November 8, 2021
RFA-MD-21-003 - Resource Center for Tribal Epidemiological Centers (RC-TEC) (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
The purpose of this Notice is to clarify background information and the research objectives of Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) RFA-MD-21-003, "Resource Center for Tribal Epidemiological Centers (RC-TEC) (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)".
The following modification has been made to the Background section of RFA-MD-21-003:
Currently Reads:
Section I. Funding Opportunity Description
Background
TECs have much of the necessary infrastructure to conduct research, including community partnerships, avenues for gathering stakeholder perspectives, and access to local health data. However, research is not one of their primary functions. TECs vary in the availability and expertise of scientific staff to conduct research projects. Although some TEC directors have PhDs, many have an MPH or other Master’s degrees and may lack the methodological training to lead, conduct, and report research results. Some TECs have been collaborators on NIH-funded center or research grants, while others have been less involved in research activities. Nevertheless, all TECs have potential to further contribute to research efforts with AI/AN populations, either through directly conducting research or collaborating on research projects with external researchers, or by generating or compiling high quality data that can be analyzed by researchers or used to inform research questions and research hypotheses.
Modified to Read (changes shown in bold italics):
Section I. Funding Opportunity Description
Background
TECs have much of the necessary infrastructure to conduct research, including community partnerships, avenues for gathering stakeholder perspectives, and access to local health data. However, research is not one of their primary functions. TECs vary in the availability and expertise of scientific staff to conduct research projects, and may include individuals holding PhDs, MPHs, or other Master’s degrees. Nevertheless, all TECs have potential to further contribute to research efforts with AI/AN populations, either through directly conducting research or collaborating on research projects with external researchers, or by generating or compiling high quality data that can be analyzed by researchers or used to inform research questions and research hypotheses.
The following clarification has been made to the Research Objectives section of RFA-MD-21-003:
Currently Reads:
Section I. Funding Opportunity Description
Research Objectives
Applications are encouraged from institutions with current or past TEC awards or a history of collaboration with one or more TECs. Collaborations with other organizations are encouraged, such as tribal communities and organizations, Tribal Colleges and Universities and other academic institutions, mentorship networks, and professional societies.
Modified to Read (changes shown in bold italics):
Section I. Funding Opportunity Description
Research Objectives
Applications are encouraged from institutions with current or past TEC awards or a history of collaboration with one or more TECs. Collaborations with other organizations are encouraged, such as tribal communities and organizations, Tribal Colleges and Universities and other academic institutions, mentorship networks, and professional societies. The RC-TEC will not collect, warehouse, or curate any data generated by the TECs.
All other aspects of this FOA remain unchanged.
Nathan Stinson, Jr, PhD, MD
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Telephone: 301-594-8704
E-mail: nathaniel.stinson@nih.gov