Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Admin Supp Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 348963Type: Posted
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Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research," aimed at enhancing the diversity of the research workforce. This initiative invites applications for administrative supplements from Program Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs) holding specific NIH and CDC grants, with the goal of recruiting and supporting individuals from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds across various educational levels, including high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers. The funding, which has an award ceiling of $500,000, is intended to facilitate career development through training and enriching research experiences, while ensuring that proposed activities remain within the scope of the original grant. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by May 7, 2026, and can find additional information and application guidelines at the NIH grants website or contact 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) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), issues a funding opportunity to promote diversity in health-related research. The initiative invites applications for administrative supplements from Program Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs) supported by various NIH and CDC grants. It aims to recruit and mentor individuals from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds at multiple educational levels, enhancing the research workforce by providing support for high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers. Eligible organizations include universities, non-profits, and government entities, with no foreign applicants allowed. The funding, contingent on available appropriations, supports candidates within the scope of the parent grant and is intended to help facilitate their career development through training and enriching research experiences. Key criteria for application evaluation focus on the qualifications of candidates, their potential for career advancement, and the overall impact of proposed activities on enhancing diversity. The application process requires compliance with specific guidelines and may not propose clinical trials. The opportunity underscores a commitment to broadening participation in biomedical research to foster innovation and improve health outcomes across diverse populations.
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