NIDA REI: Racial Equity Visionary Award Program for Research at Minority Serving Institutions on Substance Use and Racial Equity (DP1 Clinical Trial 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

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Discretionary

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Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), has announced the Racial Equity Visionary Award Program, aimed at funding innovative research that addresses substance use disparities among underserved racial and ethnic minority groups in the United States. This initiative invites applications from early career or established scholars who focus on transformative research that challenges existing inequities, with a commitment of approximately $2 million annually to support 2-3 awards. Proposed research must engage community members and incorporate diverse perspectives, ensuring robust community engagement and dissemination of results, with applications assessed based on significance, innovativeness, and the qualifications of the principal investigator. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by November 14, 2024, and can find additional information and guidelines at the provided NIH link or contact the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), has announced the Racial Equity Visionary Award Program. This initiative aims to fund innovative research addressing substance use disparities among underserved racial and ethnic minority groups in the U.S. The program invites applications from early career or established scholars who are experts in health equity, focusing on transformative research that challenges prevailing inequities. Key elements of the funding opportunity include a commitment of approximately $2 million annually to support 2-3 awards. Applications may propose clinical trials and should be submitted by November 14, 2024, adhering to specific guidelines for eligibility, including the requirement that institutions have received less than $25 million annually from NIH in previous years. Proposed research must engage community members and incorporate diverse perspectives throughout the project, using methods that ensure robust community engagement and dissemination of results. Applications will be assessed based on their significance, innovativeness, and the qualifications of the principal investigator. This funding opportunity reflects NIH's ongoing commitment to reducing health disparities and promoting equity in health research.
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