The Research Coalition Request for Proposals

Purpose

Research Coalition funds support cutting edge research in the field of evidence-based design (EBD). All research studies go through a peer-review process, conducted by The Research Coalition. Principal investigators are strongly encouraged to submit for publication to peer-reviewed journals.

Studies of Interest

Studies whose results can be easily disseminated to and applied by facility owners, architects and stakeholders in the form of reports, tools and design recommendations are given high priority. After a number of high quality proposals were rigorously reviewed, two projects were selected:

Improving the Waiting Experience in the Emergency Department: A Two Phase Study

(Principal Investigator: Upali Nanda, Ph.D., American Art Resources)

Estimated Completion: November 2010

Contribution of the Design Environment to Fall Risk in Hospitals (Principal Investigator: Margaret Calkins, Ph.D., Ideas Institute)

Estimated Publication: March 2011

Important Dates

The most recent proposal deadline was January 15, 2009. The Research Coalition will announce any plans for a new Request for Proposals through the CHD newsletter. Sign up here to receive this newsletter.

Please contact Carolyn Quist with any questions.