Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Office of Public Health Practice and Training
Lipitz Public Health Policy
Faculty Awards 2013-2014
REQUEST FOR FACULTY APPLICATIONS
Open Deadline (submit at any time as policy needs arise)
I. Purpose
The Office of Public Health Practice and Training is pleased to announce this Request for
Applications for the 2013-2014 Lipitz Public Health Policy Faculty Awards. The awards provide
financial resources in support of innovative, timely, applied public health policy projects led by
faculty at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
We anticipate supporting faculty projects focused on U.S. public health policy (e.g., policy
development or policy analysis for policy makers or outside partners). It is anticipated that project
awards will range from $2,000 to $5,000. To provide funding for policy-related work on an as
needed basis, applications will be accepted, reviewed quickly, and funds awarded at any time
during the year.
II. Award Objectives
This Lipitz faculty grant program aims to advance innovative, timely, public health policy projects
through support for faculty to engage with government agencies/officials, community-based
organizations, or other partners to contribute to the development of policy solutions to public
health problems. Projects may concentrate on any phase of the policy process, including policy
development, implementation, or evaluation.
III. Eligibility Requirements
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Applicant is currently a member of the full-time JHSPH faculty
Proposed work includes collaboration with policymakers, colleagues or organizations
outside of JHSPH on a timely public health policy issue
Only one application may be submitted per applicant
IV. Use of Award Funds
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Funds are to cover direct project costs only (e.g., travel, printing materials, transcription
of interviews, etc.).
Funds cannot be used for lobbying activities, salary, or retrospective payments (e.g., travel
or other costs that have already been incurred).
V. Grant Recipient Requirements
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All award recipients are expected to commit to the following:
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Sign and adhere to the Grant Recipient Agreement Form
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Provide a biographical statement for posting on the Office of Public Health Practice and
Training website
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Submit to the Office of Public Health Practice and Training a brief final report (up to 5
pages) that outlines the project accomplishments including impacts on public health policy
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Provide a summary of use of grant funds at project completion
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Notify the Office of Public Health Practice and Training of any specific outcomes from the
project (e.g., passage of legislation, publications, collaborations, further research, awards,
etc.)
VI. Application Components
There is no need to include a cover letter. All pertinent information should be included in the
application.
COVER PAGE (1 page)
Title of the proposal
Contact information for the applicant(s)
Proposal summary of no more than one paragraph
PROPOSAL
Length: Approximately 2-3 pages, 5 pages maximum
Spacing: Double-spaced
Font: 12 point
All proposals must include the following sub-sections, separated by easily
recognizable section headers:
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Introduction
Specific project aims (please use italics to highlight the project aims)
Timeframe for the project
Approach / Methods
Collaboration(s)
Expected outcomes
Policy significance of the proposed project. This section must include a discussion of
how the project potentially advances public health policy, as described in the award
objectives.
IRB review status (e.g., approval or exemption status). IRB approval must be received
in advance of the project start date. If an exemption has been granted, please attach the
exemption letter from the IRB office.
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Applicant’s CV as an attachment
Note: if the proposal is part of a research effort that has already been funded, please
indicate why this project should receive additional funding, and clearly distinguish how
and when the new funds will be used for distinct purposes from existing funds. (If
necessary, you may have up to one additional page for this discussion).
BUDGET DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION
 Please provide a general description of the intended use of funds and how the
expenditures will contribute to the project.
LETTER(S) OF SUPPORT
 Letter(s) of support from collaborator(s) confirming their support of and role in the
project.
VII. Application Review Process
All applications will be reviewed by an interdisciplinary review committee. The applications will
be judged on the following criteria:
1. Project aim, design, approach, and originality
2. Appropriateness and value of collaboration(s) to the project aims
3. Degree to which the proposed work will:
 Promote evidence-based public health policy development, implementation,
and/or evaluation
 Contribute to developing policy solutions to public health concerns
4. Potential public health policy impact
5. Adequacy and appropriateness of intended use of funds
VIII. Questions
If you have questions or would like additional information, please email [email protected]
(please use the following subject heading: “Lipitz Public Health Policy Faculty Award
QUESTION”).
IX. Application Submission
Completed applications may be received at any time during the year (as policy needs arise),
emailed as a Microsoft Word document to: [email protected] (please use the following subject
heading: “Lipitz Public Health Policy Award FACULTY APPLICATION”).
Applicants will be notified of the status of their application within two weeks of submission.
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