NIMHD Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (R21 - Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 345756Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $275K

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/345756

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-111.html
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the NIMHD Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (R21), aimed at enhancing minority health and reducing health disparities in the United States. This grant program invites applications for innovative short-term research projects that do not require preliminary data, particularly from early-stage investigators, focusing on NIH-designated health disparity populations such as racial/ethnic minorities and underserved groups. Projects may encompass biomedical, clinical, and social sciences and are encouraged to adopt multi-disciplinary approaches, including secondary data analysis, development of new methodologies, and pilot testing of interventions. Grants can provide funding up to $275,000 over a two-year period, with application deadlines extending until May 7, 2026. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the program's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-111.html.

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    grantsinfo@nih.gov
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    PAR-23-111.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, under the National Institutes of Health (NIH), issues the NIMHD Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (R21) to enhance minority health and reduce health disparities in the U.S. This program encourages applications for innovative short-term research projects without the need for preliminary data, particularly from early-stage investigators. Eligible research includes biomedical, clinical, and social sciences focusing on NIH-designated health disparity populations such as racial/ethnic minorities and underserved groups. Projects are expected to utilize multi-disciplinary approaches and can fall into three categories: secondary data analysis, development of new methodologies, and pilot testing of interventions. Grants may fund up to $275,000 over two years, with deadlines for applications set for various review cycles until May 2026. Compliance with application instructions is critical for acceptance, with particular emphasis on promoting innovative solutions to pressing health disparities. The announcement stresses the importance of partnerships with organizations and community stakeholders to align research with real-world health challenges.
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