What is the purpose of the call for research proposals?
The purpose of the call for research proposals is to provide researchers and community members with an opportunity to explore the AAMC Center for Health Justice’s public opinion polling dataset and generate research to advance health equity.
How was the data collected for the call for research?
A nationally representative public opinion poll of 6,748 U.S. adults was conducted online between Oct. 18 and Oct. 27, 2023. The following groups were oversampled to provide opportunities for additional analyses: adults with disabilities, Medicaid patients, Medicare patients, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color) parents, parents of children ages 0 to 3, and rural adults.
Who is eligible for this project?
Eligible teams will consist of three to five team members who are professional researchers, academic medicine instructors, medical providers, faculty, nonacademic professionals, or community members. All participants must be AAMC CHARGE members. Join AAMC CHARGE here.
What are the key dates and deadlines for this project?
Important dates include the application period (Feb. 5 to March 4, 2024); notification of participation (March 21, 2024); and project duration (May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2026). View the full list of key dates here.
What are the expected project outputs?
The AAMC Center for Health Justice expects that the selected teams will produce a summary of findings and remit this to the AAMC. This summary may include a manuscript draft, presentation, or other formal research product.
How can I obtain further information or seek assistance?
An informational webinar will be hosted on Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. ET. You can view the recorded webinar when it is posted online and/or contact us at healthjustice@aamc.org for assistance. In the subject line, please write: Call for Research Proposals.
Is the data broken down by geographic area?
The data is broken down by geographic region (Northeast, Midwest, West, South) as well as by zip code.
Will funding be provided?
The AAMC Center for Health Justice is not providing funding to complete this call for research proposals. The center may support the dissemination of research projects through webinars, other types of presentations, and our distribution lists and newsletters.
What groups are being oversampled and why were those groups chosen?
The following groups were oversampled as part of the data collection:
- Adults with Disabilities: 1,835 adults
- Medicaid Patients: 1,046 adults
- Medicare Patients: 1,397 adults
- BIPOC (Black, indigenous, People of Color) Parents: 965 adults
- Parents of Children Age 0-3: 486 adults
- Rural Adults: 1,667 adults
These groups were chosen based on their relevance to the data set and limited representation in other research studies.