Training program for postdoctoral researchers in health services and health inequities
Official title: Emory Health Services Research Center Training Grant
Funded at Emory University · NIH-10878869 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program at Emory University is designed to help new researchers learn how to study health issues that affect different groups of people based on things like race, gender, and income, so they can make healthcare fairer for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $413,038 |
| NIH project number | 5T32HS029585-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10878869 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are postdoctoral researchers with MD or PhD degrees interested in health services research and addressing health inequities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in health services research or do not have a background in the relevant fields may not directly benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program at Emory University aims to train postdoctoral fellows in health services research, focusing on health inequities influenced by various factors such as race, gender, and socioeconomic status. Trainees will engage in a multidisciplinary approach, learning from experts in epidemiology, biostatistics, and health policy, among others. The program includes mentorship, coursework, and hands-on research opportunities to prepare candidates for careers in health services research. A maximum of four postdoctoral trainees will be supported at any time, each for two years.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research training program could lead to improved understanding and solutions for health inequities, ultimately benefiting diverse patient populations.
How similar studies have gone: While this program is focused on training rather than direct patient intervention, similar multidisciplinary training programs have shown success in advancing health services research.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dickert, Neal Workman — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Dickert, Neal Workman
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.