Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (BIRCWH) (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 352637Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $840K

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/352637

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-24-013.html
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health" (BIRCWH), aimed at supporting the career development of junior faculty members, known as BIRCWH Scholars, who have recently completed clinical training or postdoctoral fellowships. This initiative encourages interdisciplinary research relevant to women's health, encompassing various methodologies such as basic, clinical, and behavioral health research, and emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusivity within the scientific workforce. NIH plans to award between 8 to 10 grants annually, with each award having a maximum budget of $840,000 over a five-year period, and the first funding is expected to commence in Fiscal Year 2025. Interested applicants can find more information and application details at the NIH grants website or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    grantsinfo@nih.gov
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    RFA-OD-24-013-Full-Announcement.html
    RFA-OD-24-013.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is announcing the "Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health" (BIRCWH) funding opportunity. This initiative aims to foster the career development of junior faculty known as BIRCWH Scholars, who have recently completed clinical training or postdoctoral fellowships. The program is designed to support interdisciplinary research relevant to women's health across various methodologies, including basic, clinical, and behavioral health research. Applications are encouraged from diverse organizations, including higher education institutions and nonprofits. The program projects will run for a maximum of five years, with annual budgets up to $840,000. NIH aims to promote diversity and inclusivity within the scientific workforce, particularly among underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. Each proposal must include a robust career development plan, a team of interdisciplinary mentors, and address the overall goals of advancing research into the health of women. NIH will fund between 8 to 10 awards annually, contingent on available appropriations, with the first expected funding commencing in Fiscal Year 2025. The solicitation underscores the necessity of adherence to specific application instructions and the importance of integrated mentoring to ensure successful transitions for scholars into independent research careers.
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