Unveiling Health and Healthcare Disparities in Non-Communicable and Chronic Diseases in Latin America: Setting the Stage for Better Health Outcomes Across the Hemisphere (R01 - Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Health

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Discretionary

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Unveiling Health and Healthcare Disparities in Non-Communicable and Chronic Diseases in Latin America: Setting the Stage for Better Health Outcomes Across the Hemisphere (R01 - Clinical Trials Not Allowed)." This grant aims to support innovative, collaborative, and multi-disciplinary research focused on addressing health disparities related to non-communicable and chronic diseases (NCDs) that significantly impact populations in Latin America and U.S. Hispanics/Latinos. The initiative emphasizes the importance of understanding social determinants of health and encourages interdisciplinary studies that evaluate public health policies and clinical epidemiology, with a requirement for collaboration between U.S. and Latin American institutions. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by January 7, 2027, and can find additional information and application details at the NIH grants website or by contacting NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is reissuing a funding opportunity aimed at addressing health and healthcare disparities related to non-communicable and chronic diseases (NCDs) in Latin America and among U.S. Hispanics/Latinos. The program encourages innovative, collaborative research that evaluates public health policies, clinical epidemiology, and factors affecting minority health, underlining the significant disease burden in these populations. The funding opportunity supports interdisciplinary studies focusing on specific NCDs, including diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases, while emphasizing the importance of understanding social determinants of health. Applicants must include personnel from both U.S.-based and Latin America-based institutions, with a larger share of the budget allocated to Latin American researchers. Key application dates start from January 5, 2024, for submissions, with awards anticipated around February 2025. This initiative aims not only to enhance health outcomes but also to foster sustainable partnerships that can yield long-term improvements in minority health. Overall, the NOFO promotes impactful research collaborations to effectively understand and address health disparities across the hemisphere.
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