Frequently Asked Questions
General
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Have there been changes to the program due to COVID-19?
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Can you share some qualities that you are looking for in IRL team members?
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What are the specific learning objectives of the IRL program?
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The Call for Applications references RWJF’s Policy on Open Access. Where can I find more information?
Community partner
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For the community partner, do you have a preference for the type of organization or sector in which they work?
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Are there opportunities for additional support for the community partner’s organization?
Research Partner
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What if I do not have prior experience in health research?
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Can you define mid-career researcher?
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Do the researchers have to be at an academic institution?
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Do you have to have a PhD to be included on an application as a research partner?
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How do you gauge demonstrated expertise in research?
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Can the researchers be from the same organization/institution?
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If I am currently a doctoral student or in a post-doc position, can I be included on an application as a research partner?
Team
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May I apply for IRL on more than one team?
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Does the team need to show a record of working together, or can it be a newly formed team?
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If, by November 1, 2022, I will have graduated from a different RWJF leadership program or another RWJF grant program, am I eligible to apply for IRL?
Research projects
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What is the theme/topic area for the 2022 IRL CFA (Cohort 7)?
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Can you give us a sample research project for your current teams or alumni teams?
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What are the different research themes/topic areas for previous IRL cohorts?
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How detailed does our research project description need to be at the time of application (e.g., number of surveys/focus groups, sample size, etc.)?
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What if the research ideally involves more than a single community partner? Is it possible to involve additional community partners?
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What does the “Revised Research Proposal” entail?
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Is program evaluation eligible for funding under this call?
Funding/Support/Award
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What is the total amount of the IRL award/grant, and are there different components?
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What is the time commitment for fellows in this program?
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Is there guidance regarding indirect cost rates for RWJF grants/awards?
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Is there funding to assist the team members in attending the in-person meetings?
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Will you fund programs in the same city/county?