Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) Award (R16 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 352968Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $100K

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/352968

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-144.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) Award, a federal grant aimed at enhancing research capacity at resource-limited higher education institutions. This funding opportunity supports faculty investigators who are not currently funded by NIH Research Project Grants, with the goal of enriching undergraduate and graduate research experiences and fostering a diverse research culture. Eligible institutions include Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving Institutions, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities, among others, with a funding limit of $100,000 per year for up to four years. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by May 29, 2024, and can direct inquiries to grantsinfo@nih.gov for further information.

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    grantsinfo@nih.gov
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    PAR-24-144.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces the Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) Award (R16 Clinical Trial Not Allowed), aimed at enhancing research capacity at resource-limited institutions. This funding opportunity, which is a reissue of PAR-21-169, supports faculty investigators who are not currently funded by NIH Research Project Grants. The SuRE program seeks to enrich undergraduate and graduate research experiences, build a research culture, and ensure student participation in biomedical studies. Eligible institutions include higher education organizations that provide biomedical degrees and meet specific funding criteria. Applications require a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP), which will be assessed during the review process. The program encourages diverse research teams and emphasizes the importance of inclusivity. Key details include a funding limit of $100,000 per year for up to four years and an initial application deadline of May 29, 2024. Reviewers will assess applications based on significance, investigator qualifications, innovation, approach, and environment, among others. The SuRE Award underscores NIH's commitment to fostering diverse research environments and broadening participation in biomedical research across historically underserved institutions.
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