Diversity
Programs Supported by NIAID
Bridging the Gap
Symposia
A program
that brings diversity supplement awardees for two days of mentoring and grantsmanship.
Held every other year.
Contact: Diane Adger-Johnson, NIAID, dadger@niaid.nih.gov, 301-402-8969
Intramural NIAID
Research Opportunities Program
An NIAID training program for undergraduate,
graduate, and medical students from underrepresented
groups who come
to NIH for four days of mentoring, seminars, tours
of the laboratories, and other career enhancing opportunities.
Contact: See the INRO
Web site.
Minority Biomedical
Research Support
Multiproject research grants awarded to minority institutions or institutions
with significant numbers of underrepresented minorities. NIAID co-funds
projects within
its scientific mission. The Minority
Biomedical Research Support program is administered by the National Institute of General Medical
Sciences (NIGMS).
Contact: Dr. Hinda Zlotnik, NIGMS, hzlotnik@nigms.nih.gov, 301-594-3900
NRSA Predoctoral Fellowships to Promote Diversity in Health-Related
Research (F31)
NIH-wide
program that provides funding under National Research Service Award guidelines.
Gives a stipend and a limited amount of tuition funds to predoctoral
students from underrepresented
groups.
Contact: For questions about fellowships, contact the appropriate grants
management specialist.
Research Centers
in Minority Institutions
NIAID provides funds for centers
in minority institutions conducting
AIDS research. Administered by the National
Center for Research Resources (NCRR),
NIH.
Contact: Dr. Shelia McClure, NCRR, McClurSh@mail.nih.gov,
301-435-0788
Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research
See Research Supplements to
Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research. Supports high school,
undergraduate, graduate, and medical students, as well
as postdoctoral
scientists and faculty members from underrepresented
groups. Awards are supplements to funded
research grants. Provides salary, supplies, and travel.
Contact: Raushanah Newman, NIAID, newmanrau@niaid.nih.gov, 301-451-2691
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