Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) (U54 - Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 359665Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is preparing to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) program, aimed at enhancing research capacity in health sciences at less research-intensive institutions. Eligible applicants must be domestic institutions in the U.S. and its territories that have received limited NIH support in recent years and offer doctorate degrees in health-related fields. The program, which has an estimated total funding of $22 million and anticipates awarding five grants, focuses on expanding research capabilities and fostering collaborations to address health disparities. Interested parties can reach out to Dr. Nathan Stinson at stinsonn@mail.nih.gov or by phone at 301-594-8704 for further information, with the application process expected to open in late 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nathan Stinson, Jr., PhD, MD, MPH National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
    (301) 594-8704
    stinsonn@mail.nih.gov
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