National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) Funding Policies and Considerations

Visit NIH Fiscal Policies for NIH-wide information on appropriations and other budgetary information (salary limits, stipends, tuition/fees) and Funding Decisions to learn about NIH's consistent and unified approach for making funding decisions. The NIMHD-specific information on this page builds on that general information.

 
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Fiscal Year 2026

NIMHD is committed to supporting meritorious science that advances the Institute’s mission. 

Funding Decision Considerations

Final award decisions at NIMHD are based on several considerations to ensure that scientific investments maximize public health impact:

  • Merit and Priorities: Evaluation of scientific and technical merit of proposed projects as determined by peer review, within the context of NIMHD priorities
  • National Advisory Council on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NACMHD) Recommendations: Second-level NACMHD review and recommendations
  • Programmatic Balance: Scientific gaps, needs, and potential overlap with existing programs
  • Innovation: Projects with high innovation and the potential for meaningful scientific impact and community benefit

Guidance for Investigators

  • Established Investigators: To maximize resources for new research, competing R01 awards for established investigators may be subject to programmatic adjustments. These adjustments are informed by the summary statement, assessment of the proposed budget, and other available resources.
    • Award Limits: NIMHD will not consider applications from established investigators who currently hold a total of three funded projects (R01, P50, or U54) across all NIH Institutes and Centers.
  • Early Stage Investigators (ESIs): In support of the Next Generation Researchers Initiative (NGRI), NIMHD encourages the stable integration of ESIs into the workforce.
    • Funding Levels: Competing R01 awards for ESIs will generally be funded at 100% of the recommended levels from the Initial Review Group and NACMHD.
  • Non-Competing Awards: For non-competing continuation awards (Type 5s), NIMHD generally funds these at the full committed levels to ensure project continuity.
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