NIAID and NIDDK Research Opportunities for New and "At-Risk" Investigators to Promote Workforce Diversity (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 350199Type: Posted
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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/350199

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-275.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "NIAID and NIDDK Research Opportunities for New and 'At-Risk' Investigators to Promote Workforce Diversity," aimed at supporting research projects that enhance diversity in health-related sciences. This initiative specifically targets new investigators who have not previously secured substantial independent NIH funding and at-risk investigators who may lose their funding, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups in the health sciences. The program is crucial for addressing health disparities in areas such as infectious diseases, diabetes, and kidney diseases, with applications open from September 18, 2023, until the final deadline of September 7, 2025. Interested applicants can find more information and submission guidelines at the NIH grants website or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) under the funding opportunity title "NIAID and NIDDK Research Opportunities for New and 'At-Risk' Investigators to Promote Workforce Diversity." This initiative targets Research Project Grants (R01) to support researchers from diverse backgrounds, specifically new investigators who have not received substantial independent NIH funding or at-risk investigators who may lose their funding. The program aims to enhance research diversity in areas related to infectious diseases, diabetes, and kidney diseases, directly addressing health disparities. Key application dates include openings from September 18, 2023, with a final expiration on September 8, 2025. Eligible applicants include various educational institutions, nonprofits, and governmental organizations. The application process requires adherence to strict submission guidelines and emphasizes the need for commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) from involved researchers. Additionally, consultative workshops are planned for awardees to foster collaboration and development within the scientific community. This funding opportunity underscores NIH's commitment to integrating diverse perspectives into research, ultimately advancing public health outcomes.
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