Research With Activities Related to Diversity (ReWARD) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 346914Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/346914

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-122.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Research With Activities Related to Diversity (ReWARD) grant program, aimed at enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) within the biomedical research workforce. This program supports health-related research and DEIA activities conducted by scientists who currently do not have NIH project grant funding, encouraging applications from a wide range of organizations, including historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions. The ReWARD program is crucial for addressing barriers that hinder the participation of underrepresented groups in scientific research, with funding available for project periods of up to five years, contingent on appropriations. Interested applicants can find more information and apply by visiting the NIH grants website or contacting NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov, with the application deadline set for May 7, 2026.

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    The NIH Research With Activities Related to Diversity (ReWARD) program aims to enhance the diversity and inclusivity in the biomedical research workforce by providing funding for scientific research and DEIA activities conducted by scientists without current NIH project grant funding. It supports the health-related research of individuals contributing to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. The program encourages applications from a wide range of organizations—including historically Black colleges and universities, minority-serving institutions, and various nonprofit organizations—while emphasizing the importance of collaborative and transdisciplinary approaches. Key components include a requirement for a Diversity Statement and a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) in applications, showcasing commitment to DEIA goals. Funding details indicate potential awards contingent on appropriations, with project periods lasting up to five years. Overall, the ReWARD program aligns with NIH's mission to diversify the biomedical research landscape, striving to address barriers that hinder the participation of underrepresented groups in scientific research.
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