Transformative Research to Address Health Disparities and Advance Health Equity (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 357666Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357666

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NR-25-003.html
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for the "Transformative Research to Address Health Disparities and Advance Health Equity" initiative, aimed at funding innovative research that addresses social determinants of health (SDOH) to significantly reduce health disparities and promote equity among underserved populations. This cooperative agreement seeks projects that demonstrate a compelling potential to produce major impacts on health equity, with a maximum funding amount of $500,000 per year for a project duration of up to five years, and a total funding commitment of approximately $3 million for 4-6 awards. Applications must include a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) and are expected to engage in community partnerships, with submission deadlines starting from January 29, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the opportunity announcement at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NR-25-003.html.

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    grantsinfo@nih.gov
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    RFA-NR-25-003.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is soliciting applications for the "Transformative Research to Address Health Disparities and Advance Health Equity" initiative. This funding aims to support innovative research that tackles social determinants of health (SDOH) to significantly reduce health disparities and promote equity, particularly among underserved populations. The program encourages the development of unique intervention strategies that are transformative and provide substantial benefits to health outcomes. Applications are expected to engage in community partnerships and must include a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) to foster inclusivity in research. Eligible organizations for funding include higher education institutions, nonprofits, and government agencies, with a maximum budget of $500,000 per year for a project duration of up to five years. The applications will be evaluated based on significance, innovation, rigor, and the credibility of the proposed workforce. The initiative highlights the importance of addressing historical injustices and creating sustainable models that advance health equity through collaboration across various sectors. Key dates for application submission start from January 29, 2025, with a total funding commitment of $3 million anticipated for 4-6 awards.
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