Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP)(R25 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 342866Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $400K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/342866

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-22-220.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity through the Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) aimed at enhancing the diversity of the biomedical research workforce. This program seeks applications from eligible domestic institutions to develop and implement educational activities that provide extensive research experiences and skill development for recent baccalaureates from underrepresented backgrounds, preparing them for rigorous doctoral programs in biomedical fields. The initiative emphasizes structured mentoring, responsible conduct of research, and comprehensive evaluation methods to ensure participant success, aligning with NIH's mission to foster innovation and address health disparities. Grants of up to $400,000 per year are available for a maximum of five years, with applications due by January 31, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov or visit the additional information link at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-22-220.html.

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    OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a funding opportunity for the Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP), designed to support educational activities aimed at diversifying the biomedical research workforce. This program specifically targets underrepresented groups in the field, promoting skilled participants to pursue advanced doctoral degrees. Eligible applicants must be from research-intensive institutions with a commitment to diversity and must develop programs that include research experiences and skill development courses. With a funding limit of $400,000 per year over a maximum project period of five years, the grants will prioritize applications demonstrating a feasible approach to increasing diversity through structured mentoring and supportive research environments. The program necessitates a focus on rigorous training, responsible conduct of research, and comprehensive evaluation methods to track participant success post-program. Institutions are encouraged to collaborate under institutional support to enhance their strategies for engaging a diverse scientist pool, following the NIH mission of fostering innovation and addressing health disparities.
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