The Institute of Interdisciplinary Health Research

Program planning and evaluation are critical parts of any organization’s success, leading

to well-designed and feasible programs that yield meaningful results. IIHR can partner

with community-based organizations to identify program goals and measurable

objectives, review the existing evidence, and determine appropriate research

methodologies, all while respecting population specific needs and realistic schedules

and budgets. [[READ MORE]]

Securing funding for direct services, research, evaluation,or capacity building is

important for community-based organizations. IIHR can assist organizations to write

successful grant proposals that clearly communicate the need for the project, the plan

for addressing that need, and the expected outcomes. The collaboration between IIHR

and organizations in these efforts can lead to fruitful partnerships. IIHR is qualified to

assist with identifying grant opportunities, carefully tailoring proposals to funders’ needs

and requirements, and enabling strong collaborations. [[For a list of grants currently

underway, READ MORE for examples.]]

With a team of highly trained academics and researchers, IIHR specializes in data

collection and analysis. From defining objectives, to collecting relevant data, managing

databases, and completing simple or complex data analyses, IIHR offers wrap-around

services for community-based organizations. In particular, we specialize in data

visualization and outward facing communications to clients and future funders.  [[For

examples of this work, please READ MORE.]]

The goal of IIHR’s high quality research studies is to return to community-based

organization with clear and actionable recommendations. Formulated recommendations

are specific; feasible and realistic given available resources; backed by data, research and

existing evidence; and measurable. [[To READ MORE about evidence-based

recommendations, find examples of our work here.]]

IIHR’s strategies for building organizational capacity range from offering training and skill

development sessions, such as data workshops, to resource mobilization, such as finding

sustainable grants and funding opportunities for partners. Collaboration and networking

through IIHR’s contacts and tools can help community-based organizations share best

practices. Common data and research tools have been used in multiple capacities within

IIHR partnerships, [[to READ MORE see a list of current projects]]

IIHR has experience in translating research into plain language summaries and visual

take-aways that can help community-based organizations communicate more effectively

with other partners, government organizations and potential funders. Our research

dissemination strategies range from published articles in the peer-reviewed literature to

community and stakeholder engagement through workshops and presentations. IIHR

can help match the message to the appropriate audience using multiple formats and

platforms with clear, actionable and relevant evidence. [[For more information about

examples of this work, READ HERE]]