Act
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COSWD acts on evidence demonstrating the value of DEIA by advancing integrated, institution-wide systems to address bias, equity, mentoring, and work-life issues. We use multifaceted approaches to effect change in a meaningful way with interventions addressing scientists at various career stages and scientific focus areas in the NIH intramural and extramural workforces and the broader biomedical and behavioral research enterprise.
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DEIA Mentorship Supplements
DEIA Mentorship Supplements
COSWD offers administrative supplements to recognize the role of great mentors in fostering future research leaders. The supplements provide up to $250,000 in direct costs to support scientists who demonstrate outstanding mentorship abilities and make significant contributions to enhancing DEIA in biomedical and behavioral science.
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DEIA Prize Competition
DEIA Prize Competition
The DEIA Prize Competition, with a total commitment of $1 million, will award up to 10 U.S. degree-granting institutions for implementing innovative strategies to enhance DEIA in research environments. Up to half of the prizes are for limited-resourced institutions. The competition aims to engage and inspire the biomedical and behavioral research community to effect systemic, sustainable change—and be acknowledged for their critical efforts.
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Distinguished Scholars Program
The NIH Distinguished Scholars Program creates a more inclusive community within the NIH Intramural Research Program by using a cohort recruitment model to select faculty with a demonstrated commitment to DEIA. Program participants benefit from a supportive environment and mentoring, professional development, and networking opportunities.