Innovations for Healthy Living - Improving Minority Health and Eliminating Health Disparities (R43/R44 - Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: RFA-MD-24-006Type: BOTH
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Topic

Innovations for Healthy Living - Improving Minority Health and Eliminating Health Disparities (R43/R44 - Clinical Trial Optional)

Agency

Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health

Program

Type: STTRPhase: BOTHYear: 2024

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/node/2593035

Additional Information

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/RFA-files/RFA-MD-24-006.html
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health, is seeking proposals for the "Innovations for Healthy Living - Improving Minority Health and Eliminating Health Disparities" topic. This solicitation aims to engage and support small businesses in developing technologies, services, and products that improve minority health and reduce health disparities in underserved populations. The research objectives include enhancing disease self-management, promoting health-seeking behaviors, detecting and assessing unhealthy social and environmental exposures, utilizing digital health technologies, strengthening healthcare infrastructure, and empowering individuals and communities. The solicitation is open for applications until December 10, 2026, and funding specifics can be found on the grants.gov website. For more information, refer to the solicitation agency URL provided.

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