Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Research Advancing Health Equity
This grant supports collaborative research in Virginia focused on advancing health equity through policy, systems, and environmental change strategies.
Funder: Infectious Diseases Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Letter of Intent) | February 2027 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Partnership/Collaborative Establishment Awards: $150,000 over 2 years; Research Awards: $600,000 over 3 years (for previous Partnership Awardees only)
Summary: Supports collaborative research in Virginia to advance health equity through policy, systems, and environmental change strategies.
Description
This program funds collaborative research efforts aimed at advancing health equity in Virginia. It supports projects that address root causes and systemic barriers to health, with a focus on policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change strategies, program/practice analysis, and general research. The program offers two mechanisms: Partnership/Collaborative Establishment Awards for building new or strengthening existing collaborations, and Research Awards for established teams (previous Partnership Awardees) to conduct in-depth research projects.
