The Health Effects Institute

NEW Request for Applications 11-1: Health Outcomes Research – Assessing the Health Outcomes of Air Quality Actions RFA 11-1 solicits applications for studies designed to assess the health effects of actions to improve air quality and to develop methods required for, and specifically suited to, conducting such research. Preference will be given to (1) studies that evaluate regulatory and other actions at the national or regional level implemented over multiple years; (2) studies that evaluate complex sets of actions targeted at improving air quality in large urban areas and major ports with well documented air quality problems and programs to address them; and (3) studies that develop methods to support such health outcomes research. Investigators are strongly encouraged to submit a Preliminary Application by May 18, 2011. Investigators who do not submit a preliminary application should submit a Letter of Intent by July 13, 2011. All investigators should submit a Full Application by August 17, 2011. For more information please contact Dr. Annemoon van Erp (+1 617 488 2346) or Dr. Aaron Cohen (+1 617 488 2325). Request for Applications 10-3: Health Effects of Air Pollution RFPA 10-3 provides a mechanism for investigators whose area of interest falls outside of the current RFAs but is compatible with the HEI research program and mission. Applications can be submitted at any time. The deadlines for receiving preliminary applications for consideration at the Spring and Fall meetings are May 24, 2011 and September 20, 2011. For more information please contact Dr. Kate Adams (+1 617 488 2330). Download the Fall 2010 RFA booklet