Integrating Clinical Research into Primary Care Settings through Network Research Hubs - A Pilot (OT2)

PrimaryCareResearch@od.nih.gov

As part of the Communities Advancing Research Equity for Health (CARE for health) Initiative, the National Institutes for Health (NIH) is inviting applications from existing clinical research networks and organizations currently affiliated with and participating in specific existing clinical research networks to serve as Network Research Hubs as part of a larger infrastructure supporting research in primary care settings. The initiative is designed to improve access to clinical research to inform medical care, particularly for those in communities historically underrepresented in clinical research or underserved in healthcare. The initial awards will fund organizations that serve rural communities.

The initiative intends to:

• Pilot and implement infrastructure to support primary care-based clinical research in mission areas across all NIH Institutes and Centers spanning prevention and treatment and with a focus on health equity and whole person health
• Establish a foundation for sustained engagement with communities underrepresented in clinical research such as individuals who live in rural environments, racial and ethnic minority groups, older adults, persons experiencing challenging social determinants of health, and related experiences
• Implement innovative study designs that address common health issues, including disease prevention
• Utilize a full range of clinical research designs as appropriate, including dissemination and implementation research, to inform clinical practice

NIH envisions this infrastructure will facilitate and accelerate research advances for adoption and implementation into everyday clinical care, improving health outcomes, and advancing health equity for all Americans.

Network Research Hubs will be responsible for:

• Conducting research in primary care settings
• Participant and community engagement
• Innovations in clinical study design
• Participating as part of a coordinated infrastructure supporting research in primary care settings

Eligible applicants include:

• Higher education institutions
  • Public/state controlled institutions
  • Private institutions
  • Minority serving institutions
• Nonprofit organizations
  • With 501(c)(3) status
  • Without 501(c)(3) status
  • Native American tribal organizations
  • Faith-based or community-based organizations
  • Regional organizations
• Governments
  • State
  • County
  • City or township
  • Special districts
  • Federally recognized Indian/Native American tribal governments
  • Indian/Native American tribal governments (other than federally recognized)
  • Eligible agencies of the federal government
• Other
  • Independent school districts
  • Public housing authorities
  • Indian housing authorities
  • Small businesses
  • For-profit organizations

Project period: 2 years
Estimated number of awards: 2-5
Estimated total program funding: $5,000,000

Submit applications online through NIH eRA Commons ASSIST .