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Support for the Development of R01 or R01 Equivalent Projects by Investigators from Underrepresented Populations in Biomedical Research

May 2021 Council

Lead Division/Office

DDN

Point(s) of Contact

Peter Perrin, Ph.D.

Executive Summary

The purpose of this funding opportunity is provide support for the development of innovative research projects led by faculty members from underrepresented populations in biomedical research and facilitate competitive R01or R01 equivalent applications to the NIDDK within the mission of the Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition. Underrepresented populations in the U.S. biomedical, clinical, behavioral research enterprise are described in NOT-OD-20-031, “Notice of NIH’s Interest in Diversity.” Leveraging opportunities available through Biomedical Research Cores and Enrichment Activities at the Silvio O. Conte Digestive Diseases Research Core Centers or other appropriate Centers is a key aspect of this initiative.