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 five 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