What is this service?
The main objective of the Behavioral Research Innovation and Support Program (BRISP) is to develop, demonstrate, and disseminate a comprehensive program for advancing rigor and innovation in behavioral and social science research (BSSR).
BSSR comprises about half of the national and U-M federally funded human subjects research grants and continues to grow. As of 2023, U-M ranks #1 in the nation in federal social and behavioral science funding, and 50% of new U-M investigator-initiated trials are classified as “behavioral”.
Our missions are to:
To enhance the quality, impact, and translation of research that involves the study of human behavior.
To develop excellent BSSR scientists and staff that:
consider appropriate behavioral frameworks in study development and implementation
leverage best practices for BSSR in study design, conduct, and analysis
support culturally responsive study design, data collection, analysis, and dissemination
For more information about BSSR and how it stands apart from other research, please visit the Office of Behavioral and Social Science Research at the National Institute of Health.
We provide one-on-one consultations on:
Health equity in BSSR interventions and study design
Behavioral frameworks and theories
Protocol development and implementation
Measuring treatment and interventionist fidelity
Measurement of social and behavioral constructs
Other resources at U-M to support BSSR
Who can use this service?
Anyone at the University of Michigan who has a question or project that includes BSSR elements can use this service.
When should I contact MICHR about this service?
Depends on your need. For grant and intervention development, earlier is always better!
How much does this service cost?
There is no charge for consultations with BRISP.
The cost pricing/recharge rates for this and other MICHR services are available here.