Understanding the Intersection of Social Inequities to Optimize Health and Reduce Health Disparities: The Axes Initiative (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 358091Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358091

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NR-25-004.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Understanding the Intersection of Social Inequities to Optimize Health and Reduce Health Disparities: The Axes Initiative," aimed at supporting research that examines the complex interactions of social determinants of health and their impact on health disparities. This initiative encourages observational, evaluation, and mixed-methods research projects that utilize an intersectional framework to explore how various social statuses, such as race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, influence health outcomes. With an expected allocation of approximately $3 million across 6-8 awards in FY 2025, applicants must submit a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) to foster inclusivity in research practices. The application deadline is set for March 10, 2025, and interested parties can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is issuing a funding opportunity titled "Understanding the Intersection of Social Inequities to Optimize Health and Reduce Health Disparities: The Axes Initiative." This initiative focuses on examining the pathways connecting social determinants of health (SDOH) and their impact on health disparities, specifically at the intersections of various social statuses, such as race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. It encourages observational, evaluation, and mixed-methods research projects that employ an intersectional framework, aiming to uncover the complex interactions of privilege and oppression affecting health outcomes. The NIH expects to allocate approximately $3 million across 6-8 awards in FY 2025, with application deadlines set for January 2025. Applicants must also submit a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) to promote inclusivity in research teams and practices. The initiative emphasizes collaboration with affected communities and the incorporation of diverse methodologies that can thoroughly explore the intertwined nature of social inequities and health. Through this funding opportunity, NIH aims to advance research that can inform interventions and policies to mitigate health disparities and promote health equity across various populations in the United States.
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