Early Career Scientists: Apply for the FREE Health Disparities Research Institute

Want to incorporate the latest science in health disparities into your own research?

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) will host the Health Disparities Research Institute from August 15-19, 2016. The Institute aims to foster individual research projects of promising scientists and motivated research scholars with the overall goal to stimulate innovative research in the minority health and health disparities sciences. Please forward this message to anyone who may be interested in applying. 

What is the Health Disparities Research Institute?

This program provides a unique opportunity for early career researchers who are interested in addressing health disparities and minority health research to learn about the latest science and receive guidance on their own research projects from leaders in the field. 

Who should apply?

Early career investigators, including postdoctoral researchers, research associates, and assistant professors, who are engaged in health disparities and minority health research. We seek participants from diverse backgrounds within and outside of academia, such as from community-based and nonprofit organizations. 

Cost

There is no cost, but admission is competitive and participants are required to attend all daily sessions. Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation, room, and board. Limited scholarships will be available to cover travel expenses based on need. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, who require financial assistance are always encouraged to apply for NIH support. 

How to Apply

The online application is now open on the NIMHD website: http://bit.ly/hdinstitute16 

The due date for submitting an application is 5:00 PM local time on June 1, 2016. 

Application Information

Selection will be based on the following criteria:

• Professional experience and educational achievements.
• A brief essay (no more than 250 words) addressing interest in the program and outlining objectives for participation in the program.
• A one-page abstract with specific aims of a proposed research project.
• One letter of recommendation providing evidence of potential success in minority health and health disparities research. 

Approximately 60 participants will be accepted and preference will be given to those who demonstrate high potential to incorporate training into their own research. 

Program Information

The program will feature lectures, seminars, small group discussions, and sessions with scientific staff from across NIH Institutes and Centers. Lectures and seminars will include the following topics:

• Population science and health disparities 
• Research design and measurement approaches
• Intervention science methods
• Healthcare disparities and outcomes research
• Community-based participatory research

Small group discussions will be tailored to the research interests of the participants. NIH staff will also consult on research strategies and methodologies specific to the participant's project and how to develop the project into a R01, R21, or K award application. 

For additional information, contact the course planning committee atNIMHDHealthDC@NIH.gov. 

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