ACRO’s Diversity and Inclusion Site Resource Grants Program

Mission

In Spring 2024, ACRO invited submissions for its new Diversity and Inclusion Site Resource Grants Program. The ACRO D&I Site Resource Grants Program aims to help sites interested in improving trial inclusivity—who have the potential to contribute to diverse enrollment—acquire the resources and skills that will get them selected for studies and improve the reach of clinical research into underrepresented communities. The grants will act as seed funding that allows sites to demonstrate proof-of-concept on projects aimed at increasing diversity.

The application period is now closed. Finalists will be announced later this summer.

Applicant Eligibility 

The ACRO D&I Site Resource Grants Program is open to:

• Less experienced community sites that need upskilling and/or other support to attract industry studies and,
• Experienced sites seeking to increase the pool of the diverse participants they enroll on studies

Grant Criteria

Along with the above eligibility, grant awardees must meet the following criteria:

• Alignment with the mission of the ACRO D&I Site Resource Grants Program.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated need for the grant funds.
• A clearly defined project that would support the goal of the Grant Program.

Geographic Eligibility

The Grant Program is available to sites located within the United States.

Award Budget

ACRO will award 5 grants of $50,000.*

*the grant funds cannot be used to cover indirect costs

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