Unveiling Health and Healthcare Disparities in Non-Communicable and Chronic Diseases in Latin America: Setting the Stage for Better Health Outcomes Across the Hemisphere
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Funding amount is not limited but must reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.
Maximum project period is 5 years.
To support innovative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research focused on clinical epidemiology and evaluation of public and/or health care policies.
To address health and healthcare disparities related to NCDs with the highest disease burden and mortality in Latin America and among U.S. Hispanics/Latinos.
U.S. and Latin American research institutions.
Underserved populations including Indigenous, Afro-Latino, and rural communities.
Eligible organizations include higher education institutions, public/state controlled institutions, private institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, small businesses, local and state governments, and tribal governments.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply.
Research teams must include at least one principal investigator from institutions in Latin America.
Studies must be conducted in Latin American countries where Spanish is the main language.
Projects must focus on clinical epidemiology, evaluation of health care policies, and validation of measurements addressing health disparities.
Research must include studies on NCDs such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health conditions.
Application budgets are not limited but must reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.
Application due date is January 7, 2027.
Letter of Intent is due 30 days before the application submission deadline.
The NIH will not accept duplicate or highly overlapping applications under review at the same time.
Applicants must follow the instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.
Applications will be evaluated based on significance, innovation, approach, and investigator expertise.
Applications will undergo a peer review process by the NIH.
Applications deemed to have the highest scientific and technical merit will be prioritized.
Research teams are expected to include both U.S.-based and Latin America-based investigators.
Applications lacking key personnel from Latin America with substantial involvement will be deemed non-responsive.
Collaborations with investigators from Latin American countries with low representation in the U.S. Hispanic/Latino population are encouraged.
Strong partnerships with Latin American collaborators are essential.
Avoid applications that do not demonstrate strong partnerships or that focus exclusively on qualitative research.
Engage communities experiencing health disparities throughout the research process.