2012 Call For Proposals released on June 27, 2012!
New Connections provides funding for research that informs the programming teams of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Funding opportunities provided through New Connections are for Junior Investigators and Mid-Career Consultants. The grants consist of awards of up to $100,000 over a 12 to 24 month grant period.
The seventh call for proposals for New Connections was released on June 27, 2012. Please make note of the following key dates:
• July 11, 2012 (3:00–4:30 p.m. ET)
Optional applicant Web conference call for Junior Investigator Initial Application candidates.
To view the recording, click here.
• July 12, 2012 (3:00–4:30 p.m. ET)
Optional applicant Web conference call for Midcareer Consultant Initial Application candidates.
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• August 29, 2012 (3:00 p.m. ET)
Deadline for receipt of Initial applications (must be submitted online).
• October 17, 2012
Select applicants invited to submit full proposals.
• October 31, 2012 (3:00–4:30 p.m. ET)
Optional applicant Web conference call for Midcareer Consultant full proposal applicants.
• November 1, 2012 (3:00–4:30 p.m. ET)
Optional applicant Web conference call for Midcareer Consultant full proposal applicants.
• November, 28 2012 (3:00 p.m. ET)
Deadline for receipt of full proposals (must be submitted online).
• February 4, 2013
Notification of Finalist status.
• April 1, 2013
Start of awards.
Junior Investigators
New Connections’ grants for Junior Investigators extend for a period of 24-months for up to $100,000 to conduct projects based on RWJF team research and evaluation priorities. Junior Investigators are expected to commit between .25 - .75 FTE during the grant period. In addition to providing support for the researcher’s time, the award can be used to cover research expenses including support for mentors and methodological training.
For more information about the CFP and to apply for a Junior Investigator grant, please click here.
New Connections is working with the Public Health Law Research (PHLR) national program office to offer opportunities in the field of public health law research. PHLR-New Connections grant opportunities are offered in the current Round 7 CFP for Junior Investigators.
New Connections is also dedicated to supporting the Foundation's pledge to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic by 2015. In support of this goal, the program offers special solicitations specifically targeting childhood obesity related research for Junior Investigators through collaboration with Healthy Eating Research and Active Living Research national programs.
Mid-Career Consultants
New Connections research and/or evaluation funding opportunities for Mid-Career Consultants consist of grants or contracts of up to $100,000. The grant period for consultants is 12 months. Past Calls for Proposals (CFPs) for Consultants have focused on evaluation, syntheses, and qualitative work although consultant projects may span an array of topics.
For more information about the CFP and to apply for a Mid-Career Consultant grant, click here.
To learn more about New Connections and how it supports the career development of underrepresented scholars visit the following links: