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July 28, 2008
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Funding Opportunities/Upcoming Receipt Dates
- Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research
- Research on Interventions that Promote Research Careers
- Research on Causal Factors and Interventions that Promote and Support the Careers of Women in Biomedical and Behavioral Science and Engineering
- Upcoming Receipt Dates
Meetings
The NIGMS Division of Minority Opportunities in Research (MORE) administers research and research training programs aimed at increasing the number of minority biomedical and behavioral scientists. For more information about the Division, see http://www.nigms.nih.gov/minority.
NIGMS is one of the National Institutes of Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. By supporting basic biomedical research and training nationwide, NIGMS lays the foundation for advances in disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
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Minority Programs Update “Mini Issue”
We hope that you enjoy this “mini” issue of the Minority Programs Update. Our goal is to publish full issues in the spring and fall, and shorter, “mini” issues in the summer and winter. We welcome your contributions to this e-newsletter, contact Susan Athey or Jilliene Mitchell at 301-496-7301.
NIGMS’ René Retires
Long-time NIGMS employee Tony René retired this past spring after 50 years of government service. Dr. René was a dedicated mentor who played a pivotal role in the Institute’s efforts to increase the number of minority scientists. To read his retirement story, see http://nihrecord.od.nih.gov/newsletters/2008/05_02_2008/milestones.htm.
Hinton Award Nominations Sought
The American Society for Microbiology is soliciting nominations for the William A. Hinton Research Training Award. The award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions toward fostering the research training of underrepresented minorities in microbiology. Nominations are due by October 1. For more information about this award, visit http://www.asm.org/Academy/index.asp?bid=2317.
Funding Opportunities/Upcoming Receipt Dates
Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research
NIH diversity supplements encourage research participation by—and mentoring of—individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. For more information, see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-190.html, or contact John Whitmarsh at 301-451-6446. NIGMS will consider the support of more than one graduate student or postdoctoral fellow on a grant.
Research on Interventions that Promote Research Careers
The MORE Division has reannounced a program that tests assumptions on the effectiveness of interventions intended to increase interest, motivation, and preparedness for careers in biomedical research. For more information, see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-GM-09-011.html, or contact Shiva Singh at 301-594-3900.
Research on Causal Factors and Interventions that Promote and Support the Careers of Women in Biomedical and Behavioral Science and Engineering
NIH is supporting research on the causal factors explaining the career patterns of women in biomedical and behavioral science and engineering. The program aims to test the efficacy of programs designed to eliminate sex/gender disparities and to promote the careers of women in these fields. For more information, see http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-GM-09-012.html, or contact Juliana Blome at 301-594-2762.
Upcoming Receipt Dates
August 13—NRSA Individual Predoctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (F31) and MBRS Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (R13/U13)
September 10—MARC Ancillary Training Activities (T36)
September 18—Bridges to the Baccalaureate and Bridges to the Doctorate (R25), Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (R25)
September 22—Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Award (K12)
September 25—MBRS Support of Competitive Research (SCORE) Research Advancement (SC1), Pilot Project (SC2), and Research Continuance (SC3)
For more information on these programs, see the MORE Division Web page, http://www.nigms.nih.gov/minority.
Meetings
We look forward to seeing you at several upcoming NIGMS-supported meetings.
2008 National Native American Research Conference on Health
August 25-28, 2008, in Portland, OR
http://www.npaihb.org/epicenter/2008_national_native_american_research_
conference_on_health1
Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science
October 9-12, 2008, in Salt Lake City, UT
http://www.sacnas.org/confNew/confClient/
Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students
November 5-8, 2008, in Orlando, FL
http://www.abrcms.org
NIH Summit: The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities
December 16-18, 2008, in National Harbor, MD
http://www2.blsdev.com/blsmeetings/h1288/htmlFlyer/index.html