Issue No. 158                                                                      February 28, 2023

Highlighted News and Announcements

Latino Center for Health research study highlighted
The Latino Center for Health’s research study on long COVID was recently profiled in Tacoma’s News Tribune. The study aims to better understand the extent and impact of long COVID on Washington state’s Latino communities.

NIH Seeking Input 
The NIH is seeking input about potential or existing primary or secondary preventive intervention strategies addressing social determinants of health to prevent mental health problems in populations experiencing health disparities. Responses must be submitted by March 1.

NIH Request for Information: Peer Review Scoring
NIH is soliciting public input on a proposed revised framework for evaluating and scoring peer review criteria for National Institutes of Health (NIH) research project grant (RPG) applications. NIH is proposing to revise its policy of how peer reviewers score the criteria, and how NIH organizes the criteria for review purposes. Responses must be submitted by March 10.

NIH Request for Information: Violence Against Women Research
This RFI is intended to gather public input on priority scientific directions in violence against women (VAW) research. This includes cisgender, transgender, and gender-diverse persons who identify as a woman or girl, as well as other individuals assigned female at birth but who may not identify as a woman or girl. VAW includes: domestic or intimate partner violence (IPV), sexual assault and rape, dating violence and abuse, peer violence, physical and mental abuse, sexual coercion, stalking, homicide, and elder mistreatment. Responses must be submitted by March 31.

PCORI Seeking Advisory Panel Members
PCORI is looking for individuals to join its five advisory panels: 1. Clinical effectiveness and decision science; 2. Clinical Trials; 3. Healthcare delivery and disparities research; 4. Patient engagement, and 5. Rare disease. Application deadline is March 31, 2023.

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Issue No. 157                                                                      February 21, 2023

Highlighted News and Announcements

$25 Million Grants: Racism is a Public Health Crisis
The Gathering Collaborative along with King County government invites you, our community and business partners across the region to join us in continuing the critical work to undo the harms of systemic racism, which was declared a public health crisis by King County in 2020. We encourage all applicants to read over the Grant Program Overview and the Invitational Document in order to get grounded in this work.

NIH Grants Conference Videos Available
The NIH has published session recordings and resources from the Virtual NIH Grants Conference that was held February 1-2.

NIH Request for Information: Violence Against Women Research
This RFI is intended to gather public input on priority scientific directions in violence against women (VAW) research. This includes cisgender, transgender, and gender-diverse persons who identify as a woman or girl, as well as other individuals assigned female at birth but who may not identify as a woman or girl. VAW includes: domestic or intimate partner violence (IPV), sexual assault and rape, dating violence and abuse, peer violence, physical and mental abuse, sexual coercion, stalking, homicide, and elder mistreatment. Responses must be submitted by March 31.

NIH Request for Information: Peer Review Scoring
NIH is soliciting public input on a proposed revised framework for evaluating and scoring peer review criteria for National Institutes of Health (NIH) research project grant (RPG) applications. NIH is proposing to revise its policy of how peer reviewers score the criteria, and how NIH organizes the criteria for review purposes. Responses must be submitted by March 10.

NIH Seeking Input 
The NIH is seeking input about potential or existing primary or secondary preventive intervention strategies addressing social determinants of health to prevent mental health problems in populations experiencing health disparities. Responses must be submitted by March 1.

PCORI Seeking Advisory Panel Members
PCORI is looking for individuals to join its five advisory panels: 1. Clinical effectiveness and decision science; 2. Clinical Trials; 3. Healthcare delivery and disparities research; 4. Patient engagement, and 5. Rare disease. Application deadline is March 31, 2023.

Contact the Editor
The mission of the OFFER newsletter is to inform members of our social work community about a broad range of research-related events and opportunities with the goals of both encouraging and informing social work research activities. To assist us in providing this information, email Tasha Murphy at tbmurphy@uw.edu (please put “OFFER eNews” in the subject line) with details about your publications or awarded grants, research funding opportunities, and upcoming research events. Thank you!

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Issue No. 156                                                                         February 14, 2023

Highlighted News and Announcements

NIH Grants Conference: Recordings and Transcripts Available
If you weren’t able to attend the NIH Grants Conference last week, there is good news! Recordings from over 25 sessions are now available.

NIH Request for Information: Violence Against Women Research
This RFI is intended to gather public input on priority scientific directions in violence against women (VAW) research. This includes cisgender, transgender, and gender-diverse persons who identify as a woman or girl, as well as other individuals assigned female at birth but who may not identify as a woman or girl. VAW includes: domestic or intimate partner violence (IPV), sexual assault and rape, dating violence and abuse, peer violence, physical and mental abuse, sexual coercion, stalking, homicide, and elder mistreatment. Responses must be submitted by March 31.

