Description taken from the R01 version (see individual links below). Standard application dates apply.
This FOA calls for research on the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and related populations. In reference to LGBTI health, an Institute of Medicine (IOM) Report (March 2011) stated that the “existing body of evidence is sparse and that substantial research is needed.” Despite improvements, there remains a need for further research on the health of these populations. Applicants are urged to read the IOM report, which delineates numerous extant research gaps.
SGM populations encompass several partially overlapping groups, which are defined in the IOM report as follows:
- One group includes individuals whose sexual orientation—as typically conceptualized in terms of sexual attraction, behavior, and/or sexual orientation and identity—is not exclusively heterosexual. This group includes people who label themselves (or are labeled) as gay, lesbian, or bisexual, as well as people who do not adopt such labels but nevertheless experience same-sex attraction or engage in same-sex sexual behaviors.
- A second group includes individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex originally assigned to them at birth; whose gender expression varies significantly from what is traditionally associated with or typical for that group; and/or who vary from or reject traditional cultural conceptualizations of gender in terms of male-female dichotomy. This group includes people who label themselves (or are labeled) as transgendered, transsexual, cross-dressers, transvestites, and/or two-spirit.
- A third group includes individuals who are born with external and/or internal genitalia that vary from typical male or female genitalia, or a chromosomal pattern that varies from XX (female) or XY (male). This group includes people who label themselves (or are labeled) as intersex or with Disorders of Sexual Development [DSD].
Following recent usage, the term Sexual and Gender Minority [SGM] is used to designate both these populations overall and the individuals within these populations. Applicants may adopt other classification frameworks and terminologies as appropriate for their proposed research.
Recent data from national health surveys and targeted studies suggest that prevalence rates for some health conditions are higher among SGM populations than for the general population. This FOA encourages research that will enrich scientific understanding of how sexual orientation and gender identity influence health, perceptions and expectations about health, health behaviors, and barriers and access to health-related services.
- R15 announcement (PA-15-260)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Cancer Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
National Institute of Mental Health
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
Application Receipt/Submission Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement. - R01 announcement (PA-15-261)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Cancer Institute
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
National Institute of Mental Health
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
Office of Behavioral and Social Science Research
Application Receipt/Submission Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement. - R03 announcement (PA-15-262)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Cancer Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
National Institute of Mental Health
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
Office of Behavioral and Social Science Research
Application Receipt/Submission Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement. - R21 announcement (PA-15-263)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Cancer Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
National Institute of Mental Health
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
Office of Behavioral and Social Science Research
Application Receipt/Submission Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement.
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