Glossary
NIH
National Institutes of Health - A Federal agency whose mission is to improve the health of the people of the United States. NIH is a part of the Public Health Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
U
Underrepresented Group
Group underrepresented in the biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and social sciences, such as people with disabilities, people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and underrepresented racial and ethnic groups such as blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.
Used as an eligibility requirement for diversity supplements, fellowships (F31), and other NIH programs.
Used as an eligibility requirement for diversity supplements, fellowships (F31), and other NIH programs.