NIH Request for Information: Peer Review Scoring
NIH is soliciting public input on a proposed revised framework for evaluating and scoring peer review criteria for National Institutes of Health (NIH) research project grant (RPG) applications. NIH is proposing to revise its policy of how peer reviewers score the criteria, and how NIH organizes the criteria for review purposes. Responses must be submitted by March 10.

NIH Seeking Input 
The NIH is seeking input about potential or existing primary or secondary preventive intervention strategies addressing social determinants of health to prevent mental health problems in populations experiencing health disparities. Responses must be submitted by March 1.

PCORI Seeking Advisory Panel Members
PCORI is looking for individuals to join its five advisory panels: 1. Clinical effectiveness and decision science; 2. Clinical Trials; 3. Healthcare delivery and disparities research; 4. Patient engagement, and 5. Rare disease. Application deadline is March 31, 2023.

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Issue No. 151                                                                         January 10, 2023

Highlighted News and Announcements

Reminder: SSWR Annual Conference 
The Society for Social Work and Research is hosting their annual conference next week from January 11-15. If you are not attending in person, you can attend virtually.

NIH Request for Information
NIH is soliciting public input on a proposed revised framework for evaluating and scoring peer review criteria for National Institutes of Health (NIH) research project grant (RPG) applications. NIH is proposing to revise its policy of how peer reviewers score the criteria, and how NIH organizes the criteria for review purposes. Responses must be submitted by March 10, 2023.

NIH Seeking Input 
The NIH is seeking input about potential or existing primary or secondary preventive intervention strategies addressing social determinants of health to prevent mental health problems in populations experiencing health disparities. Responses must be submitted by March 1, 2023.

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Carol LaMare Zoom Information Session Monday, January 23, 2023 from 5:30 – 6:30PM (See details below).

The Carol LaMare Scholars Program is an initiative of the UW School of Social Work designed to train specialist year MSW students in work with people with cancer and other serious illnesses, or who are at the end of life. Founded in 2005, the program provides:

• A specialized clinical practicum in oncology, palliative care or medical settings working with people and families facing serious illnesses.
• A retreat the weekend before Fall quarter begins which focuses on issues relevant to working with people with life limiting illness, including both practical skills and personal, reflective work.
• A year-long seminar that uses a health equity and anti-racism lens to develop practice skills focused on micro/meso/macro assessment, clinical interventions, organizational advocacy and self-care.
• Introduction to a network of over 120 former Scholars who are practicing in settings in the Seattle region at organizations such as the University of Washington Medical Center Oncology and Palliative Care programs, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital Oncology and Palliative Care programs, Evergreen Hospice, Virginia Mason Oncology Center, and Swedish Cancer Institute.
• Scholarships for students who are accepted into the program and matched with a Carol LaMare eligible practicum during the Specialist year.

The Carol LaMare Scholars Program is intended for social work students enrolled in the MSW Day or EDP Clinical Specialization.

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Issue No. 145                                                                     November 22, 2022

Highlighted News and Announcements

PCORI Seeking Advisory Panel Members
PCORI is looking for individuals to join its five advisory panels: 1. Clinical effectiveness and decision science; 2. Clinical Trials; 3. Healthcare delivery and disparities research; 4. Patient engagement, and 5. Rare disease. Application deadline is March 31, 2023.

NIH Updated Instructions and forms for FORMS-H
NIH has released updated forms and instructions for FORMS-H forms, which are to be used for all grant applications with due dates on or after January 25, 2023.

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Issue No. 117                                                                                April 26, 2022

Highlighted News and Announcements

Funding Opportunity for SSW Researchers
Public Interest Technology Network Challenge
UW Internal deadline: April 29, 2022
Announcing an excellent opportunity for SSW researchers! Public Interest Technology Network (PIT UN) universities are trying innovative tactics to produce graduates with multiple fluencies at the intersection of technology and policy. For its fourth year, projects are encouraged in the following priority areas: Educational Offerings, Career Pipeline/Placement, Faculty & Institution Building, and Strengthening the PIT University Network. UW will put forward 3 proposals; to be considered, submit a 1-page letter of intent with a description of proposed objectives, work plan, impact, timeline, list of collaborators, total amount requested and matching fund source(s) along with a CV (not NIH format) of the PI to welliver@uw.edu by 5:00pm Friday April 29.

