Addressing Health and Health Care Disparities among Sexual and Gender Minority Populations (R01 - Clinical Trials Optional)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

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Health

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Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Addressing Health and Health Care Disparities among Sexual and Gender Minority Populations (R01 - Clinical Trials Optional)." This initiative aims to support innovative observational and intervention-based research that investigates the pathways and mechanisms contributing to health disparities among sexual and gender minority populations, particularly those from underrepresented racial/ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. The research is expected to focus on social determinants of health, minority stress influences, and health outcomes related to chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders. Eligible applicants can request funding for direct costs up to $500,000 annually for projects lasting up to five years, with the application submission window opening on January 5, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the additional information page at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-077.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at addressing health disparities among sexual and gender minority populations. This funding initiative will support observational and intervention-based research that explores the mechanisms causing these disparities, focusing particularly on underrepresented racial/ethnic and socio-economic groups. Key areas of interest include examining the social determinants of health, minority stress influences, and health outcomes linked to chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders. Applications are encouraged to use multidisciplinary approaches and involve community participation to ensure relevancy and effectiveness in addressing the identified health challenges. Researchers can request funding for direct costs up to $500,000 annually for projects with a maximum duration of five years. Eligible applicants include various educational and healthcare institutions, nonprofits, and governmental bodies, with the submission window opening on January 5, 2024. The overarching goal is to foster innovative research that translates findings into effective interventions to reduce health inequities within sexual and gender minority populations.
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