Future Research Directions
Proposed Project Support
Described are the levels funding required to conduct projects that would be part of the research program for the HBCR Workgroup. These are examples and estimates. Specifics would be discussed with potential supporters.
Pilot project funding- $30,000 - $150,000/year (e.g., Piloting how to get parents involved in childhood obesity prevention; Testing a multiple health behavior change intervention to improve older adult’s quality of life). Full project funding- $200,000 - $500,000/year (e.g., Train teachers from schools (elementary, middle and high) in the Commonwealth of Northern Marianna Islands (CNMI aka Saipan) to teach active PE to prevent childhood obesity; Develop a robot that is a companion for older adult to continue to live independently). |