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Continuing in our commitment to support innovation in community-based research (CBR) on the Social Determinants of Health, the Wellesley Institute will award 4 grants of up to $80,000 to support CBR on the impact of income distribution on health.
We are looking for research that focuses on community level interventions and/or approaches for addressing these issues. Priority is given to research projects that meaningfully involve community members in all aspects of the research process, are policy-relevant and are methodologically rigorous.
We encourage applications that are submitted in partnerships between community agencies, policy makers and academics. We ask that grantees be willing to engage in constructive conversations with policy advisors at the municipal, provincial and/or federal levels.
Examples of relevant research questions might include:
- How have disadvantaged neighbourhoods or communities built up their own resources and networks to lessen the adverse effects of inequality? What factors contribute to the health disparities experienced by comparably disadvantaged neighbourhoods? (i.e. Why do some low-income neighbourhoods do better than others?)
- Community Health Centres, neighbourhood agencies and other providers address the health impact of poverty in their service delivery. What have been the most promising policy and programme directions that put a social determinants of health perspective into practice? How do you measure success?
- What are successful models for reducing barriers to health care access for low-income people?
- How do capacity building programs (e.g. job skills training, social enterprises, etc) affect individual and/or community health? What are the relevant explanatory pathways?
We also welcome other innovative CBR proposals focusing on alleviating the impacts of poverty and income inequality on health.
Advanced Community-Based Research Awards are available for projects of up to two years in length. Letters of intent are no more than 5 pages.
Overview:
Continuing in our commitment to support innovation in community-based research approaches, the Wellesley Institute will award research projects based on strength of collaboration, innovation in action outcomes and the potential to impact public policy.
Advanced Community-Based Research Grants are provided to a maximum amount of $80,000 per project.
Advanced Community-Based Research Grants are available for projects of up to two years in length. The number and amount of awards given is dependent upon on the number of applications received and the available monies.
How to Apply:
1) Download the Advanced Grant LOI Template.
2) Complete the template single space, using 12 point font.
3) E-mail one electronic version of the completed template to grants@wellesleyinstitute.com
4) Submit 1 signed original copy and 14 additional copies to the Wellesley Institute.
5) Please, DO NOT use staples. Please use paper clips or clamps when binding multiple pages.
Deadlines
To be considered eligible for the Advanced Community-Based Research Grants, applicants must submit a Letter of Intent by the provided deadline. Exceptions will only be made in particular circumstances.
Review Process
The LOI review process is supported by staff at the Wellesley Institute with review and approval processes charged to an internal committee. This committee notifies the Wellesley Institute Board of Directors of its decisions.
The Letter of Intent review process may take up to four weeks.
The review committee is charged with ensuring that applicants meet the eligibility requirements and determines which projects will continue to the Full Application stage. Applicants whose projects are not selected will be offered feedback and capacity building resources where appropriate.
Letters of Intent recommended to move forward to the full application phase, are notified and requested to complete a full application form.
These forms and detailed completion instructions are available on-line.
Full Application Review Process The full application review process is supported by staff at the Wellesley Institute with review and approval processes charged to an internal committee. This committee seeks approval of its funding recommendations from the Wellesley Institute Board of Directors.
The review process will take up to 12 weeks.
Successful applicants are notified once the review committee recommendations have been approved by the Wellesley Institute Board of Directors.
Applicants whose projects are not selected will be offered feedback and capacity building resources where appropriate.
After an Advanced Grant is approved
Successful applicants are required to finalize workplans, timelines, and final budgets, all of which are appended to a contract agreement between the recipient organization and the Wellesley Institute.
During the project's duration, the Wellesley Institute will offer continuing support to help meet project objectives and outcomes. Recipients of the Advanced Grant are strongly encouraged to register for workshops offered through the Wellesley Institute that are designed to further knowledge and skills.
Projects of less than one year in duration must complete an interim (usually at the mid-point) and a final report. Longer-term projects will be required to submit periodic interim reports over the course of the project (likely every 6 months) in addition to a final report.
To enhance maximum dissemination of knowledge gained, the Wellesley Institute will post final reports and other relevant tools on its website.
Upon the completion of the project, the Wellesley Institute will seek feedback from the project leaders on the project's process and impact of the research results.