Technology Development to Reduce Health Disparities (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 336920Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

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) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Technology Development to Reduce Health Disparities," aimed at developing medical technologies that address healthcare access and outcome disparities among specific population groups. The initiative encourages innovative applications for technologies such as diagnostic devices, telehealth systems, and other medical interventions designed to improve healthcare delivery to underserved communities, with a focus on creating effective, affordable, and culturally acceptable solutions. NIH plans to allocate approximately $2.4 million to fund 3-4 awards, with individual project budgets capped at $500,000, and applications are due by May 2, 2025. Interested applicants can find more information and submit inquiries via email to OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov or visit the official announcement at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-EB-21-001.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces funding for "Technology Development to Reduce Health Disparities" aimed at developing medical technologies that address healthcare access and outcome disparities among specific population groups. The objective is to encourage innovative applications for technologies such as diagnostic devices, telehealth systems, and other medical interventions designed to improve healthcare delivery to underserved communities. This funding opportunity (FOA) encourages collaboration between applicants and healthcare organizations serving populations experiencing health disparities. Eligible organizations include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit entities, and local government agencies. The NIH intends to allocate approximately $2.4 million to fund 3-4 awards, with individual project budgets capped at $500,000. Applications should emphasize developing culturally acceptable, effective, and affordable technologies that overcome barriers related to economics, culture, knowledge, and infrastructure. A Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) and a Commercialization Plan are required as part of the submission. The initiative reflects NIH's commitment to addressing critical public health challenges by leveraging technology to eliminate health disparities through targeted research and innovation.
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