Upcoming National Academy of Sciences Workshop
Structural Racism and Rigorous Models of Social Inequity
May 16, 2022, 7:00am-1:00pm
May 17, 2022, 6:00am-12:00pm
This workshop is designed to identify and discuss the sources and mechanisms through which structural racism operates. Invited experts will not only provide insights into known sources of structural racism and models of health equity, but also go beyond these to discuss novel sources and approaches. The workshop will help identify key research and data needs and priorities for future work on structural racism and health inequity. SSW Professor Michelle Johnson-Jennings will be a featured speaker at the workshop. Registration required.

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Social Work Practice with Latinx Communities Traineeship Info Session – 2/9 @5:30pm

Greetings MSW Day students preparing for Specialized Practicum. We’ll be hosting an information session Wednesday, February 9^th  from 5:30-6:30. Please join us and hear about how to be part of this exciting traineeship.

https://washington.zoom.us/j/94293971801

Join Lev Cunningham, the SSW Mental Health Specialist, to learn about mental health resources available to students both within the SSW and at UW.  Lev will cover free mental health resources at UW and tips for finding resources off-campus.

Finding Funding for Graduate School, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 4 p.m. Pacific Time

Learn more about how you can fund your graduate education. Join the Graduate Funding Information Service via Zoom for an overview of funding types, search tools, and search strategies.

Register here. Space is limited.

We will not be recording this session, but we do have several videos available if you are unable to make this session:

Short Funding Videos

Recorded Full Presentation Spring 2021

Dear Students,

 

Are you considering a public health graduate degree? The UW Department of Health Systems and Population Health trains students for influential careers in public health practice and research, health administration, health promotion, and health policy. Attend our information session with program staff and panel of current students to learn more about the types of Master of Public Health (MPH) programs we offer and what makes each of them unique.

 

The Department of Health Systems and Population Health invites you to attend one of our “Which Public Health Degree is Right For Me?” sessions –

 

Which Public Health Degree Is Right for Me? (UW Seattle Campus)

Date/Time: October 12, 2021 6:00-8:00pm PT

Location: South Campus Center Room 301

Event Description: Join us for an info session, panel, and Q&A with program staff and current graduate students in our COPHP MPH, MPH in Health Services, and Online MPH programs. Refreshments will be served safely.

RSVP link: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/hservask/412710

 

Which Public Health Degree Is Right for Me? (UW Bothell Campus)

Date/Time: November 17, 2021 5:30-7:30pm PT

Location: UW Bothell UW1-280 (Rose Room)

Event Description: Join us for an info session, panel, and Q&A with program staff and current graduate students in our COPHP MPH, MPH in Health Services, and Online MPH programs. Refreshments will be served safely.

RSVP link: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/hservask/411113

 

The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards and the Graduate School Office of Fellowships & Awards are hosting a series of virtual sessions for students this fall aimed at improving access to fellowships and scholarships. Please share this announcement widely with students.

Removing barriers to scholarships & fellowships

A series of virtual panels and sessions for students to improve access to funding

Fellowships and scholarships are part of our education system that often reflects and supports inequity. Many scholarship programs are attempting to address inequities, yet layers of institutional racism, classism and implicit bias persist and prevent full access to funding opportunities. This series will suggest strategies for navigating all aspects of the application process.

First-generation students, students of color, and students who identify as underrepresented within the university are particularly encouraged to attend, as are any students who would like to learn about applying for fellowships and scholarships.

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http://www.wsscsw.org/event-4308806

Student Loan Repayment Info Session: May 21st @3pm

Congratulations on your graduation!  So many things on the horizon – including repayment of your student loans. UW Student Fiscal Services’ Loan experts are here to  help you navigate the system and plan for your future with your loans whether you go straight into repayment, set up a deferment, consolidate , continue your education or “other”!  We will also discuss loan forgiveness.

Please join us on May 21 from 3pm – 4pm via zoom. The event will consist of a powerpoint presentation with plenty of time for questions.

Zoom link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/92796650923 | Meeting ID: 927 9665 0923

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. (PST)

Register: https://www.lib.washington.edu/commons/events/calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D152569385

 

Learn more about how you can fund your graduate education. Join the Graduate Funding Information Service for an overview of funding types, search tools, and search strategies

This presentation is open to all current and admitted UW graduate students.

