NIDA REI: Racial Equity Visionary Award Program for Research on Substance Use and Racial Equity (DP1 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 343044Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $700K

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/343044

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-23-026.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), has announced the Racial Equity Visionary Award Program, aimed at promoting racial equity in research related to substance use and addiction among underserved racial and ethnic minority populations. This funding opportunity invites applications from early-career or established researchers who are experts in health equity or disparities, with a focus on innovative projects that challenge existing paradigms and address systemic barriers contributing to health inequities. Grants may provide up to $700,000 over five years, with approximately $2 million available annually for 2-3 awards, and applications are due by November 14, 2024. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov, and additional information can be found at the provided link: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-23-026.html.

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    OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov
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    RFA-DA-23-026.html
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), has announced the Racial Equity Visionary Award Program as part of its Racial Equity Initiative (REI). This funding opportunity aims to promote racial equity in research addressing substance use and addiction among underserved racial and ethnic minority populations. It invites applications from early-career or established researchers who are health equity or disparities experts. The grants support innovative research projects that address and challenge paradigms perpetuating health inequities. Key dates include opening for applications on October 14, 2022, with deadlines extending through November 2024. The budget may reach up to $700,000 over five years per award, with approximately $2 million available for funding 2-3 awards annually. The initiative emphasizes collaboration with community stakeholders, highlighting the need for community engagement throughout research to ensure relevance and effectiveness. Successful applications must demonstrate the potential for groundbreaking impacts on reducing disparities in substance use outcomes. The program seeks to build a more equitable research landscape by prioritizing proposals that involve innovative methodologies and address systemic barriers faced by affected communities.
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