Program Description
The Special Minority Initiatives develop and launch new research
and research training programs and other initiatives for minority
scientists, NIGMS sponsors several special minority initiatives. These
include the Bridges to the Future Programs (Bridges to the Baccalaureate
Degree and Bridges to the Doctoral Degree), which are co-sponsored by the
National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities (another component
of the National Institutes of Health). The division is also responsible for
organizing meetings and other activities that build networks among
individuals and educational institutions to promote minority participation
in sponsored research.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a US
national, citizen or permanent resident who is a current or prospective
student pursuing a higher education degree or diploma from a school with a
substantial enrollment of minorities.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
Division of Minority Opportunities in Research
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
National
Institutes of Health
45 Center Drive MSC
6200
Bethesda, MD 20892-6200
301-594-3900
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/
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