What: Virtual Workshop Research Funding through NIH Diversity Supplements
for ALL academic levels (undergraduate, post-bacs, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows)
When: Tuesday, April 27th from 3-5 pm
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/DivSuppWorkshop
Who should attend?
This virtual workshop is intended for eligible undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early career faculty. For graduate students, post-docs, and faculty, supplements are intended support your transition into independent research careers. For undergraduate students, supplements are intended to give students a hands-on research experience.
What are Diversity Supplements?
Diversity Supplements are administrative grants that tie into existing NIH grants held by faculty. They directly align with the UW Diversity Blueprint, increasing a diverse student body and future workforce. Supplements provide up to 5 years of funding for research, professional development and academic support (i.e., tuition, stipend and health insurance).
Who is eligible to apply for NIH Diversity Supplements?
Eligible applicants are US Citizens, non-citizen US nationals, and permanent residents that meet ONE or more of the following eligibility criteria: individuals from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. For more information, please see eligibility criteria.
How much support do they provide to students and post-docs?
Diversity Supplements may provide up to 5 years of funding, which includes additional research funds, tuition, stipend and health insurance, so that you can focus on your coursework and research project.
What information will the workshop provide?
Join any or all workshop sessions - Tuesday, April 27th
3:00 – 4:00 pm Part I: General information Session
- Eligibility Criteria
- Funding for tuition, stipend, benefits & more
- Finding a faculty mentor and project
- Application components
- Process/Timeline
- Additional resources
4:00 – 4:30 pm Part II: Academic-level Breakout Session
Learn how to customize your application for undergraduate, graduate students, post-docs/faculty
4:30 – 5:00 pm Part III: Faculty Meet-n-Greet Session
Informally meet faculty with eligible grants, learn about their projects and discuss potential supplemental projects
Who is supporting this workshop?
UW School of Public Health; UW School of Medicine (CEDI); UW Latino Center for Health; UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards; Center for AIDS Research (CFAR); Seattle Children’s; Fred Hutch; and University of California Irvine Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS)