NIH Academy on Health Disparities

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NIH Academy on Health Disparities

Program Description

The NIH Academy is a year-long program that offers postbacs the opportunity to learn about health disparities, enhance their knowledge of gaps in health outcomes, and investigate what is being done to address health disparity issues.

Participants will get opportunities to reflect on what remains to be done and untap their own potential to play an active and critical role to help address these disparities. The NIH Academy trains future researchers, physicians, and physician scientists to lead change and promote a society in which all people live healthy lives and have equal access to health care.

Application Due Date
2024-2025 registration will open in August 2024

Eligibility

To join the NIH Academy on Health Disparities program, you must:

  • Be a current postbac in the NIH Intramural Research Program
  • Commit to active participation in the curriculum
  • Have the support of your PI for participation in program activities

NIDCR encourages students from diverse backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to students/individuals:

  • From racial and ethnic groups that have been underrepresented in health-related sciences
  • With disabilities
  • Who are Pell Grant-eligible
  • Who are enrolled in Tribal Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, or Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
  • Who identify as LGBTQ
  • Disadvantaged by circumstances that have negatively impacted their educational opportunities, including recent natural disasters

Length
One year

How to Apply

Complete an online application which includes:

  • Basic contact information
  • A letter of interest, not to exceed 500 words. The letter should address:
    • Why you want to participate in this program
    • What you hope to learn
    • Health disparities topics that interest you the most
    • How the program will advance your career goals

Before you apply

Consider your commitments, within and out of your research group, and be sure that you have the time and energy to participate in the program. The program requires a substantial time commitment and may not be appropriate for postbacs currently applying to professional or graduate school. Also, discuss your participation with your PI before submitting your application.
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March 2024