New York State Contract Reporter #T004459

SUNY Solicits Research Proposals for Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium Grants

This opportunity invites research proposals for the Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium (RGVRC), administered by the State University of New York (SUNY) and the Rockefeller Institute of Government. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY), Rockefeller Institute of Government, and SUNY System Administration - Eligible Applicants: - Faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students affiliated with US-based universities - Products/Services Requested: - Single-Year Policy Research Grants (up to $74,999 for 12-month projects) - Short-Term Pilot and Innovation Grants ($5,000–$10,000 for exploratory or pilot studies) - Research projects must focus on firearm violence prevention, including topics such as firearm suicide, mass shootings, domestic/family violence, community violence, and firearm access, ownership, storage, and carrying practices - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Projects must be relevant to New York State, with priority for those using NYS data, populations, or policies, or involving RGVRC members - Collaboration with community-based partners is encouraged - Deliverables include a public-facing dissemination product and participation in a research symposium in Albany, NY - Regular progress reporting is required - No facilities and administrative (F&A) costs are allowed; symposium travel is covered separately - Total anticipated funding is approximately $250,000 for this cycle - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a research grant opportunity.

Description

The Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium (RGVRC) invites proposals for research projects aimed at advancing understanding and responses to firearm violence, focusing on gun violence prevention. The solicitation encourages studies on topics such as firearm suicide, mass shootings, domestic and family violence, community violence, and firearm access and storage practices. Eligible applicants include faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students affiliated with US-based universities, with an emphasis on projects relevant to New York State. The RGVRC offers two funding tracks: Single-Year Policy Research Grants and Short-Term Pilot and Innovation Grants, with awards up to $74,999 and $10,000 respectively, supporting projects up to 12 months in duration.

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