Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) (T32)
ID: 350977Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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/350977

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-031.html
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) program, a federal grant aimed at diversifying the biomedical research workforce by supporting Ph.D. candidates from underrepresented groups. This funding opportunity invites applications from research-intensive institutions to develop and implement evidence-based training and mentoring strategies that enhance critical thinking, research skills, and career readiness in biomedical disciplines. The program is crucial for addressing disparities in the research workforce and aims to improve retention and success rates of trainees while evaluating their long-term career trajectories. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by January 29, 2026, and can find more information at NIH Grants or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    grantsinfo@nih.gov
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    Posted
    PAR-24-031-Full-Announcement.html
    PAR-24-031.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), presents the Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) program, which aims to diversify the biomedical research workforce by fostering a robust training environment for Ph.D. candidates. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeks applications from research-intensive institutions to develop evidence-based mentoring and training strategies to support individuals from underrepresented groups. Key aspects include personalized research training programs that enhance critical thinking, research skills, and career readiness in biomedical disciplines, along with a strong focus on safety, ethics, and inclusivity in research environments. Eligible applicants must meet specific NIH funding criteria, including average research project grant (RPG) funding thresholds. The program intends to improve retention and success rates of trainees while also evaluating their long-term career trajectories post-completion. The application process includes detailed documentation of proposed training activities, recruitment strategies for diverse trainees, and comprehensive evaluations of program effectiveness and inclusivity. This initiative is crucial for addressing disparities in the research workforce and ensuring that it reflects the nation's demographic diversity while advancing public health research capabilities.
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