Microsoft seeks e-health proposals for $3 million program
To help improve people’s health through software innovation, Microsoft Corp. has created the $3 million Microsoft HealthVault Be Well fund and is soliciting program proposals. Proposals are expected for, but are not limited to, applications in primary prevention, secondary prevention, acute care, juvenile disease management, women’s health management, and community and social health. Up to $500,000 will be awarded for any one proposal. Proposals will be accepted until May 9, with grant winners notified by July 1. Eligible organizations must be a U.S.-based accredited degree-granting college or university with nonprofit status and awarding degrees at the baccalaureate level or above, or a research or health institution with nonprofit status. Private-sector organizations may partner with these institutions and qualify for the grant.
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