Materials to Enhance Training in Experimental Rigor (METER) (UE5 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 355608Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355608

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-25-002.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), is soliciting proposals for the "Materials to Enhance Training in Experimental Rigor" (METER) program, aimed at developing innovative educational materials to promote rigorous biomedical research practices among scientists at various career stages. Proposals should focus on creating curriculum or methods that can be integrated into an online educational resource, collaborating with the CENTER initiative, which is designed to disseminate educational units. This funding opportunity is crucial for addressing the need for improved transparency and comprehensive training in research methodologies, with a maximum funding of $250,000 per award and applications due by October 10, 2024. Interested applicants can find more information and contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for inquiries.

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    grantsinfo@nih.gov
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    RFA-NS-25-002-Full-Announcement.html
    RFA-NS-25-002.html
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), is soliciting proposals for the "Materials to Enhance Training in Experimental Rigor" (METER) program (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-NS-25-002). This initiative aims to develop innovative educational materials that promote rigorous biomedical research practices among scientists at various career stages. The program seeks to address the lack of transparency and comprehensive training in research methodologies, an issue corroborated by surveys within training grant institutions. Proposals should focus on creating curriculum or methods that can be integrated into an online educational resource, collaborating with CENTER, a related initiative designed to disseminate educational units. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions and nonprofits, with a maximum funding of $1 million over three years for up to four awards. Key components include providing educational content on rigorous research practices, effective collaboration with CENTER, and the development of educational units that can be adapted for various learning environments. Applications are due by October 11, 2024, with an open submission date starting September 10, 2024. This funding opportunity underscores NIH's commitment to enhancing education in biomedical research through innovative training solutions.
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