Winn cda Application information

Candidate Profile

In determining eligible candidates for the Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials: Career Development Award (Winn CDA) program, the following racial/ethnic groups are designated as "underrepresented in medicine”:

• African American or Black
• Hispanic/Latino
• American Indian or Alaska Native
• Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
• Southeast Asian

OR have a demonstrated commitment to increasing diverse patient participation in clinical trials.

Citizenship or Immigration Status 

Eligible candidates will be US Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) as defined by the US Department of Homeland Security. [NOTE: H-1B and O-1 Visa holders are eligible; the Visa must be valid during the full 2-yr period]   

Professional Degree 

Eligible candidates will hold the degree of MD, MD/PhD, DO or DO/PhD 

Therapeutic Requirements

In order to be eligible, the candidate's clinical trial with which they are applying needs to be under one of the following research areas: Cancer (Hematology and Oncology), Cardiovascular Disease, or Immunologic Disorders.

Career Phase

Eligible candidates will be Early-Stage Investigators (ESIs), defined by NIH as new investigators who have completed their terminal research degrees or medical residencies - whichever date is later - within the past 10 years and have not yet competed successfully for substantial NIH research grants. (Applicants with an RO1 or RO1 equivalent are ineligible.)