The NIH Common Fund is funding five new research awards to Health Equity Research Hubs that will support community-led research projects. These awards total more than $37 million over five years, pending availability of funds.
Structural factors in communities such as access to education, health care, and social context shape the health of those communities and contribute to ongoing health disparities. Developing new programs that target the causes of these disparities is integral to improving equal access to health resources. The needs of communities vary, so input from individuals and local leadership is critical to develop successful, sustainable initiatives. The Community Partnerships to Advance Science for Society Program was designed for community-based organizations to lead the way in researching, designing, implementing, and assessing projects that address community needs and reduce health disparities.
Technical scientific support rooted in health disparities expertise is necessary for successful community research projects. The five new Health Equity Research Hubs (Hubs) will provide hands-on research support to 25 Community-Led, Health Equity Structural Intervention projects. Expertise provided by the Hubs will focus on specific facets of community health, including nutrition access, health care access, and built environment…
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