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A veces puede ser un acto de amor y otras veces una cuestión de necesidad. Cada año, un total de aproximadamente 43 millones de adultos estadounidenses cuida a otra persona con una enfermedad grave de manera no remunerada. Estos héroes, con frecuencia invisibles, brindan horas de asistencia a otros. Sin embargo, el estrés y el esfuerzo de cuidar a otra persona pueden afectar su propia salud. Investigadores financiados por los NIH están trabajando para comprender los riesgos que enfrentan estos cuidadores y buscando mejores maneras de proteger la salud de los cuidadores.

Reading, writing, and math are the building blocks of learning. Mastering these subjects early on can affect many areas of life, including school, work, and even overall health. It’s normal to make mistakes and even struggle a little when learning new things. But repeated, long-lasting problems may be a sign of a learning disability.

Risks are all around us. A nearby sneeze may raise your risk for catching the flu. Obesity boosts the odds you’ll get diabetes. Smoking increases your risk for many cancers. And if you pay attention to news headlines, you may worry that you’re at risk for food poisoning, Zika infection, shark attacks, and more. How can you know which health risks apply to you?

Each type of NIH grant program has its own set of eligibility requirements. Applicants can find eligibility information in section III of each funding opportunity announcement (FOA). While the principal investigator (PI) conceives and writes the application, NIH recognizes the applicant institution as the grantee for most grant types.

This page provides information on the NIH Next Generation Researchers Initiative policies that support early-stage investigators (ESIs).