Funding Opportunities from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has announced funding opportunities for Health Care Delivery and Policy Research Contracts for the: assessment of the potential impact of health care reform on people with MS); the evaluation of existing and innovative models of MS health care delivery; and investigator initiated health policy studies in multiple sclerosis.
Topics for investigator initiative health policy studies include, but are not limited to, studies of the organization, quality and financing of health care; development and testing of methodologies to evaluate the outcome of care; coding and reimbursement issues; issues pertinent to subgroups of MS patients; and evaluation of innovative models of care. Amount and term variable depending on the nature of the project.
Investigators wishing to apply for any of these programs must submit a two-page letter-of-intent in PDF format by Monday, September 28. Letters-of-intent will be reviewed by the Health Care Delivery and Policy Research Committee. On or about November 2, 2009, selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application.
To view the full request for proposals, click here.