Race, not gender, is key factor in NIH awards

Friday, July 15, 2016 - 11:21 in Psychology & Sociology

Race, not gender, appears to be the most significant factor influencing the award of a National Institutes of Health Research Project Grant, according to a new study led by a University of Kansas economist. “In most cases, NIH funds are the gateway to having tenure and becoming a full-fledged member of an academic faculty,” said […]

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