Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Research to Address Vaccine Hesitancy, Uptake, and Implementation among Populations that Experience Health Disparities

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities intends to promote a new initiative by publishing a Notice of Special Interest to solicit applications for research highlighting the important need for community-engaged research to address vaccine hesitancy, uptake, and implementation among populations who experience health disparities. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • The goal is to make awards by September 2021 • The FOA will be a Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) for R01 projects • The opportunity is expected to be published in December 2020 • Applications will be accepted in February 2021 for FY21 funding • Eligible applicants include public and state controlled institutions of higher education, native american tribal governments, non-profits, and others.