Extramural Research
At research sites around the country, NIMHD extramural research focuses on the full spectrum of the underlying causes of health disparities and interventions to address them.
Extramural Divisions
NIMHD supports research and training extramurally through grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements focused in the areas of Clinical and Health Services Research, Integrative Biological and Behavioral Science, and Community Health and Population Science. Each research area focuses on impacting the health determinants that contribute to poor health outcomes and to health disparity conditions.
Community Health & Population Science
Supports research on interpersonal, family, neighborhood, community, and societal-level factors influencing disease risk, resilience, morbidity, and mortality.
Clinical & Health Services Research
Generates research contributing to greater collective knowledge of improving health, clinical outcomes, and health care quality.
Integrative Biological & Behavioral Research
Promotes understanding of multi-level biological and behavioral factors influencing resilience and susceptibility to adverse health conditions.
Extramural Research Programs
NIMHD's extramural research programs support the study of many aspects of minority health and health disparities—from genetic, molecular, and biologic science to clinical, behavioral, and translational research, as well as research on health systems and workforce development.
Research Centers
Learn how NIMHD supports multidisciplinary research focused on key topic areas to achieve greater scientific impact and effective resource utilization.
Research Endowment
Apply for John Lewis Research Endowment Program grants awarded to institutions expanding their research infrastructure and training.
Small Business Innovation Grants
Apply for small businesses grant funding focused on health education, disease prevention, and community-based research.
Scientific Conferences
Discover support for researchers attending eligible scientific conferences and meetings focused on NIMHD’s program priorities.
Extramural Training
NIMHD supports research and training extramurally through grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements focused in three areas.