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Table 1 NIH Definitions of students and underrepresented populations in science and from disadvantaged backgrounds

From: Building a virtual summer research experience in cancer for high school and early undergraduate students: lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Categories

As defined by

Examples of groups

Racial and ethnic groups

National Science Foundation

Black, African-American, Hispanic, Latinos, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islanders

Individuals with disabilities

Americans with Disabilities Act

Visual, hearing, walking, lifting, or cognitive disabilities

Disability as defined by at least two of the following subcategories

a) Homelessness

b) Foster system

c) Eligible for free or reduced lunch

d) No parents with bachelor’s degree

e) Eligible for Pell grants

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

Administration for Children and Families

US Department of Agriculture

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Disadvantaged backgrounds Grew up in rural and low income area

Health Resources and Services Administration Rural Health Grants Eligibility Analyzer or Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services-designated low income and health professional shortage area

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