Diversity Related Funding Opportunities
March 2013
1.
Program: HACU National Internship Program
Agency: Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
Next Deadline: Jun 14, 2013
Supports graduate and undergraduate students to participate in fall, spring, or summer 10- and 15 - week internship programs at federal agencies and private corporations across the country. A 3.0 GPA is required. Some federal agencies, such as the CIA, may require a background check for security clearance and have an earlier deadline.
See http://www.hacu.net/hacu/HNIP.asp
for details.
Email: mevivas-house@hacu.net
Contact: Maria Elena Vivas-House, Executive Director (ext.102)
One Dupont Circle, NW
Suite 430
Washington, DC 20036
202/467-0893
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2.
Program: Effect of Racial and Ethnic Discrimination/Bias on Health Care Delivery
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Next Deadline: Jun 05, 2013
NCI & NHLBI support research (R01; R03; R21) that propose to improve measurement of racial/ethnic discrimination in health care delivery systems through improved instrumentation, data collection & statistical/analytical techniques; to enhance understanding of the influence of racial/ethnic discrimination in health care delivery & its association with disparities in disease incidence, treatment & outcomes; & to reduce prevalence of racial/ethnic health disparities through the development of interventions. Expires 5/8/14.
See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-162.html
for R01 details.
Email: shaversv@mail.nih.gov
Contact: Vickie L. Shavers,
National Cancer Institute
6130 Executive Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20892
301/594-1725
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3.
Program: Research on the Health of LGBTI Populations
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Next Deadline: Jun 05, 2013
NICHD and many NIH institutes support research (R01; R03; R21) that highlights lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex (LGBTI), and related populations. Of special interest is research on how sexual orientation and gender identity influence health, perceptions and expectations about health, health behaviors, and barriers and access to health-related services. Also of interest, is how the household and family structures of LGBTI individuals influence the health, development, and well-being of children in these households and families. Expires 5/8/15.
See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-111.html
for R01 details.
Contact: Susan Newcomer, NICHD
6100 Executive Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20892
301/435-6981
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4.
Program: Women and Sex/Gender Differences in Drug and Alcohol Abuse/Dependence
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Next Deadline: Jun 05, 2013
NIDA and NIAAA support research (R01; R03; R21) on male-females differences in drug and alcohol abuse and addiction and on factors specific to women. Both human and animal model studies are sought. Areas of interest include etiology and mechanisms of drug abuse; consequences and impact; prevention and prevention services; treatment and treatment services; HIV/AIDS and related infectious diseases; and crosscutting issues. PA expires 1/8/14.
See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-047.html
for R01 details.
Email: cwetheri@mail.nih.gov
Contact: Cora Lee Wetherington, National Institute on Drug Abuse
6100 Executive Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20892
301/435-1319
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5.
Program: Women and Sex/Gender Differences in Drug and Alcohol Abuse/Dependence
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Next Deadline: Jun 05, 2013
NIDA and NIAAA support research (R01; R03; R21) on male-females differences in drug and alcohol abuse and addiction and on factors specific to women. Both human and animal model studies are sought. Areas of interest include etiology and mechanisms of drug abuse; consequences and impact; prevention and prevention services; treatment and treatment services; HIV/AIDS and related infectious diseases; and crosscutting issues. PA expires 1/8/14.
See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-047.html
for R01 details.
Email: cwetheri@mail.nih.gov
Contact: Cora Lee Wetherington, National Institute on Drug Abuse
6100 Executive Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20892
301/435-1319
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