Understanding the Intersection of Social Inequities to Optimize Health and Reduce Health Disparities: The Axes Initiative (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 353790Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

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/353790

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NR-24-006.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Understanding the Intersection of Social Inequities to Optimize Health and Reduce Health Disparities: The Axes Initiative (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)." This initiative aims to support research that explores how intersecting social statuses—such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and ability—affect health disparities, emphasizing the need for studies that include diverse populations and a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP). The initiative is critical for informing targeted approaches to address health inequities, with a total funding amount of $3 million allocated for 3-5 awards, and applications are due by March 10, 2025. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the detailed announcement at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NR-24-006.html.

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    RFA-NR-24-006.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through its National Institutes of Health (NIH) and related components including the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Mental Health, is announcing a new funding opportunity titled the Axes Initiative (R01 Clinical Trial Optional). This initiative seeks to enhance understanding of health disparities influenced by intersecting social inequities, focusing on determinants such as race, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation. Applications must investigate the pathways through which social determinants of health (SDOH) impact health disparities and must include a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) to ensure inclusivity in research. The funding opportunity is active from June 5, 2024, with a budget of $3 million dedicated to funding 3-5 awards. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, and government entities, among others. The initiative emphasizes the importance of intersectionality in research, advocating for studies incorporating diverse populations that experience health disparities. The expected outcomes include informing targeted approaches to interrupt pathways influencing health disparities, ultimately contributing to health equity. Detailed guidelines for submission, eligibility, and evaluation criteria are provided, highlighting the initiative's commitment to rigorous research practices.
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