Social and Interpersonal Processes of Health Disparities – SIPH
NOTE: Starts with the October 2026 Council round submission dates (Cycle I due dates). This study section was evaluated as part of CSR’s ENQUIRE process to align study sections with advances in science. Learn more about ENQUIRE.
Social and Interpersonal Processes of Health Disparities (SIPH) reviews applications that examine the social context, cultural influences, situational disadvantages, and other systemic factors that shape different trajectories of health and well-being across the lifecourse. Studies are based on a theoretical or intervention model whose goal is to uncover the root causes, mediating and moderating influences, and underlying mechanisms that put particular groups at risk for poorer health outcomes and/or a significant disadvantage. The variation between or within groups are examined with respect to the underlying individual, group, or community/population level vulnerabilities or the potentially modifiable factors that promote greater equity or resilience. Studies with a limited focus on the causes and consequences on the health disparity are reviewed elsewhere.
Review Dates
A roster for the panel will be posted here, at least 30 days prior to the review meeting
Membership Panel
When the panel is chartered as a standing panel, members will be listed here. Expected in 2026.
Topics
- Studies exploring or testing conceptual models of the pathways or mechanism that result in a health disadvantage (e.g., poorer academic performance, worse social or occupational attainment, poorer health behavior)
- Studies that advance knowledge on disadvantaged groups and how socio-environmental conditions (e.g., stigma, stereotype, IPV, social isolation) can lead to further health disparities
- Studies exploring how social norms, social media representations, and group dynamics affect at-risk individuals or groups.
- Studies whose findings can inform a future intervention (Stage 0) or identify intervention components to target a modifiable factor (Stage 1) to change the trajectory of health and improve health equity (e.g., interventions targeting caregivers to improve social connectedness and reduce isolation, improving work-related outcomes for people living with disabilities).
