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An Introduction to NACDA: National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging

This webinar is a demonstration of the National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging (NACDA) located within ICPSR. Funded by the National Institute on Aging, NACDA acquires and preserves data relevant to gerontological research, processing as needed to promote effective research use, disseminates them to researchers, and facilitates their use.

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2010-03-01

Pilot Grant Proposals :: Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research

Request for Pilot Grant Proposals FY2010

The Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research is one of six research centers on minority aging funded by the National Institute on Aging. This center is jointly housed at the University of Michigan (Program for Research on Black Americans) and Wayne State University (Institute of Gerontology). One of the Center's major goals is to identify and mentor investigators who are interested in conducting research on African American elders. Collaborative pilot projects that involve faculty from more than one department, school or institute are also encouraged to apply. Proposals are sought to fund pilot projects that can serve as a foundation for larger NIH-funded projects.

1. Each proposal must contain the following information:
   1. The name and contact information of each investigator.
   2. Vita or NIH Biographical Sketch of each investigator.
   3. Description of Proposed Research (not to exceed 6 single spaced pages, excluding references). This should include the following sections: Specific Aims and Research Strategy.
   4. Budget with budget justification.
   5. Other Support.
   6. Only applications in 12-point font will be accepted.
2. Proposals may involve health services or behavioral and social science research and should focus on African American elderly. Some examples of issues that may be investigated include: quality of life, stress and coping, caregiving, social support, family life, cognition, mental disorders, morbidity and mortality, health care utilization, work and retirement.
3. Faculty and research scientists/investigators are eligible to apply for this award.
4. Funds are available for the period of September 1, 2010 to August 31, 2011.
   • Individual requests may not exceed $20,000 in direct costs.
   • Funds are not to be utilized for the support of senior faculty salaries or to purchase equipment.
5. The completed application must be received by April 15, 2010. Applicants will be notified by July 1, 2010. Proposals should be sent as a PDF attachment to an email to the following: Dr. Robert Joseph Taylor (U-M), rjtaylor@umich.edu and Minti Henderson (U-M),minti@umich.edu

A pdf of the RFP flyer is available.

2010-02-25