NIMH Research Education Mentoring Program for HIV Researchers (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $200K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), is offering a funding opportunity for the Research Education Mentoring Program aimed at enhancing HIV research training (R25). This program seeks to develop a skilled and diverse biomedical research workforce by supporting educational activities that include structured research experiences and mentoring, thereby addressing the nation's biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs. With a funding ceiling of $200,000 in direct costs annually, applications will be accepted starting August 7, 2024, and must be submitted by September 7, 2026. Interested applicants can find more information and guidelines at the NIH grants website or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), announces a funding opportunity for the Research Education Mentoring Program specifically targeting HIV research (R25). This program aims to enhance the training of a workforce to address biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs, focusing on educational activities such as research experiences and mentoring. The overarching goal is to develop a skilled and diverse biomedical research workforce capable of reducing HIV incidence and its related burdens. Key dates include application submissions opening on August 7, 2024, with the program expected to conclude by September 8, 2026. Applications must align with NIH policies and demonstrate institutional commitment, with budgets capped at $200,000 in direct costs annually. Eligible participants span multiple career stages, including undergraduates, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career faculty. The program highlights the importance of structured mentoring activities and research experiences, ensuring participants strengthen their professional development towards independent research careers. The document sets forth comprehensive guidelines, evaluation criteria, and the required commitments from participating institutions, with a strong emphasis on diverse and underrepresented groups in research. This funding initiative is aligned with ongoing NIH efforts to further health research infrastructure both domestically and internationally.
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