Resources for Research   Information on Comparative Effectivenss Research   The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) contains $1.1 billion for Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER). The funds were allocated to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the National Institute of Health, and the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services in order to conduct, support, or synthesize research that compares the clinical outcomes, effectiveness, and appropriateness of items, services, and procedures that are used to prevent, diagnose, or treat diseases, disorders, and other health conditions. In addition they are also to encourage the development and use of forms of electronic health data to generate or obtain outcomes data. To learn more about CER, click here. Data Sources   IASWR has compiled a list of data sources that provide data and information of relevance to social work researchers.  Topics covered include aging, child welfare, demographics, health, criminal justice and international issues.    Directory of NIH-Funded Social Work Researchers   Drawing from multiple sources, IASWR has compiled a directory of over 600 grants that were awarded by the National Institutes of Health to social work researchers at social work education programs, as well as numerous research institutes, organizations and other academic settings.  This is a directory of social work researchers who are Principal Investigators.  If you are the Principal Investigator of an NIH funded grant and have information to add or corrections to make, please submit your complete information by filling out the NIH Funded Social Work Researcher form. IASWR Pre-SSWR Conference Institutes    IASWR sponsored Pre-Conference Institute workshops which were part of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 2009 Conference. The sessions were intended to give participants information on research funding priorities, strategies for building a successful research career and opportunities to connect with federal staff and experienced, funded researchers. Researchers, faculty and administrators (from doctoral students to senior researchers) who are interested in information on research funding priorities and opportunities; strategies for submitting successful research grants; and research infrastructure and capacity-building strategies could benefit from this presentations below. Social Work Research Career Development at National Institutes of Health Stephane Philogene (OBSSR), Denise Juliano-Bult (NIMH), Peggy Murray (NIAAA),  Jeffrey Evans (NICHD), Barbara Guest  (NCI), Lucinda Miner (NIDA), Sid Stahl (NIA). Suzanne Heurtin-Roberts (OMH) Understanding, Accessing and Using SAMHSA Data Sets: Opportunities for Research and Resources for Teaching  Peter Delany, Director of the Office of Applied Studies, SAMHSA Joseph Shields, Catholic University of America Opportunities and Strategies for Doctoral and Dissertation Research Funding Brian Perron (University of Michigan), Leslie Hasche (Washington University, St. Louis), James Lubben (Hartford Doctoral Fellows Program), Joann Thierry (CDC) Connecting Evidence-Based Practice with Translational, Implementation and Dissemination Research Denise Juliano-Bult, NIMH; Sarah Gehlert, University of Chicago; Larry Palinkas (University of Southern California); Haluk Soydan (University of Southern California)  Developing and Sustaining Child Welfare Research University/Agency Partnerships: Opportunities and Strategies Joan Levy Zlotnik (IASWR), Susan Smith (Casey Family Programs) Understanding and Responding to the NIH Review Process Dan Herman (Columbia University); Ronald Thompson (Columbia University) NIMH Research on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Opportunities for Social Workers Denise Juliano-Bult (NIMH) The Fulbright Scholar Programs – Opportunities for Social Work Researchers James Lubben (Boston College), Karen Kayser (Boston College) and Ellen Csikai (University of Alabama)  IASWR SPECIAL ROUNDTABLE - Sustaining Research Infrastructure Development: Benchmarking Current NIH Efforts and Strategizing Next Steps Joan Levy Zlotnik (IASWR), Richard Millstein (Catholic University), Kenneth Corvo (Syracuse University), Ann Nichols-Casebolt (Virginia Commonwealth University)      Strategies to Build Research Expertise and Capacity Across the Social Work Continuum   Building research capacity across the educational continuum in social work requires vision, strategic hiring, interdisciplinary collaboration and technical expertise.  Leaders at the university and social work program level will address changing expectations, successful strategies, lessons learned and next steps for social work education programs to enhance research expectations and external funding. Enhancing Research Capacity: The Department Perspective Strategies to Build Research Expertise and Capacity Across the Continuum: The College Perspective Building Research Capacity: The University Perspective CSWE Annual Program Meeting: IASWR Sponsored Session Representatives of the NIH Social Work Research Working Group provide technical information about strategies for becoming a successful applicant for research funding at NIH, including selecting appropriate research grant funding mechanisms, understanding the application and review process, identifying relevant public health priorities and the importance of mentors and consultants.  For more ‘how to’ information, visit the NIH website at www.nih.gov  and click on http://www.training.nih.gov/ or http://grants.nih.gov/grants/grant_basics.htm.  October 30, 2007 - Pursuing Social Work Research at NIH: Opportunities and Strategies October 30, 2008 - Pursuing Social Work Research at NIH: Opportunities and Strategies Suzanne Heurtin-Roberts, M.S.W., Ph.D., (for OBSSR); Denise Juliano-Bult, M.S.W., (NIMH); Wendy McLaughlin, M.S.W., (NCI); Peggy Murray, M.S.W., (NIAAA)  Applying for Grants Tips on Developing an NIMH Grant Application Tips on Developing an AHRQ Grant Application Inside the NIH Grant Review Process Writing a Grant Proposal This technical assistance paper describes the process of applying for a research grant from the National Institute of Mental Health, how such applications are processed and evaluated, and the criteria used to evaluate grant applications. The author is responsible for programs that support mental health research in the areas of child and adult psychopathology. Most of the examples are drawn from these areas and the methodological and conceptual advice offered may not be applicable to research in other areas of research, such as biological research, basic behavioral research, and services research. GrantsNet Provides grant information to current and prospective HHS grantees. Grants.gov Grants.gov is your source to find and apply for federal government grants. Funding Opportunities Opportunities for Doctoral, Dissertation & Post Doctoral Studies     NIH-Related Resources Inside the NIH Grant Review Process (http://cms.csr.nih.gov/ResourcesforApplicants/InsidetheNIHGrantReviewProcessVideo.htm) NIH Research and Training Opportunities (http://www.training.nih.gov/) NIH Director's House Budget Testimony: NIH Priorities  (http://www.nih.gov/about/director/budgetrequest/fy2008directorsbudgetrequest.htm)  NIH Plan for Social Work Research  (http://obssr.od.nih.gov/Documents/Publications/SWR_Report.pdf)	Social Work Research Centers    ChildTrends: Glossary of Research Terms     4Researchers.org     Child  Welfare Information Gateway E-lert
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