The BIRCWH supports research career development of junior faculty members, known as Interdisciplinary Women's Health Research (IWHR) Scholars, who have recently completed clinical training or postdoctoral fellowships, and who are commencing
This RFA uses the NIH Mentored Research Scientist Development Program Award (K12) mechanism Available since fiscal year 2000
The goal of this initiative is to promote the performance of research and transfer of findings that will benefit the health of women.
The programs will accomplish these goals by
This will increase the number and skills of investigators at awardee institutions through a mentored research experience leading to an independent scientific career addressing women's health concerns.
BIRCWH 2007
BIRCWH 2005
BIRCWH 2002
BIRCWH 2000
September 2007: NIH Announces New BIRCWH Awards to Promote Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health at 15 Institutions in 13 states
Press Release (http://www.nih.gov/news/
pr/sep2007/od-24b.htm)
September 2005: NIH/ORWH Announces New BIRCWH Awards to Promote Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health at 11 Institutions in 9 States
Press Release
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