Health and Health Care Disparities Among Persons Living with Disabilities (R01 - Clinical Trials Optional)
ID: 350330Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Health and Health Care Disparities Among Persons Living with Disabilities (R01 - Clinical Trials Optional)," aimed at supporting innovative research addressing health disparities among individuals with disabilities. This funding opportunity seeks to explore the underlying causes and factors contributing to health inequities, particularly focusing on the intersection of race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, while encouraging community partnerships and interdisciplinary approaches. The grant offers up to $500,000 in funding, with applications open to a diverse range of organizations, including historically black colleges, tribal governments, and community-based organizations, with a submission deadline of November 5, 2026. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the additional information link at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-309.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through various NIH institutes, has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), inviting research on health disparities among persons with disabilities, particularly at the intersection of race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. This funding aims to support innovative research addressing the adverse health impacts and barriers faced by people living with disabilities, focusing on multi-level factors contributing to disparities. The NOFO encourages applications that engage community partnerships and emphasize intersectionality in research methodologies. Key research areas include healthcare access, prevalence of comorbidities, and the effectiveness of interventions for this diverse population. Applications are open for various types of organizations, with specific eligibility criteria outlined, and emphasize the need for interdisciplinary approaches. The funding cycle begins on January 5, 2024, with various deadlines for application submissions and reviews through 2026. This initiative reflects the NIH’s commitment to advancing health equity and understanding the unique challenges experienced by marginalized groups, ensuring comprehensive, multidisciplinary investigations into the health of individuals with disabilities.
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