Abolishing Woke Awards for Research and Development Act of 2024

This bill (HR 8433) requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to select grant and award recipients based solely on the scientific merit and research benefits of proposals, prohibiting the use of mandatory diversity statements as a condition for funding. It directly affects researchers and institutions applying for NIH grants by banning requirements for applicants to submit statements about their race, gender, diversity experiences, or views on social justice topics. The bill defines "diversity statements" broadly to include any documentation discussing race, gender identity, anti-racism, or related concepts as a qualification. This policy change eliminates a specific application requirement for NIH funding, though it allows NIH to still collect demographic data for research purposes.