• The role of endocrine disruptors as drivers of health disparities will be one of the major topics discussed during the workshop, “Complementary and Integrative Interventions To Prevent and Mitigate the Effects of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals,” to be held by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) and National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences on June 10 and 11, 2024. Register now to attend virtually. 
• The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities will lead a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-wide virtual workshop, “Addressing the Influence of Interpersonal Biases on Health Outcomes and Disparities” on June 17 and 18, 2024. Areas of focus include etiological and mechanistic approaches, clinical perspectives, measurement of biases, and evidence-based interventions. Register now for this event. 
• The Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (PAR-24-152) will support small-scale research grants at institutions that do not receive substantial NIH funding, with an emphasis on providing biomedical research experiences for undergraduate students. Institutions with a mission to educate students from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. NCCIH is participating in this funding opportunity. 
• Applications are due by September 18, 2024, for PAR-23-144, STrengthening Research Opportunities for NIH Grants (STRONG): Structured Institutional Needs Assessment and Action Plan Development for Resource Limited Institutions (RLIs) (UC2 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed). This funding opportunity supports research capacity needs assessments by eligible resource-limited institutions. 
• The office of the NIH Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity (COSWD) will hold the seminar, “How Are Institutions Transformed To Foster Cultures of Inclusive Excellence?” on June 20, 2024, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Register now to attend virtually. 

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