NIH announces revised definition of SGM populations for research purposes

Sexual and Gender Minority Populations in NIH-Supported Research

The purpose of this Notice is to announce the revision of the definition of sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations for research purposes at the NIH, as well as to provide a summary of information about SGM health research at the NIH. It is expected that this Notice will help to enhance the representation of SGM individuals in the agency’s research portfolio and to stimulate the development of novel research projects and strategies to better understand and advance SGM health.

The Texas Center for Health Disparities has funding opportunities available and encourage those interested to contact the center. unthsc.edu/tchd or email jamboor.vishwanatha@unthsc.edu