National Institutes of Health

Description

Purpose. The overarching goal of this FOA is to encourage groundbreaking research addressing the social determinants of health and health disparities. It demonstrates the NCMHD portfolio priority area of interest for ongoing research intervention and information dissemination on the social determinants of health through translational, and transdisciplinary research approaches. The intent of this funding opportunity is to intensify investigator-initiated research, to attract new investigators to the field, and to encourage transdisciplinary research that will advance health disparities science. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) award mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The NCMHD has designated funding to support approximately 8 or more awards in FY10, contingent upon the submission of sufficiently meritorious applications. The awards will be made through this offering in 2010.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• Others

Contact

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