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NIH Diversity Supplement Program: Eligibility Requirement

For Principal Investigators:

  • All NIH institutes have a Diversity Supplement Program. Please review the list of grant types found in PA-23-189, and reach out to the institute-specific project officer to confirm eligibility and understand the institute’s diversity priorities.
  • The parent grant must have >1 year of funding left at the time of award (generally, at least 2 years), not including a no-cost extension period, and the candidate cannot currently be paid on the grant for which you are requesting a supplement.
  • Grant deadlines vary by NIH institutes
Reasons why you should apply for a Diversity Supplement
  • It provides an opportunity to receive additional funding while supporting outstanding individuals to work on your project.
  • It has a high success rate (often >50%).
  • It shows a commitment to diversity in your research project.
  • It is a short review period at NIH.
  • It is quickly processed because full IRB review is likely not required.
  • It is a gateway to further NIH funding opportunities.

In addition to salary support for the trainee, Diversity Supplements may provide up to 5 years of funding, which includes additional research funds ($3,000-$10,000 per year), tuition, stipend, and health insurance for doctoral students, postdocs, and early-career faculty.

Candidates at the following career levels from diverse backgrounds are eligible, including those from groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social sciences:

  • Students (from High School to Master’s Degree Holders)
  • Graduate (Predoctoral) and Health Professional Students
  • Individuals in Postdoctoral Training
  • Investigators Developing Independent Research Careers

Templates, Past Successful Applications, and Assistance:

Contact Mario Schootman, Ph.D. (mschootman@uams.edu) for access to extensive application resources, templates, and examples of previously funded Diversity Supplements.

Mario Schootman, Ph.D. (Translational Research Institute, mschootman@uams.edu ), Jennifer Gan-Kemp, MBA, CRS (Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, JGan@uams.edu ), and Moe Elasri, Ph.D. (Research & Innovation, MOElasri@uams.edu) are available to answer any questions and to support the writing of an application.