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2017 "Data Matters" Conference
Hosted by Tribal Nations Research Group
The "Power of Data & Research" to Build Capacity
Building Tribal Communities
The two-day Conference includes keynote presentations from tribal citizens of the Turtle Mountains Band of Chippewa showcasing how they have developed and are using data to address important health, environmental, cultural, educational and economic development issues within the Turtle Mountain Community. In addition there will be informational presentations and exhibits from various Tribal Programs, a poster session, and opportunity to engage in one or more round table discussions.
Conference is on March 29 & 30, 2017 at the Sky Dancer Casino & Resort in Belcourt, ND
Please click here for full details and registration on TNRG's "Data Matters" Conference
2017 U-VDC Grant Writing Workshop Dates Announced from the Office of Minority Health
Business of Indian Agriculture & Food Sovereignty Assessment Workshops
Two locations this year, limited scholarships are available!
Albuquerque, New Mexio, March 21-23, 2017 (Producer Focused)
Phoenix, Arizona, June 27-29, 2017 (Train-the-Trainer Focused)
First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) will be holding two three-day trainings that combine workshops on The Business of Indian Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Assessment. The Business of Indian Agriculture is a curriculum designed to help farmers and ranchers succeed in managing their businesses, while the Food Sovereignty Assessment training was created to assist Native communities in understanding and then reclaiming control of their local food systems.
2017 NIMHD Health Disparities Research Institute
August 14-18, 2017
Applications due May 12, 2017
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) will host the Health Disparities Research Institute (HDRI) from August 14 - 18, 2017. The HDRI aims to support the research career development of promising minority health/health disparities research scientists early in their careers and stimulate research in the disciplines supported by health disparities science.
The program will feature lectures, mock grant review, seminars, small group discussions on research relevant to minority health and health disparities. It will also include sessions with NIH scientific staff engaged in related health disparities research across the various institutes and centers.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This program is intended for early stage research investigators. Applications will only be accepted from post-doctoral fellows, assistant professors, or individuals in similar early stage research career positions who are engaged in minority health and health disparities research. Early career researchers from diverse backgrounds interested in the conduct of health research, within academic, community-based, non-profit, and other non-academic settings, are encouraged to apply.