Funder: National Bleeding Disorders Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Letter of intent) | April 2027 (Invited full application)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 for one year to 18 months; one new grant annually
Summary: Supports social work research and clinical projects that strengthen psychosocial care and demonstrate outcomes in bleeding disorders.
Key Information: Applicants must hold an accredited MSW or DSW, or be DSW students, and work at federally funded U.S. hemophilia treatment centers.
Description
The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) supports clinicians committed to improving psychosocial care for the bleeding disorders community and developing outcome-related data. The Social Work Research & Practice Grant funds research and clinical projects that integrate psychosocial and biomedical care, improve services for patients and families, contribute to psychosocial literature, and demonstrate social work outcomes.
Research interests include coping with chronic illness or disability, case management, improved clinical practice, research skills for psychosocial providers, and mental health among people with bleeding disorders or bleeding disorders/HIV. Projects may also develop or evaluate media and learning tools for professionals or patients. A focus on cultural diversity is welcomed, and applicants should consult NBDF’s community-defined research priorities.
