Transylvania County Public Health

Buyer seeks qualified firm to conduct research on area-level analytical indices used in North Carolina public health policy and resource allocation. The study will compare existing county-level indices to understand performance variations across different populations and contexts, including rural settings. Research will include both quantitative comparison of indices and qualitative assessment of their impacts on communities. Deliverables include a peer-reviewed manuscript, case studies, and policy brief with visualizations showing potential funding allocation impacts.

• 4/21/2025 - Questions Deadline
• 5/1/2025 - Project Timeline
• 5/12/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Doctorate degree required
• Experience conducting data collection and analysis
• Experience with statewide/national level research methods

• Design research methodology for comparing county-level indices
• Compare existing county-level index scores across North Carolina
• Analyze how indices perform for different population needs
• Conduct qualitative interviews and/or focus groups
• Assess how indices affect local communities and organizations
• Create projection models for funding formula impacts
• Draft findings into peer-reviewed manuscript
• Develop policy-relevant visualizations (maps, dashboards, charts)
• Create case studies highlighting index performance variations
• Produce policy brief with funding allocation projections