OpportunityTitle: NCMHD Advances in Health Disparities Research on Social Determinants of Health (R01)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Other Eligible Applicants include the following:   Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.
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.
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