NCMHD Health Disparities Research on Minority and Underserved Populations (R01)

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Purpose. The overall objective of this FOA is to support all investigators whose current research focuses on disease/conditions that disproportionately affect ethnic racial minorities, underserved populations, and rural and low-income populations. The research may include, but is not limited to, chronic diseases such as: cardiovascular, cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, infant mortality, asthma, obesity and kidney disease. Specific targeted areas of research also may include studies that influence health disparities such as biological (e.g., genetics, cellular, organ systems) lifestyle factors, environmental (physical and family) social (peer influences), economic, institutional and cultural and family influences. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the investigator-initiated Research Project Grant (R01) award mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The total funds to support applications submitted in response to this FOA are approximately $1.25 million direct costs. It is anticipated that between 5-8 awards will be made through this initial offering in FY 2009.

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