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New Efforts Aim to Increase Diversity in Biomedical Research

Two new programs launched by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute will provide financial awards designed to broaden the demographic makeup of scientific researchers as well as widen the pool of institutions that tend to attract top talent.

by Sarah Schroeder

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Two new programs launched by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute will provide financial awards designed to broaden the demographic makeup of scientific researchers as well as widen the pool of institutions that tend to attract top talent. (Science)

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