Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (R21 Clinical Trials Optional)
ID: 350161Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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/350161

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-299.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health," aimed at supporting exploratory research to enhance health outcomes among Native American populations, including Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. This initiative seeks to fund studies that address significant gaps in knowledge regarding health interventions, develop and pilot test culturally appropriate health promotion strategies, and identify barriers to the adoption and sustainability of effective interventions. The program emphasizes the importance of community engagement and Indigenous Knowledge in research design, with grants covering direct costs up to $275,000 for a maximum duration of two years. Interested applicants should note that the submission window opens on September 21, 2024, and can find further details and application guidelines 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), announces the funding opportunity for Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (NOFO PAR-23-299). This initiative aims to support exploratory research to enhance health among Native American populations, including Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. The focus includes etiologic research to inform interventions, developing and adapting health promotion strategies, and addressing barriers to effective intervention adoption and sustainability. Research should be culturally appropriate, leveraging community engagement and incorporating Indigenous Knowledge. Key participating NIH institutes include NIDA, NIAAA, NIAMS, NIDCR, NIEHS, and others—all of which prioritize research proposals aligned with their missions. Grants will cover direct costs up to $275,000 for a maximum of two years. Applicants must demonstrate collaboration with Native communities, detailing community involvement and support. Critical dates include a submission window opening on September 21, 2024, with subsequent application deadlines. Overall, this NOFO seeks to empower Native American communities by promoting effective health strategies grounded in local knowledge and needs.
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