What if I am a researcher interested in being matched with applicants?
If you are interested in being considered as a potential research partner for a referred applicant, please fill out this form.
Matching Service
What happens when someone is referred to the Matching Service?
When an applicant is referred to the Matching Service, a Partnership Acceleration Liaison (PAL) will work with the applicant to understand the needs of project and team, and to identify and propose suitable research partners. Once the applicant has approved a research partner, the PAL will facilitate initial correspondence and help establish the match. After being matched, referred applicants meet (virtually or in person) with their research partner(s) on a mutually agreeable schedule to discuss the project.
What’s the time commitment for participating in the Matching Service?
As this is a new service being provided, it is unclear what the time commitment will be for participation in the Matching Service. Referred applicants may decide to end participation at any time.
How much does the Matching Service cost?
There is no cost to applicants associated with being matched with a researcher through the Matching Service. Resources may be provided to offset costs associated with facilitating communications and establishing working partnerships between applicants and researchers.
Who provides the Matching Service?
The Matching Service is provided in partnership with Accelerating Collaborations for Evaluation (ACE) at Johns Hopkins University, selected through our Matching Services Call for Proposals.
How do I request participation in Matching Services?
Applicants who wish to be matched with a research partner may be referred after submitting a Letter of Intent (LOI) or may request participation prior to LOI submission. You may indicate your interest in being referred to the Matching Service by checking the box in the Project Information Questions section of the application. Note that requesting the Matching Service does not result in automatic referral.
What are the goals of the Matching Service?
Our goals are that referred applicants are paired with appropriate researchers and form productive, long-lasting partnerships. These partners may work toward a submission of a new application to E4A for funding, but they may also pursue alternative funding or work on other projects together, such as development of plans for baseline data collection; design of a pilot or demonstration project; or development of a full research plan to be implemented.