Email UpdatesThe Health Disparities Research Institute (HDRI), a flagship annual training program from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), which includes lectures on minority health and health disparities research, small group discussions, mock grant reviews, and seminars is open for application. Program participants will have the opportunity to meet National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientific staff engaged in health disparities research related to their interests both at NIMHD and across various NIH institutes and centers.
NIMHD’s Health Disparities Research Institute (HDRI) supports the career development of promising early-career minority health and health disparities research scientists and stimulates research in the disciplines supported by health disparities science. Applications will only be accepted from individuals who meet NIH’s early-stage investigator (ESI) eligibility criteria, and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
For accepted applicants, the training program will take place from August 5 to August 9, 2024. Applications are due by 5pm ET on March 14, 2024. For more information on how to prepare an HDRI application, as well as eligibility requirements and selection criteria, view the NIMHD HDRI web page and the frequently asked questions. Applications may be submitted here, and those interested may subscribe here to get NIMHD updates about the course, application cycle, and other announcements.
For more information on this subject matter, see the Integration Academy’s Topic Brief on Health Equity, Substance Use and Unhealthy Alcohol Use tools and resources on social determinants of health, and Literature Collection references on healthcare disparities.