Research | South Central MIRECC
About
Our research program funds pilot research, provides methodologic and analytic support for researchers of all levels (MIDAS program), and develops junior researchers. Our researchers have extensive experience in:
- Veteran populations
- Rural mental health
- Access
- Telemedicine
- Evidence-based interventions
- Implementation
- And more!
To learn more, contact our Associate Director for Research, Dr. Jeffrey (Jeff) Pyne, at Jeffrey.Pyne@va.gov or PyneJeffreyM@uams.edu.
Pilot Study RFA
MIDAS
Request for Pilot Study Applications
We invite pilot study applications that support our mission:
To promote engagement, access, and quality of mental health care for Veterans facing barriers to care, especially rural Veterans.
In addition to encouraging proposals addressing the needs of rural Veterans, we also encourage submission of proposals addressing the needs of other underserved and vulnerable Veteran populations, including those facing access barriers and/or disparities in the quality of mental healthcare due to age, race or ethnicity, birth sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socioeconomic status.
The ultimate goal of our pilot study program is to stimulate research that can be used to develop clinical policy or programs that improve access, quality and outcomes of mental health and substance abuse treatment services for rural and underserved Veterans.
Our request for applications (RFA) is intended to increase the quantity and quality of federally funded research for this population to better understand their experiences and support the development and dissemination of evidence-based care that can make a difference in their lives. Please download the newly revised RFA for specifics on the program, including our funding priority areas, submission requirements and review details, and contacts.
Overview
- Only researchers in VISN 16 and San Antonio, Texas are eligible to apply.
- Medical students, interns and residents are not eligible to apply unless they request and receive a waiver before applying.
- Project duration is 1 year (possible to request a waiver to submit a proposal for a longer period).
- Maximum budget request is $55,000 (possible to request a waiver to submit a proposal with a larger budget).
- Maximum proposal length is 5 pages.
- Fellows must provide a completion plan if the project will be ongoing when the fellowship ends. The plan must identify a doctoral-level faculty co-investigator to complete the project (an additional 1/2 page may be added to the proposal to describe the plan).
Application Deadlines
We accept applications four times a year. If the deadline falls on a weekend, submit the application the following Monday.
- January 2
- April 1
- July 1
- October 1
Application Submission
Email your application to Dr. Brandon Griffin at Brandon.Griffin2@va.gov.
Contact
Dr. Brandon Griffin, Assistant Director for Research
Brandon.Griffin2@va.gov
Download Application
MIRECC Implementation, Design and Analysis Support (MIDAS)
MIDAS offers centralized design, methodologic and analytic support to VISN 16 investigators who are seeking research funding or conducting South Central MIRECC pilot projects.
The MIDAS team has expertise in biostatistics, epidemiology, psychometrics, qualitative methods, application of technology to research and education, and project implementation. We can help you with topics such as:
- Study design
- Instrument selection or design
- Recruitment and data collection procedures
- Analysis of qualitative data
- Identification of best VA data sources and access procedures
- Manuscript preparation
- and more!
We can help connect you with other experienced methodologists at our affiliated programs and institutions when we do not have the expertise you need. Contact Dr. Amy Amspoker at Amspoker@bcm.edu to learn more.
Select to learn about how MIDAS can help you in the research process in our newsletter.
Last updated: December 26, 2024
