• Elevate the voices of our guests
• Welcome and orient new guests to the Day Center—provide tours, explain program, and complete and upload Day Center intake documents
• Draft and initiate guest behavior contracts, in consultation with Day Center Site Director

 

Operations (30%)

• Collaboratively execute Day Center processes according to time of the day and in accordance with Mary’s Place policies. These processes include, but are not limited to meal service, facilitation of community meetings, Day Center intakes, processing donations, and guest satisfaction surveys.
• In the absence of the Site Director, act as the Mary’s Place representative for on-site visits by the police, outside vendors, neighbors, and others; collaborate with the Site Director, program officers, and leadership as needed
• Complete weekly supply ordering
• Serve food and adhere to all food safety and serving protocols, including clear and consistent documentation
• Move around the facility and maintain an active presence around Day Center
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment—disinfect high-touch areas; do laundry; restock supplies; clean bathrooms and showers; vacuum, sweep, and mop floors; clean up after meals; take out garbage, compost, and recycling; etc.
• Record and report any building/facility concerns

 

Implementation of Guest Enrichment Programming (25%)

• Facilitate calendar of activities and events for the benefit of our guests. Liaison with and provide feedback to Program Services Director and Site Director on effectiveness of programming and ideas for improvement.
• Welcome and help orient volunteers to the space and their roles; actively engage volunteer in Day Center activities.
• Liaison with external and entities in absence of a supervisor

 

Data Entry and Information Management (5%)

• Ensure shift data entries are accurate and completed in a timely manner
• Author, upload, and maintain electronic guest records, reports, and Day Center documentation
• Handle and protect sensitive information; maintain confidentiality
• Maintain up to date community resources as provided by other program teams, and make them easily accessible to guests

 

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position, the level of knowledge and skills typically required, and the general scope of responsibility. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals will perform other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications Required

• Three or more years of work or volunteer experience in a social services setting, ORtwo or more years of social services experience combined with one or more years of customer service experience
• Experience working in a day center or shelter setting is highly preferred
• Passion for and demonstrated experience working adults experiencing chronic homelessness is preferred
• Demonstrated creative problem solving, conflict de-escalation, conflict mediation, and crisis management skills
• Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed care
• Ability to set appropriate boundaries and maintain professional demeanor in a high stress environment
• Highly motivated, self-starter, resourceful, flexible, and possesses a positive attitude
• Exhibits compassion and empathy; works well with parents and children from all racial, ethnic, social, economic, gender, and sexual orientation backgrounds
• Ability to access and produce information on a computer and within Microsoft Suite, and to create documentation in the database system in an accurate and timely way
• Strong reading, writing, speaking, and listening (communication) skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Sensitivity to the needs of clients who are experiencing homelessness, low-income, limited English speaking, or impacted by domestic violence, substance abuse, or other barriers to employment and housing

 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to converse with and listen to people in many different settings
• Ability to use a computer and telephone, as well as other standard office equipment
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Ability to occasionally push, pull, lift and/or carry supplies up to 25 pounds
• Work takes place in a social services environment where long periods of sitting, working on a computer, walking to various work areas, going up and down stairs, and standing are required
• Travel to program sites and meetings outside the site and around the county is necessary
• Ability to work in an environment where there may be animals present, including dogs

 

In compliance with the ADA Amendment Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department.

 

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. Mary’s Place will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship to Mary’s Place would result.

 

Details

In addition, Mary’s Place offers the following benefits to full-time staff:

• Medical and dental insurance with the cost for core employee coverage paid at 100% by the company and competitive family rates
• Basic Life Insurance of $50,000 at no cost to employee; option to buy up for additional coverage
• 403(b) plan with a 50% employer match on the first 6% employee contribution. Eligible to participate upon hire; eligible for the match after first year of employment.
• Unlimited use ORCA pass for a small deduction per pay period
• 10 days paid time off (PTO) each calendar year (accrued by pay period)
• 10 days of sick time each calendar year (accrued by pay period)
• 10 days of flexible floating holidays each calendar year (accrued 40 hours on January 1st and 40 hours on July 1st). Prorated based on date of hire for first year of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program

Mary’s Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Issue No. 74                                                                        June 29, 2021

Highlighted News and Announcements:

National Science Foundation Opportunities for Collaboration
The National Science Foundation recently released a letter to colleagues outlining various opportunities for collaboration between computer information science and engineering (CISE) and the social,behavioral, and economic sciences (SBE) fields. Several research programs and funding opportunities are listed in the letter.

ITHS Clinical Trials Consulting Service
Are you submitting a grant application this fall that involves clinical research? Get guidance from the ITHS Scientific Success Committee, a group of experienced investigators, statisticians, and bioethicists on study design, strategy, or feasibility. Apply by July 16th to be considered for the August 19 meeting.

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