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In 2017, the immigrant population in the United States was 44.4 million, or 13.6% of the U.S. population. Although point-in-time data show that approximately 30% of immigrant families have incomes below the federal poverty level and 23% of today’s new immigrants tend to be less educated, these static data do not reflect the changing situation for most immigrants as they settle into a range of communities and acculturate to different social and cultural values, food choices, employment and educational opportunities, and health challenges.
Factors associated with immigration processes can translate into higher risk for disease. Immigrants face multiple ongoing challenges, such as low health literacy, lack of health insurance, limited English proficiency, barriers to effective patient–clinician communication, and other limitations in accessing health care and maintaining traditional health practices.
Two new funding opportunities from NIMHD and other NIH Institutes support multidisciplinary research to address the specific underlying causes and mechanisms of health disparities and health advantages among immigrant populations:
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PAR-21-080: Addressing the Etiology of Health Disparities and Health Advantages Among Immigrant Populations (R01 Clinical trial not allowed)
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PAR-21-081: Addressing Health Disparities Among Immigrant Populations Through Effective Interventions (R01 Clinical trial optional)
NIMHD invites investigators to participate in these important public health activities and welcomes inquiries concerning these funding opportunities. Review the funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) for more information on eligibility and application submissions.
Open Date (Earliest Submission Date): January 5, 2021
First Application Due Date: February 5, 2021, by 5:00 p.m. local time of applicant organization
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