The NIH Engagement and Access for Research-Active Institutions (EARA) initiative is a collaborative endeavor to broaden the participation of Research-Active Institutions (RAIs) in the NIH funding ecosystem. EARA is tied to NIH’s goal to facilitate access to its resources to ensure…
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The Power of Why: Women’s History Month. Dr. Marie Bernard Talks with Dr. Janine Clayton
March 13, 2024
As we celebrate Women’s History Month and look back at pioneers, I reached out to a current pioneer in women’s health: my colleague Janine Clayton, M.D., Director of the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH).
She shared why it is crucial for women to be leaders in…
Read moreJoin Us for a Seminar on Team Science and Diversity
February 14, 2024
Our next Scientific Workforce Diversity Seminar Series (SWDSS) event, “How Does Diversity Impact Innovation in Team Science?” will take place on Wednesday, March 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET. I encourage you to secure your spot for this enriching discussion by registering today…
Read moreBlack History Month: Dr. Marie Bernard Talks with Dr. Manu Platt
February 07, 2024
This Black History Month, we reached out to a nationally recognized voice in advancing diversity and inclusion in STEM. He’s also a leader at NIH’s National Institute on Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB).
Manu Platt, Ph.D., is Director of NIBIB’s Center for Biomedical…
Read moreAnnouncing the NIH DEIA Prize Competition Awardees
January 31, 2024
I am delighted to announce the 10 recipients of the NIH Institutional Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in Biomedical and Behavioral Research Prize.
Each of the winning institutions will receive a $100,000 prize from NIH for demonstrating…
Read moreWhat Would Dr. King Say? Fostering an Inclusive Biomedical and Behavioral Research Environment
January 17, 2024
What would Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. say? It's a good question to ask any time of year, especially this month. We will never know for sure, but he left a legacy of words that can give us clues—and inspiration.
As our nation celebrates the extraordinary life of Dr. King with a federal…
Read moreIf Change is the Law of Life, What’s Been and What’s Next?
January 10, 2024
President John F. Kennedy once said, “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.”
The start of a year is an opportune time to reflect on past changes and look ahead to new ones. In this spirit, I am pleased to…
Read moreNative American Heritage Month: An Ideal Opportunity
November 21, 2023
Centuries before NIH was built on this land we call Bethesda, the Piscataway-Conoy Tribe lived here. We need to acknowledge this relationship and pay respect to the Piscataway-Conoy people and their ancestors and future generations of Piscataway descendants.
Acknowledging that the land…
Read moreJoin Us for a Seminar Exploring the Impact of Research-Active Institutions on Scientific Workforce Diversity
November 08, 2023
I am pleased to announce that our 2023–2024 Scientific Workforce Diversity Seminar Series (SWDSS) will begin with “How Do Research-Active Institutions (e.g., HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs) Impact the Diversity of the Scientific Workforce?” Registration is now open for this seminar, which will take place…
Read moreOpportunity for Outstanding DEIA Mentors to Apply for Supplemental Funding
November 01, 2023
I am pleased to announce the availability of administrative supplements that recognize the essential role of effective mentorship in developing future researchers and building a diverse scientific workforce. Through the reissue of a Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) led by the Chief Officer for…
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