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DPC DaTA Participating Institutions
The Diversity Program Consortium (DPC) Dissemination and Translation Awards (DaTA) initiative is designed to broaden the consortium’s national impact. The DPC DaTA initiative provided an opportunity for primarily undergraduate institutions not part of the DPC Phase I to apply for funding to take a rigorous scientific approach to understanding the effectiveness of a biomedical research training, mentoring, or research capacity building intervention by employing DPC experimental methods (see DPC data elements/survey instruments and hallmarks of success).
Funded programs:
Research results are expected to move beyond participation satisfaction, self-reporting of perceived skills gained, or self-reporting of effectiveness. Accordingly, the interventions are to be centered not only on psychosocial factors but also on outcomes.
The interventions should:
Eligible institutions included:
These awards are cooperative agreements, which means that there is substantial federal scientific or programmatic involvement. NIH scientific and/or program staff assist, guide, coordinate, and participate in the project activities.
Application budgets were limited to $250K with no funds allowable for alterations and renovations, large equipment, and student financial support.
For more information about the DPC DaTA program, see the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, RFA-RM-19-003, or contact Dr. Lameese Akacem.