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NIH Summer Institute:
The Design and Conduct of Qualitative and Mixed-Method Research in Social Work and Other Health Professions
August 4 -8, 2004
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Course Objectives
To provide a thorough grounding in the design and conduct of qualitative and mixed method research to social work researchers and other health professionals interested in developing competence in the planning, design, and execution of these techniques and become more successful in the NIH extramural research program.
The course will enable participants to:
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Understand the strengths of qualitative and mixed methods and their application to practice- and policy-relevant research.
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Describe the role of theories and conceptual schemas in carrying out qualitative research
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Develop skills in design, sampling, interviewing and field observation
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Develop skills in coding and interpretation of qualitative data
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Learn about and use strategies for rigor in qualitative design and analysis
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Understand and contrast mixed methods designs and their applications
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Develop skills in evaluation research using ‘focused’ qualitative methods
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Learn about the process of submission and review of NIH grant proposals using qualitative and mixed methods approaches
Dates
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Wednesday, August 4 – Sunday, August 8, 2004
The Institute will be held in the Greater Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area
Background
In May 2003, the National Institutes of Health developed the first trans-institute plan for social work research. This document, dubbed the NIH Plan for Social Work Research, made a series of recommendations to further enhance this area of research in the extramural program. One of the proposed initiatives is for NIH to conduct a Summer Institute on Social Work Research. This initiative would focus in 2004 on qualitative and mixed research methods—one of the frequently mentioned research infrastructure and training needs in this field. Specifically, the NIH plan proposes to:
Develop and implement an NIH Summer Institute on Social Work Research offering new researchers intensive exposure to issues and challenges in the field of social work research. The program of the Summer Institute would include lectures, seminars, and small group discussions in research design relative to social work as it relates to health, discussion sessions on methodological approaches and interventions, and consultation on the development of research interests and advice on preparing and submitting research grant applications to the NIH.
Concept
This institute is designed for those interested in intermediate and advanced training in qualitative research and mixed methods, i.e., those who have had coursework and/or prior experience conducting qualitative or mixed methods research. Our approach will be multi-disciplinary and focus upon the most commonly used methods such as ethnography, grounded theory and narrative approaches. Use of QDA software and computerized applications will be covered, but are not a requirement for participation. The format will be both didactic and hands-on.
Institute Co-Chairs
Deborah K. Padgett ( New York University ) and
Debbie Gioia ( University of Michigan )
Faculty
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Topic
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Deborah K. Padgett
NYU School of Social Work
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Blending Theory and Rigor in Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research
Grounded Theory Coding and Analysis
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Margarete Sandelowski
UNC-Chapel Hill School of Nursing
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Mixed Methods in Intervention Research
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Michael Agar
Univ. of Maryland Dept. of Anthropology
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Ethnographic Methods
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NIH Staff Panel:
Denise Juliano-Bult (NIMH)
Peggy Murray (NIAAA)
Jerry Flanzer (NIDA)
Robert Weller (CSR)
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Submitting and Reviewing Qualitative and Mixed Methods Proposals: A Program Officer's View
Peer Review of NIH Research Grant Applications
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Kim Hopper
Nathan Kline Institute and
Columbia Univ. School of Public Health
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From a Study Section Reviewer's Perspective: Qualitative and Mixed Methods Proposals
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Tazuko Shibusawa and Ellen Lukens
Columbia Univ. School of Social Work
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Cross-Cultural Issues in Data Transcription and Interpretation
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Edwina Uehara
Univ. of Washington
School of Social Work
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Narrative Analysis and Mixed Methods
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Panel Discussion led by Debbie Gioia:
Cynthia Robins (WESTAT)
Alicia Lucksted (Univ. of Maryland)
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Doing Action & Mixed Methods Research in the Community
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*In addition to formal presentations, there will be breakout group exercises, daily lunch-time group meetings (designing a mock mixed methods proposal) and group presentations of their proposals on Saturday afternoon - followed by a gala reception and a Poetry Slam competition (between groups). Details to follow...stay tuned!
Recall that participants are expected to attend all sessions of the Institute. Thank you
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Speaker Presentations Deborah K. Padgett
NIH Staff Panel: Denise Juliano-Bult, Peggy Murray, and Jerry Flanzer
Robert Weller
Kim Hopper
Tazuko Shibusawa and Ellen Lukens
*(Adobe Acrobat is required for viewing presentations)
Eligibility Requirements Priority will be given to individuals who fit one of the following categories: Recent completion of the doctorate (within past two years) and seeking to pursue further research using qualitative and/or mixed methods;
Two or more years since completion of the doctorate and substantial work (e.g., pilot study) toward preparation of a grant proposal using qualitative or mixed methods; Experienced quantitative researchers seeking to expand their methods expertise to include qualitative and mixed methods. Beyond these eligibility criteria we are seeking researchers who will clearly benefit from an in-depth exposure to qualitative and mixed methods in their research. Those who have extensive research experience will be considered after more junior investigators have been evaluated. Preference is also given to individuals who are not employees of NIH. While we will consider and may even accept “exceptional” applicants who do not meet these criteria, priority will go to those who do. Due to the limited number of spaces in the course, applicants must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States, or must have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence (i.e., possess a currently valid Alien Registration Receipt Card I-551, or other legal verification of such status). Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable Accommodations: If you require reasonable accommodations for disabilities to participate in this activity, please contact Ms. Heather Thompson on (301) 897-2789 (ext 132) between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time, or via e-mail at hthompson@thehillgroup.com at least 60 business days before the course begins.
Number of Participants 50 Maximum; A minimum of 20% of the available slots will be reserved for those outside of the social work field.
Costs Participants pay for their own travel to and from the Summer Institute. There are no additional fees—room and board and study materials will be covered.
Application Process and Receipt Date Applicants must submit: 1) a curriculum vitae; 2) a signed letter of support from your Dean or Department Chair; 3) a Personal Statement describing your research and career interests and how this course will benefit them (maximum 2 pages). Summer Institute for Social Work and Other Health Professions
c/o The Hill Group
6903 Rockledge Drive, Suite 540
Bethesda , MD 20817
Additional Information
For additional general information about the Summer Institute, please review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). For questions about the course content, please contact: If you have questions about the logistics of the course, please contact: Ms. Heather Thompson on (301) 897-2789 (ext. 132); e-mail: hthompson@thehillgroup.com
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