Community Level Interventions to Improve Minority Health and Reduce Health Disparities (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 354833Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Community Level Interventions to Improve Minority Health and Reduce Health Disparities" under the R01 Research Project Grant program. This initiative aims to support research that develops and tests community-level interventions specifically targeting health disparity populations in the United States, emphasizing collaboration with community partners and sustainable intervention designs. The program is crucial for addressing health disparities through community-focused research methodologies that consider multiple determinants of health. Interested applicants can apply for a maximum project budget of $1,000,000, with a project duration of up to five years, and must submit their applications by October 5, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the additional information link at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-231.html.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), has announced the funding opportunity titled "Community Level Interventions to Improve Minority Health and Reduce Health Disparities" under the R01 Research Project Grant program. This initiative aims to support research that develops and tests community-level interventions targeting health disparity populations in the U.S. Key elements of eligible projects include collaboration with community partners, focus on community-wide health outcomes, and sustainable intervention designs. Applications are due by October 5, 2024, with a maximum project budget of $1,000,000 and a project duration of up to 5 years. Applicants must adhere to strict guidelines for submission, including the need for community engagement, use of relevant data, and innovative research approaches. The initiative emphasizes community-focused research methodologies that address determinants of health at multiple levels and encourages plans that ensure the sustainability of interventions post-funding. Interested applicants can obtain application materials through Grants.gov or the NIH ASSIST system. This funding opportunity underscores the NIH's commitment to addressing health disparities through community involvement and evidence-based interventions.
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