Introduction
The Greenwall Foundation is requesting proposals
for the Bridging Bioethics Research & Policymaking grant initiative, which supports the innovative and practical integration of bioethics into policy. This
initiative does not fund bioethics research but, rather, supports
bioethics researchers, policymakers, and others to take the next step
and bridge the divide between research results and policymaking.
Rapid developments in healthcare, science, and technology
raise exciting possibilities to advance our health and well-being, but also raise
complex ethical dilemmas. Strengthening the relationship between bioethics and
policy can help decision-makers navigate conflicting points of view and find
the best way forward.
Applications are due July 24, 2023 by
11:59 pm ET, for projects to begin on or after October 1, 2023, but not later
than January 1, 2024. Please direct questions about this initiative to Kyle
Ruempler at [email protected].
Please also review the Frequently Asked Questions.
Guidance for Proposals
Relevant policymaking under this initiative can occur at the
federal, state, or local level. The Foundation intentionally is not
prescribing the mechanisms it will fund through this initiative and welcomes
creative ideas and applications. For illustrative purposes only, such mechanisms
might include making actionable bioethics research readily available to
policymakers in digestible and accessible formats or scaling up an
evidence-based policy solution. They are unlikely to include publishing in an academic
journal.
Consistent with its status as a 501(c)(3) private
foundation, the Foundation will not fund direct or grassroots lobbying (i.e.,
attempts to influence specific legislation) under this initiative, but
education, nonpartisan analyses/reports, and other similar efforts are appropriate.
We understand that proposed projects might benefit from varied
professional expertise on the project team, for example, expertise in policy, communications
and media relations, data visualization, or other fields. Therefore, applications
from or partnerships with policymakers and others outside of academia are encouraged.
Grants under this initiative will be capped at $50,000. Projects with
smaller budgets and shorter timelines will receive priority. The Greenwall
Foundation only makes awards to affiliated individuals at institutions with
tax-exempt status in the United States.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted through the Foundation’s online grant system and should include:
- A brief (75-100 word) abstract of the project
for a lay audience
- A three-page narrative, with one-inch margins and font no smaller than 12-point. (References will not count toward the three-page limit.) This narrative should include:
- A brief explanation of the relevant bioethics research findings.
- A brief discussion of the relevant policy gap, challenge, or dilemma and the potential impact of the bioethics research findings on it.
- A description of the proposed mechanism for bridging bioethics research and policymaking, including the intended audience and methods for carrying it out.
- An explanation of why this mechanism is a promising approach for bridging bioethics research and policymaking.
- A summary of the team’s experience effecting policy change.
- An outline of how to measure the proposal’s success in integrating bioethics into policy.
- A publication or other summary of the bioethics research findings (e.g., presentation abstract or conference summary) that the project seeks to translate to policy, no more than 20 pages total.
- The Principal Investigator’s CV and up to two other team members’ CVs, no more than five single-spaced pages each.
- Proposed budget (please use this form) and other supplemental financial materials, including a narrative budget justification up to
two pages, single-spaced.
You are also permitted to submit up to 5 pages
of supplemental materials in support of your application such as letters of
support; these materials are not required. You can preview the grant
application form here.
Once applications are reviewed, the Foundation may contact you with questions about or suggestions for your proposal. Our goal is to help applicants develop strong proposals that are positioned to have the greatest impact and that align with the Foundation’s strategic priorities.
To apply, go to https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=greenwall. Once there, please bookmark the site, create an account, and complete your application. To create an account, you must enter your institution’s EIN, which you may need to obtain from your Contracts and Grants Office; please do not input a placeholder or invalid EIN, which may delay consideration of your application.
If you have any technical questions or concerns regarding the online application process, please contact [email protected]. If you continue to experience difficulty with the online application process, please contact Kyle Ruempler at [email protected]. We will not accept late applications that result from technical issues with the online application portal, so please log in and enter your information in advance of the deadline.