RWJF Call for Proposals - Health Games Research (1/29 deadline)

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Posted on: January 2, 2008 - 10:46am
RWJF Call for Proposals - Health Games Research (1/29 deadline)
Hi there -- I'm a relative newcomer to HASTAC but wanted to introduce myself -- my name is Susan Promislo and I am the communications officer for the Pioneer Portfolio of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.  The Pioneer Portfolio supports innovative projects and ideas that may spur breakthrough improvements in the future of health and health care.  One area we have increasingly been exploring is the connection between gaming and game technologies and health and health care -- we recently launched a new national program to support research and analysis in this emerging area. 
Health Games Research is an $8.25 million RWJF national program that supports outstanding research to enhance the quality and impact of interactive games used to improve health. The goal of the program is to advance the innovation, design, and effectiveness of health games and game technologies so that they help people improve their health-related behaviors and, as a result, achieve significantly better health outcomes. 
Health Games Research is led by Dr. Debra Lieberman of the University of California, Santa Barbara and it has issued its first call for proposals - The application deadline is Jan. 29 and we're hoping to receive as many high-quality proposals as possible; up to $2 million will be made in research grants during this round, and a second round of funding will be available in late 2008.  
This CFP seeks proposals in two areas: (1) physical activity games and (2) games that promote self-care of patient conditions and pursuit of health goals.  I hope you will consider applying (visit www.healthgamesresearch.org for more info. and a link to the CFP) and would be most grateful for any help you could provide in sharing this via any other channels you think are appropriate. 
Best wishes for a wonderful 2008!