Funding for primary care practice-based research networks -CBPR a priority area

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The US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) invites primary

care practice-based research networks (PBRNs) to apply for small research

grants to conduct exploratory/pilot projects or feasibility studies. PBRNs

that have yet to be awarded an R01-level (or equivalent) research grant are

especially encouraged to apply. A PBRN is defined as a group of ambulatory

practices devoted principally to the primary care of patients, affiliated

with each other (and often with an academic or professional

organization) in order to investigate questions related to community-based

practice and to improve the quality of primary care. This definition

includes a sense of ongoing commitment to network activities and an

AHRQ is particularly interested in studies that explore (1) network

strategies for assuring that research evidence is translated into actual

practice and that its impact is assessed, (2) optimal methods of delivering

preventive services and managing chronic diseases in primary care settings,

(3) innovations in improving quality and ensuring safety in primary care

practice, (4) strategies to decrease health and health care disparities

including those that incorporate the methods of community-based

participatory research, (5) methods for improving systems capacity and

responses to emerging public health threats, including acts of bioterrorism,

and (6) innovative uses of information technology in primary care practices.

Small Research Grants for Primary Care Practice-Based Research Networks Due

Date for Applications: Feb 18, 2005 Expected Number of Awards: 10 Estimated

Total Program Funding: $1,000,000.00 Award Ceiling: $100,000.00

The complete funding announcement is available at:

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HS-05-011.html