Health Disparities Research Training Program
The Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Training (MHRT) Program aims to train individuals from diverse backgrounds in research related to minority health and health disparities.
It run the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD).
Goals
- Promote research training in minority health and health disparities for diverse and underrepresented groups.
- Support both domestic and international training opportunities.
- Enhance trainees' understanding of health sciences related to minority health, health disparities, and global health.
Sponsor
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
Creation
The MHRT Program was established under the authority of the Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Education Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-525).
Funding
- The program offers up to $250,000 in annual direct costs, with a total direct cost limit of $1,250,000 over five years, supporting eight to ten trainees annually.
- Funding commenced with the legislation in 2000.
- Funding is subject to annual appropriations and does not have a predetermined end date.
Leadership
The leader of the program is typically referred to as the Program Director.
Website
https://www.nimhd.nih.gov/programs/extramural/training-career-dev/MHRT.html
Social Media
- No specific social media accounts are listed for the MHRT Program.
Wikipedia Article
There is no Wikipedia article specifically for the MHRT Program.