The National Palliative Care Research Center (NPCRC) is committed to respecting the privacy and security of all applicants to the NPCRC Grants Program. We recognize that when you choose to provide us with information about yourself and your institution, you trust us to protect your privacy.

By applying to the NPCRC for funding, you consent to the collection and use of your information by NPCRC, as described below.

Types of Information Requested:
NPCRC requires information such as name, title, sponsoring institution, mailing address, telephone number, fax number and email address for those individuals wishing to apply to the NPCRC Grants Program and their mentors, if applicable. Additionally, NPCRC collects personal information (e.g., race, gender) that is voluntarily submitted by its applicants. The remainder of the information collected will relate to the proposed project to be considered for funding. All data will be password protected.

How Your Information Is Used:
Designated individuals affiliated with NPCRC will have access to the identifiable information for those applicants wishing to receive support from the Center. This will allow NPCRC Committee members to review the applications submitted and to make funding decisions. Additionally, identifiable information on all applicants to the NPCRC Grants Program will be made available to all NPCRC staff.

NPCRC does not disclose to any third party information gathered from your application.

NPCRC may use emails and mailing addresses provided by applicants to notify them of updates, products, services, or upcoming events. Applicants who do not wish to receive such notifications via email or regular mail can choose to opt out of receiving such information upon the receipt of any promotional materials.

Nonidentifiable application data may be collected and used in the aggregate to help shape and evaluate the effectiveness of the NPCRC initiative.