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Children’s Heart Foundation Presents First Research Training Award for Underrepresented Minorities in Medicine

April 16, 2024

Children’s Heart Foundation Presents First Research Training Award for Underrepresented Minorities in Medicine SOURCE The Children’s Heart Foundation NORTHBROOK, Illinois , April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Children’s Heart Foundation is proud to present the first Underrepresented Minorities in Medicine Research Training Award (URMRTA), an initiative intended to…

Children’s Heart Foundation Presents First Research Training Award for Underrepresented Minorities in Medicine

SOURCE The Children’s Heart Foundation

NORTHBROOK, Illinois , April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Children’s Heart Foundation is proud to present the first Underrepresented Minorities in Medicine Research Training Award (URMRTA), an initiative intended to support the career development of underrepresented minorities in pediatric cardiology research on congenital heart defects (CHD).

The URMRTA reflects the Children’s Heart Foundation’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in healthcare and medical research, specifically pediatric cardiology research related to congenital heart defects. By addressing disparities and challenges faced by people from underrepresented minorities, we focus on cultivating a more diverse and representative healthcare workforce that provides equitable and accessible care to all communities.

“We are excited to launch this training award as part of our ongoing efforts to promote diversity and excellence in medicine in the area of ​​congenital heart defect research,” said Gail Roddie-Hamlin, president and CEO of The Children’s. Heart Foundation. “Through this scholarship, our goal is to support underrepresented minority individuals pursuing careers in medical research and empower them to make meaningful contributions to innovation in healthcare and patient care.”

The URMRTA will provide the awardee with financial assistance to enable them to advance their research efforts and excel in their chosen field. Eligible candidates must identify as a member of a minority group underrepresented in medicine: Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islander.

Training Award Main Details:

A $10,000 scholarship will be awarded to a single recipient to support his or her medical research and professional development program.

Interested individuals may apply for the URMRTA by submitting the required application package, which includes a letter of interest and professional interests, research achievements to date, a career development plan, a summary of the research environment, a CV, and letters of recommendation. .

The Children’s Heart Foundation invites eligible individuals to apply for the Research Training Award for Underrepresented Minorities in Medicine. All applicants must submit their application through our online application portal: https://proposalcentral.com/GrantOpportunities.asp?GMID=273

For more information about the URMRTA, including eligibility criteria and application instructions, visit https://www.childrensheartfoundation.org/for-researchers/urm.html or contact us at [email protected].

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