Research
- Identify opportunities in minority health and health disparities research
- Link researchers with other investigators as research partners
- Assist in the development of grant proposals
- Provide peer-review services for research proposals and scientific publications
- Provide guest lectures on the science of health disparities
- Promote the work of investigators in health disparities research through our annual conference and other scientific events
- Fund pilot projects in minority health and health disparities
Training & Career Development
- Provide training in health disparities research – we offer grant and writing retreats - to post-doctoral fellows and junior faculty accepted into the MHDI Faculty Mentoring Program
- Link faculty with opportunities to develop their careers in health disparities research
- Provide mentoring for junior faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students interested in health disparities research
- Offer research opportunities to minority undergraduate students
Community Impact
- Link researchers with community organizations, state agencies, and minority-serving institutions
- Assist with recruitment and retention of minority participants in research studies
- Develop culturally appropriate health communication and health promotion campaigns
- Provide research and community engagement opportunities to UNL students
If you are a UNL faculty member or student with an interest in health disparities,
we invite you to contact us.