Selection Criteria
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Dissemination can include a wide range of activities, including presentations, publications, and more. We encourage applicants to think creatively about how to disseminate study results effectively and frugally. This grant cannot support dissemination costs incurred after the grant period ends.
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According to RWJF policies we are not allowed to give oral or written feedback on proposals submitted. However, we have crafted a suite of resources this year to help applicants. Please visit the website www.publichealthlawresearch.org and on the home page, you will find a host of podcasts that will help you think about what the expectations are for these proposals. We also have a Web Applicant Call scheduled for March 17th. Please do not hesitate to call or email with specific questions.
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The project backgrounder should assess the state of the policy or the state of the law and its relationship to health outcomes. It should also give an overview of the importance of the issue and how the research project will add to the existing knowledge base or fill in gaps in understanding. The NPO will provide guidance on this document at the appropriate time.
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While RWJF does not have specific requirements around dissemination, the Foundation seeks to balance communicating information to health practitioners and policy-makers in a timely manner with support of the academic track to publish in peer-reviewed journals. In general, RWJF leans toward the timely release of information to practitioners and/or policy-makers. If the dissemination plan includes publication in a peer-reviewed journal, please look across disciplines.
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Dissemination begins with the audience. Identify who will be interested in the work, the desired population(s) and the best way to communicate with them. Based on the audiences identified, select multiple dissemination methods. Examples of dissemination methods include peer-reviewed publications, news conferences, Web sites and policy briefs. We encourage applicants to look at other RWJF programs to see additional examples of creative dissemination. The dissemination plan should address who the audiences are and why the identified communication method was selected to reach them. The NPO and RWJF will help those selected to refine and implement these plans further.
