National Institutes of Health

Description

Purpose:The NCIs Diversity Training Branch (DTB) and the Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD) announce the availability of the "Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Award to Promote Diversity" for career development of ethnically and racially diverse individuals with a health professional doctoral degree from groups that have been shown to be underrepresented in health-related science. The purpose of the NIH Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (K23) is to support the career development of investigators who have made a commitment to focus their research endeavors on patient-oriented cancer research. The NCI recognizes a unique and compelling need to promote diversity in the patient-oriented research workforce. Mechanism of Support: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will utilize the Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (K23) mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards: The total amount to be awarded by the NCI and the number of awards will depend upon the quality and merit of applications received and the availability of funds.

Who can apply

• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Others

Contact

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