About

The RCMI Consortium: 40 Years of National Leadership

Biomedical research, training the next generation, and community health impact.

Biomedical researchTraining and mentoringCommunity health impact

Conference purpose

A national forum for the RCMI Consortium

The RCMI Program at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was established by Congress to expand the nation's capacity for health research and scientific advances that benefit all populations.

The RCMI Coordinating Center collaborates with key personnel at all RCMI U54 Specialized Centers and NIMHD leaders to strengthen institutional research capacity, support investigators in securing competitive extramural funding, foster career development, improve the quality of scientific inquiry, and build sustainable community partnerships.

Overall objective

Who the conference convenes

The RCMI Consortium National Conference will convene principal investigators/program directors from RCMI U54 Centers, senior scientists, center collaborators, research project leaders, pilot project awardees, key community partners, NIH leaders, students, and staff.

Participants will exchange information, explore opportunities for collaboration, and discuss strategies to address shared challenges across the consortium.

Key audiences

PI/PDs and senior scientistsRCMI U54 Center leadership, collaborators, and experienced research leaders.
Research project leaders and pilot awardeesInvestigators advancing biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and population health research.
Early-stage investigators, trainees, and studentsNext-generation scientists seeking mentoring, training, and career development.
Community partners and engagement teamsPartners strengthening community-informed research, trust, prevention, screening, and participation.
NIH leaders, program staff, administrators, and evaluatorsTeams supporting program priorities, reporting, research infrastructure, and multi-site coordination.

Shared challenges

Conference discussion areas

Project administration

Strategies for project administration and multi-site coordination.

Research resources

Resources to support scientific work and multi-site projects.

Investigator development

Early-stage investigator development, mentoring, and career growth.

Community engagement

Sustainable partnerships with community-based organizations affiliated with RCMI Centers.