What is a Diversity Supplement?
The NIH provides funding to attract minority trainees and faculty to research careers. NIH Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (PA-20-166; hereafter “Diversity Supplements”) provide additional funding for trainees and faculty to work on an existing NIH-funded project in a particular area of interest. Here is some additional information:
Why are Diversity Supplements important to UCSF and to UCSF researchers?
As one of the PRIDE values, diversity is integral to UCSF’s mission. Chancellor Sam Hawgood has stated that Equity and Inclusion is one of his four priority areas. Diversity among researchers improves scientific inquiry, increases diversity among research participants, and ensures that the innovative research done at UCSF has the greatest impact on an increasingly diverse population. Principal Investigators with successful Diversity Supplements at UCSF have commented on the additional benefits of having these trainees, including a more inclusive work environment and a better understanding of how qualities such as resilience can impact scientific pursuit. In addition, “Contribution to Diversity” is required in the faculty advancement packet.