UCD/ERS Small Grants Program--Call for proposals for FY 00-01 (fwd)

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Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 11:27:11 -0800
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From: "Lucia L. Kaiser" <llkaiser at ucdavis.edu>

Title:  A Small Grants Program to Examine the Impact of Food Assistance on
Nutrition

Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis Sponsored by the
Economic Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture

Primary Contacts: Lucia Kaiser, Ph.D., R.D.  and Sheri Zidenberg-Cherr,
Ph.D.

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Purpose of the Program

The purpose of this small grants program is to support research focusing
on food assistance programs and their impact on nutritional risk
indicators (anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary), food
purchasing practices, and food insecurity. Proposals may also address
determinants of diet and nutritional outcomes, particularly obesity, in
the food assistance-eligible population. To examine the impact of food
assistance, cross-sectional data often need to be complemented with case
studies that explore help-seeking and food-related behaviors over time,
particularly in diverse subgroups of the population.  Since effects of
food assistance on dietary intakes have been observed, research is needed
on food patterns, as well as nutrient intakes. More research is also
needed incorporating the Food Security Supplement, used in the Current
Population Survey. Priority will be given to grants that examine multiple
indicators of nutrition impact, either by tapping into state or national
data sources (i.e. CSFII, NHANES or CDC) or utilizing data from previous
community-based surveys. New interdisciplinary approaches incorporating
epidemiology, economics, or anthropology and nutrition will be encouraged. =
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This program is sponsored by the Economic Research Service (ERS) of the
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Terms of the Grants

1) Principal investigators must hold the doctorate or the highest degree
appropriate for their discipline.

2) The amount of the small grants is expected to range between $20,000 to
$30,000, but in no case, higher than $35,000. This amount includes indirect
costs at the applicant=92s institution, if required, and expenses incurred =
to
participate in a seminar in Washington, D.C. in the fall of 2001.=20

3) Recipients of any grant are required to furnish us with quarterly report=
s
and a final report describing the results of their research not later than
November 30, 2001


Content and Organization of the Application

The application must contain:=20

1.  A cover sheet giving the title of the proposed research, applicant=92s
name, institutional affiliation with full address and telephone number,
e-mail address, research grant contact at the institution, and time period
of the proposed research.

2.  One-page abstract, describing purpose, methods, and significance of
the research.

3.  Description of the applicant=92s proposed research, not to exceed 12
double-spaced pages, (12 pt font) exclusive of References or Appendices. =
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The proposal should carefully describe the issues to be examined,
hypotheses to be evaluated, methodology proposed, time line, data sources
to be used, data analysis strategy, and anticipated results of the
research. The results should be related to policy issues.

4.  A budget showing funds requested from this small grants program and
funds available or applied for from other sources. The budget must be
itemized--showing, for example, the researcher=92s time, research
assistant=92s time, travel costs, computer services, supplies, and indirect
costs if required. Tasks to be undertaken by all personnel on the budget
must be clearly delineated.

5.  A statement of qualifications of the applicant, including a Curriculum
Vitae.


Deadline for Submitting Proposals

Optional Letter of Intent: April 24, 2000 (E-mail or fax submission of
letter is acceptable) Deadline for Receipt of Proposal: June 2, 2000
(E-mail or fax not acceptable) Funding for the Period September 1,
2000-October 31, 2001


Selection Process

Each proposal will be reviewed by at least two faculty members with experti=
se
in the appropriate areas.  Proposals will be reviewed for:

1) relevance and significance of the subject matter
2) soundness of the proposed research design
3) feasibility of completing the research within the specified time frame=
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4) likelihood the investigators can carry out the proposed research
5) multidisciplinary approach

Proposals will then be ranked, and those that meet the minimum cut-off
will be forwarded to ERS for their comments.  The ERS reviews will be
combined with the faculty reviews to select the top three proposals. The
review process will be completed within 2 months of the proposal due date,
June 2, 2000


Availability of Funds

Program support is subject to availability of funds. Nothing in this
description of applications should be construed as committing the small gra=
nts
program to dividing available funds among all qualified applicants.=20


Dates for Receipt and Announcement

Six copies of the application must be  received by mail or hand-delivered t=
o
the Department of Nutrition by close of business on June 2, 2000. Proposal
receipt will be acknowledged via e-mail. Applications should be sent to the
following address:

Dr. Lucia Kaiser, Nutrition Specialist
UCD- ERS Small Grants Program
University of California
Department of Nutrition
One Shields Ave.
Davis, CA 95616-8669


Inquiries

Questions concerning this grants program should be directed to the UCD-ERS
Small Grants Program at Phone: (530) 754-9063;  Fax (530) 752-8966; E-mail:
llkaiser at ucdavis.edu