NIH Research: Action Needed to Ensure Workforce Diversity Strategic Goals Are Achieved

GAO reviewed the actions NIH has taken to support (1) investigators beginning their biomedical careers; and (2) investigators from underrepresented groups and women. GAO analyzed NIH data from fiscal years 2013 through 2017 on grant funding for investigators by career phase and demographic status. GAO also reviewed relevant laws and NIH policies, programs, and initiatives, and interviewed NIH officials and stakeholders from the scientific research community.

Source: HSR Information Central - August 10, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news