The Midwest\u00a0Roybal\u00a0Center for Health Promotion and Translation is holding a\u00a0pilot\u00a0grant\u00a0competition\u00a0this year for UI-UIC scientists studying health promotion for older adults.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Competition
\nThe Center seeks to fund and support small clinical trials that assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of new or adapted health promotion interventions.\u00a0\u00a0All UI-UIC researchers \u2014 faculty, doctorate-level researchers and doctoral students are eligible to apply.\u00a0\u00a0Proposed interventions must be principle-driven behavioral interventions that target older adults (50+) living in the United States. Interventions that target physical activity promotion and\/or that maintain or enhance mobility and cognitive function are preferred.\u00a0\u00a0Interventions should use cutting-edge technology for intervention design, measurement, and outcomes. Projects can be funded up to $50,000 for one year beginning June 1, 2022.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Applications are due December 3, 2021\u00a0and\u00a0letters of intent are requested by November 15, 2021. Please send all materials or further questions to Andrew DeMott, MPH, ademot1@uic.edu<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n