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NIH Academy on Health Disparities

Application Link	Application Links NIH Academy on Health Disparities
Program Description	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	Application Due 2024-2025 registration will open in August 2024
Eligibility	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
Length	Length One year
How to Apply	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.

Staff Contact

Dr. Belinda Hauser

Belinda Hauser, Ph.D.

Training Director

Office of Training and Education

belinda.hauser@nih.gov

Last Reviewed

January 2025