Promoting Equity in Global Health Research

Promoting Equity in Global Health Research

Two female researchers in surgical masks in lab work with microscope
Photo credit: David Rochkind Fogarty applauds the global dialogue around increased equity in global health research and seeks to better understand the challenges and barriers to equitable research. For purposes of this effort, “equitable research” is defined as research collaboration that is inclusive, elevates underrepresented voices and groups, and demonstrates fairness of opportunity and fair process. In practice, equity in global research may be achieved through collaborations based on true partnership, shared leadership, joint applications and publications, and the inclusion of previously disadvantaged individuals as research partners. Fogarty/Center for Global Health Studies and our NIH partners are exploring opportunities to further encourage and facilitate research that is conducted equitably, in true partnership with collaborators and for the benefit of all participants.

Publications

Summary report on responses to the RFI (June 2023)

The NIH Working Group on Global Health Research Equity requested input on approaches NIH might take to promote greater equity in global health research conducted in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in May 2022. The Working Group analyzed and categorized the responses into three main areas: barriers and challenges, key thematic areas, and recommended strategies and solutions.

NIH Summary Report on Request for Information on Promoting Equity in Global Health Research

Update from the NIH Working Group on Global Health Research Equity (March 2024)

This update highlights current initiatives and outlines next steps that NIH Institutes and Centers are taking to encourage and enable equitable research collaboration that is inclusive, elevates underrepresented voices and groups, and demonstrates fairness of opportunity and fair process.

Update from the NIH Working Group on Global Health Research Equity

Inquiries

Questions may be sent to Blythe.Beecroft@nih.gov .

NIH Working Group on Promoting Equity in Global Health Research

  • John E. Fogarty International Center (FIC)
  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
  • Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
  • National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
  • National Library of Medicine (NLM)

Resources

Updated March 4, 2024