NIMHD Health Disparities Research Institute in the U.S.A.

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Research Short Program Training in Health

United States, United States
Apply Before : March 13, 2023

Opportunity Details

Opportunity ID 207216
Degree Research
Fields of study Health
Opportunity Type : Partially Funded
Gender MaleFemale
Language of Instruction English
Application Fee Required No

Opportunity Description

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) accepts applications for Health Disparities Research Institute (HDRI). Participants of different nationalities can meet N.I.H. scientific staff working in health disparities research at NIMHD and across N.I.H. institutes and centers. The HDRI annual training program at the NIMHD includes lectures on health disparities research and minority health. Also, this program contains small group discussions, seminars, and mock grant reviews.

The main focus of the lecture and seminar is on the etiology of health disparities, research methods and measurement, research design, and intervention and implementation of research. Consultations are available for participants on developing a research interest into an application, particularly R21, R01, and K awards. Moreover, they will be preparing research strategies and methodologies for proposed studies.

The HDRI aim is to support early-career minority research career development in health. In addition, the program supports health disparities research scientists and inspires studies in the disciplines supported by health disparities science. Applications from individuals fulfilling N.I.H.’s early-stage investigator (E.S.I.) eligibility criteria are welcome.

Important Dates

Application Status: Open
Application Deadline: 13 March 2023 (5:00 p.m. E.T.)
Acceptance Notifications Email: 02 June 2023

Brief Details

Host Organization: National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Location:S.A.
Degree Level:None
Gender:Male/Female
Medium of Instruction: English
Funding Type: Partially-funded
Eligible Country:All
Research Areas:Health

Benefits

By applying to the HDRI, applicants will not pay any tuition for participating in the HDRI. They will also benefit from lectures, seminars, workshops, and mock grant reviews

Requirements for Health Disparities Research Institute (HDRI

All candidates should meet the following requirements to apply for the HDRI:

Applicants should be early-stage investigators (E.S.I.s);
Mus have completed their terminal degree or post-graduate clinical training within the past ten years;
Additionally, they must have either a Ph.D., Sc.D., M.D./D.O., Dr. P.H., Psy.D., D.D.S. or D.M.D., Pharm.D., or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited national or foreign university;
Individuals who are currently in post-doctoral, comparable research positions, or assistant professor are eligible to apply;
Applicants should plan to submit a K or R grant to N.I.H. within the next 12 months;
Previous participants of the HDRI, N.I.H., H.H.S. staff, or the Translational Health Disparities Course are not eligible to apply.

Selection Criteria for Health Disparities Research Institute (HDRI

Several factors, including the following, are essential for the selection of participants:

A Personal Statement outlining career goals, reasons for participation, and plans for obtaining N.I.H. funding;
One N.I.H. Specific Aims letter that details the scientific premise, background, lR hypotheses, and proposed methodology;
Two letters of reference supporting the candidate and the future N.I.H. grant submission;
An N.I.H. Biosketch including professional and research experience, a record of peer-reviewed publications, and educational and career achievements