Request for Proposals: Open Category: Health Policy Workshops, Seminars and Conferences (RFP 006)
I. Deadline
Full proposals must be received before February 1, 2002 (12:00pm
E.S.T.)
II. Funding and General Information
- Maximum funds available for this RFP: $150,000
- Proposals with budgets that exceed $150,000 will be deemed ineligible,
without exception.
- The event must include opportunities for Health Canada
officials to participate in a capacity which would (1) add to
the knowledge being considered; (2) ensure that relevant policy
issues are being considered; and (3) increase the usefulness
of the results to Health Canada.
- Speakers/participants must be nationally representative.
Health Canada is prepared to recommend speakers for certain sessions.
- Funds cannot be used to commission research for the
event.
- Wherever possible, the event should coincide with another relevant
workshop/seminar/conference, in order to maximize efficiency
and effectiveness.
III. Scope of Competition
Objectives
The HPRP is
interested in receiving proposals for workshops, seminars and conferences
relevant to Health Canada's identified health policy needs. Proposals must address
one or more policy priorities relevant to Health Canada's policy
and decision making capacity. Preference will be given to events
addressing issues for which Health Canada will be expected to develop
policy within the next one to three years.
Context
Health Canada's mission is to help the people of Canada maintain
and improve their health. In support of this mission, Health Canada
has identified four priority areas of focus over the next one to
three years. These priorities coincide with a vision of health
that includes a strong and innovative health care system which
fully respects the principles of the Canada Health Act and
effective programs and services that promote good health and safety
for all Canadians. Proposals that clearly demonstrate the ability
to support evidence-based decision making in the following priority
areas will be considered for funding:
i) Health Care System Renewal; ii) Safety and Management of Risks;
iii) Lifelong Good Health for all Canadians; and iv) Healthy First
Nations and Inuit Communities Applicants are encouraged to refer
to the document Health Canada 2001-2002 Estimates: Part III Report
on Plans and Priorities for more detailed information about these
priority areas.
IV. Policy Contact
When developing a proposal for the open category, policy inquiries
(i.e., non-administrative) should be directed to:
Dr. Geoffrey Gurd A/Director Research Management and Dissemination
Division Applied Research and Analysis Directorate Information,
Analysis and Connectivity Branch Health Canada Tel: (613) 954-8555
Fax: (613) 954-0813 Email: Geoffrey_Gurd@hc-sc.gc.ca
The policy contact is responsible for ongoing interaction with
researchers to provide contextual guidance and advice to researchers
when developing their proposal. The policy contact will likely
identify other Health Canada officials with expertise in a given
area, with whom the applicant can consult. We encourage all applicants
to consult with the policy contact prior to preparing a
proposal.
The policy contact is to be consulted on the policy issues and
proposal content only. Formatting, eligibility/ineligibility, and
other administrative questions (such as time frames, budgets, etc.)
should be directed to the HPRP Program
Officer. As the policy contact will not provide letters
of support, applicants must outline their interaction(s)
with Health Canada staff in the body of the proposal.
Do not forward proposals (draft or otherwise) to the policy
contact for their review at any time. Preliminary review of a proposal
by a policy contact will be deemed a conflict of interest and may
result in the disqualification of your proposal.
V. How to Apply
Full proposals must be received before 12:00 pm (E.S.T) on February
1, 2002.
Researchers are strongly encouraged to consult the Health Policy Research Program Guide before preparing a proposal. If you
are interested in submitting a proposal in relation to this RFP,
please refer to the Application for workshop, seminar, conference
funds and Instructions for completing the application form for
workshop, seminar, conference funds.
When developing a proposal, please direct inquiries regarding
eligibility, the proposal preparation and review process, and terms
and conditions of the HPRP to:
Sherrill MacDonald A/Senior Program Officer Health Policy Research Program Research Management & Dissemination Division Health
Canada Tel: (613) 954-0830 Fax: (613) 954-7363 Email: Sherrill_MacDonald@hc-sc.gc.ca
Elizabeth Maddocks Senior Program Officer Health Policy Research Program Research Management & Dissemination Division Health
Canada Tel: (613) 954-8557 Fax: (613) 954-7363 Email: Elizabeth_Maddocks@hc-sc.gc.ca
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