Call for Responses
National Institutes of Health Research Priority Survey
NIH Basic Behavioral and Social Science Opportunity Network
Deadline: February 19, 2010

The National Institutes of Health Basic Behavioral and Social Science Opportunity Network is looking for feedback on what priorities in basic behavioral and social sciences research are needed to increase the nation’s health and well-being. Respondents are asked to identify what they see as the most critical, health-related challenges and offer research goals that will lead to solutions. The network is especially interested in addressing public health challenges. More information on the network and how to respond is available online.


Call for Comments
Draft National Disaster Recovery Framework
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Deadline: February 26, 2010

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Long-Term Disaster Recovery Working Group will accept comments on the recently released National Disaster Recovery Framework Draft. The draft, which aims to provide a model for governments to better coordinate recovery and rebuilding after disasters, was created based on the input from federal and state agencies, nonprofits, and local stakeholders. Read the draft, submit comments, and learn more about the working group on the group’s website.