 

A recording of this presentation will be posted to the Graduate Funding Search Guide:

https://guides.lib.uw.edu/research/gfis/workshopmaterials

 

Are you currently pursuing or have you recently completed your advanced degree (Master’s, PhD, JD)? Are you interested in an exciting and rewarding career in public service, and are you ready to lead in confronting the nation’s challenges in public health, national security, environment, education, and more? Learn about the 2022 Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program. If you’ve ever even considered federal employment, this is a program you need to know about.

PMF is the Federal government’s flagship leadership development program for advanced degree candidates. The two-year fellowship offers full salary, benefits, and leadership training to develop a cadre of future government leaders. Advanced degree candidates from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Upcoming Class of 2022 graduates are encouraged to get ahead of the game by learning about the national program now. The PMF program application opens every Fall (right when school is starting). Learn more about the program now so that you are prepared to compile a competitive application next fall. Graduates with a graduation date between October  2019 and August 2022 are eligible to apply for the 2022 PMF cycle.

Join our informational webinar for prospective applicants on Monday, May 17, 2021 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm (PST). The webinar is hosted in cooperation with the University of Washington Evan School of Public Policy & Governance, and will provide a general overview of the PMF Program, details about the 2022 application cycle, and allow for any questions.

 

Register here: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvdumhrzItGtNs6MBgH0aYSrInFtyt7ifb

City of Seattle will hold a virtual information meeting April 15 about the Tiny Home Village set for the U District at 45th and Roosevelt.

The City of Seattle is excited to announce a new tiny home village in the University District expected to begin construction in May. This new shelter resource is part of more than 350 enhanced shelter and tiny home shelter spaces coming online this year.

  

The new village will be located at (1000 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105) and operated by the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI), providing 40 new units of shelter capacity. The program will provide 24/7 staffing, on-site case managers and security. The property is being leased from Sound Transit by the City.

 

The program will receive referrals from the City’s HOPE Team, based on recommendations from outreach service providers, to ensure appropriate service match.  

  

The attached flyer includes more information on this program and contact information if you have questions. There is a virtual community meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 15 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM with representatives from LIHI, City of Seattle’s Human Services Department, and Sound Transit. 

Click Here to register 

Graduate Fellowships Promoting Equity & Inclusion
10/14/2020, 5-6 p.m.
Get ready for the opening of application cycles for fellowships that support graduate study (and also some undergraduate study) and promote equity in academia and various professional fields. Register to attend >

The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards and the Graduate School Office of Fellowships & Awards are hosting a series of sessions for students this fall aimed at improving access to fellowships and scholarships. Please share this announcement widely with students.

Removing barriers to scholarships & fellowships
A series of panels and sessions for students to improve access to funding
Fellowships and scholarships are part of our education system that often reflects and supports inequity. Many scholarship programs are attempting to address inequities, yet layers of institutional racism, classism and implicit bias persist and prevent full access to funding opportunities. This series will suggest strategies for navigating all aspects of the application process.

First-generation students, students of color, and students who identify as underrepresented within the university are particularly encouraged to attend, as are any students/alumni who would like to learn about applying for fellowships and scholarships.

The ASUW Office of Government Relations and the U.S. Census Bureau will be hosting an information session about the 2020 Census to let the UW community know about what the Census is, why it is important, and how to make sure that students get counted! Over 10 billion dollars in federal funding is allocated based on Census results which is why it is critical to make an all-campus effort to ensure that the U-District is properly represented, as college students are historically undercounted in the Census.

We are hoping for attendees to be able to walk away being knowledgeable about the 2020 Census and encourage their organizations and communities to participate.

The info session will take place on Tuesday, March 10 in Gowen 301 from 7-8pm. We will have banh mi, spring rolls, and other snacks available for participants!

For anyone who is interested in attending or getting more information, please fill out this RSVP form tinyurl.com/asuwcensus

Hope to see you there!

Here are the details for the Bridges Center’s upcoming Scholarships & Fellowships Information Session next week on Friday, March 6 from 11am to 1pm in Smith Hall, Room 109. If you are a current or incoming student at the University of Washington (Seattle, Bothell or Tacoma) and will continue to be a student for the upcoming 2020-2021 academic year, with an interest in research, advocacy, and/or a professional career around labor issues, we strongly encourage you to apply! Come to our Information Session to find out more about how the application process works (scoring system, timeline for results, etc.), what resources there are to aid you in the application process, and some best practices to craft an effective and tailored application.

We will be providing lunch to folks that attend, so please RSVP for the Info Session by Wednesday, March 4, to ensure that we have food for you! There is a section on the form to also list any dietary restrictions folks may have.

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