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Funding Opportunity with the Northwest Roybal Center for Translational Research on Aging – Proposals due June 1st

Funding Opportunity with the Northwest Roybal Center for Translational Research on Aging – Proposals due June 1st

The Northwest Roybal Center for Translational Research on Aging is pleased to announce the availability of noncompeting administrative supplements from the National Institute of Health/National Institute on Aging to fund projects that focus on the following areas: the health, well-being, quality of life, and productivity of older adults with cognitive impairment, midlife and older adults at risk for cognitive impairment, and their caregivers. We are particularly interested in projects that address the diversity of the health related workforce, caregivers and care receivers. Pilot proposals will be submitted through the Northwest Roybal Center parent grant, must contribute to the Northwest Roybal Center Mission, and must advance the research career development of the candidate.

About this Opportunity

Details & Eligibility

  • Up to $75,000 is available to fund a one-year study.
  • 1-page proposal due June 1, 2018
  • UW Faculty (at all levels) from healthcare-focused disciplines such as nursing, psychology, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine are eligible to apply.

Have a Question?

Contact Elaine Walsh, PhD, Roybal Pilot Core Co-director / Email

About the Northwest Roybal Center (NRC)

The Center aims to promote the translation of basic behavioral and social sciences research to improve health, well-being, quality of life and productivity of older adults with cognitive impairment and their caregivers. The NRC focuses on the systematic and strategic translation of well-researched methods of assessment and evidence-based interventions along the full continuum of environments in which older adults reside and receive care (including private homes, retirement communities, assisted living residences, adult family homes and skilled nursing facilities).