OBSSR in coordination with a number of NIH Institutes and Centers and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, are hosting the Training Institute for Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (TIDIRH) to provide participants with a thorough grounding in conducting dissemination and implementation (D&I) research in health across all areas of health and health care. In 2018, the institute will utilize a combination of a 4-month online course (six modules with related assignments) between August 13 and November 30 , 2018, and a 2-day in-person training to be held December 6-7, 2018, in

The goal of this funding initiative is to support patient- and caregiver-centered, comparative clinical effectiveness research to generate important findings that will aid decision making about symptom management in advanced illness. PCORI seeks to fund multiple high quality clinical studies that compare the effectiveness of evidence-based treatments for relief of common symptoms experienced by patients with serious, advanced illness. The mission of the PCORI is to improve the quality and relevance of evidence available to help patients, caregivers, clinicians, employers, insurers, and policy

This unique program provides Scholars with 5 to 7 years of support as an independent principal investigator in the NIH Intramural Research Program, followed by three years of continued financial support, either at the NIH or at an outside medical center/research institution. Qualifications/eligibility Candidates must have a clinical doctoral degree (MD, MD/PhD, DO, DDS, DMD, RN/PhD or equivalent) and a professional license to practice in the United States. The program is intended for investigators at the early stages of their independent careers, and at the time of application, candidates must

The University of Louisville School of Medicine’s Interdisciplinary Program for Palliative Care and Chronic Illness has received funding for Training in Interprofessional Education for Palliative Care in Oncology from the National Cancer Institute to assist in developing interprofessional education curricula. A national training program, iPEX ( Inter Professional Education e Xchange), is being launched to train, support and provide resources to selected faculty teams. We invite you to join a national training program in Interprofessional Education for Supportive Care in Oncology. This project

Types of studies may include innovative methods or approaches such as qualitative, mixed methods, observational, quasi-experimental, and experimental with focus on individual- and family-centered outcomes. It is strongly encouraged that the investigative teams be interdisciplinary and include nurse scientists and early stage investigators. Investigators are also encouraged to consider using existing palliative care research networks, such as the Palliative Care Research Cooperative Group, to carry out small, multi-site trials when appropriate. For more information, visit: https://grants.nih

The Cambia Health Foundation recently expanded the Sojourns Scholar Leadership Program to include emerging leaders in palliative care who are physicians, nurses, social workers, physician assistants, chaplains, psychologists, pharmacists and other health system professionals. The goal is to be a catalyst for system and culture change by developing palliative care leaders who put patients and families first so that they can live well in the face of serious illness. We recognize that passionate leaders who can move the field forward come from diverse backgrounds and multiple disciplines. The

Research Methods Resources A New Website from the NIH Office of Disease Prevention Presented by David Murray, Ph.D. Associate Director for Prevention Director of the Office of Disease Prevention Wednesday, December 13, 2017 | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon ET This webinar will provide a guided tour of the new website, Research Methods Resources, and discuss its relevance to the changes in NIH requirements for applications for clinical trials submitted on or after January 25, 2018. It will include examples to illustrate the use of the sample size calculator for group- or cluster-randomized trials

Global Palliative Care Quality Alliance is pleased to announce that the 3rd Annual Quality Matters Conference for palliative care and hospice professionals will take place on October 26th, 2017 from 12-5pm EST. Complimentary CME/CNE credits are possible. Registration is free and the conference is recorded so individuals/teams can watch parts of the conference, and come back and watch the recording later. For more Information & Registration: http://www.gpcqa.org/qmc

In September, the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) will hold the third Director’s Lecture of 2017. Dr. Mary Beth Happ will present: "Giving Voice to the Voiceless: Improving Communication with Critically Ill Patients” September 20, 2017 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Lipsett Amphitheater (Building 10) NIH Campus - Bethesda, MD In her presentation, "Giving Voice to the Voiceless: Improving Communication with Critically Ill Patients,” Dr. Happ will describe her program of research which addresses family bedside presence during critical illness, end-of-life care and treatment decision making

Message to NIH grant applicants/awardees, contractors, researchers and research administrators: If you are conducting NIH-funded research that involves human subjects, or are considering applying to NIH for support of such research, we want to call your attention to important changes that may affect how you: select the right NIH funding opportunity announcement write the research strategy and human subjects sections of your application comply with appropriate policies and regulations First, familiarize yourself with the new PHS Human Subject and Clinical Trial Information form (for application