Call for Applications: Health Disparities Research Curriculum
The Duke CTSA and the Center for Research to Advance Healthcare Equity (REACH Equity)are pleased to announce a call for applications for the Health Disparities Research Curriculum (HDRC).
HDRC is designed to increase knowledge and skill in the design and conduct of health disparities research. The curriculum consists of didactic and interactive sessions every three weeks on Thursdays from 3:30 until 5 p.m., September 2019 through June 2020.
The curriculum addresses:
· Nomenclature and framework for approaching research involving health disparities
· Contributors to health disparities
· Role of implicit bias in disparities
· Health disparities research methods across the translational spectrum
· Conduct of health disparities research focused on the clinical encounter
For additional program information, syllabus and the application, please see:https://www.ctsi.duke.edu/dtmi-teams/education/duke-health-disparities-research-curriculum
If you’re interested in participating in the 2019-2020 curriculum, a brief online application must be submitted by August 2, 2019. Acceptance into the HDRC curriculum will be determined based on capacity, commitment to conducting health disparities research, and the applicant's rationale for taking the course. Applicants will be notified of acceptance in early August.
HDRC uses the MyResearchProposal online application software.
· To apply visit http://bit.ly/myresearchproposal, click on “Create New User” (or log in if you already have an account).
· A step-by-step user’s guide for applying via the MyResearchProposal software is available - Please review this document.
· Enter Access Code ‘CTSI’ then select the HDRC 2019-2020 opportunity and follow the instructions.
· For any questions concerning MyResearchProposal passwords or system issues, please contact myresearchproposal@duke.edu.
For additional information or questions about HDRC, please contact:
Stephanie Molner, MSW
919-656-3647