Mentored Career Development Award to Promote Faculty Diversity in Biomedical Research (K01 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 354119Type: Posted
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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/354119

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-25-009.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a Mentored Career Development Award (K01) aimed at promoting faculty diversity in biomedical research, specifically targeting underrepresented groups in the field. This funding opportunity is designed to provide "protected time" for early-career researchers to develop their independence under the guidance of experienced mentors in areas related to cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic diseases. The initiative seeks to enhance the diversity and skill of the scientific workforce, thereby improving research quality and fostering inclusion within the biomedical research community. Interested applicants can apply for a total funding amount of $3.3 million over the next three fiscal years, with the application deadline set for October 14, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants may contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a Mentored Career Development Award (K01) aimed at promoting faculty diversity in biomedical research, specifically supporting underrepresented groups in the field. This funding opportunity focuses on providing "protected time" for early-career researchers to develop their independence under the guidance of experienced mentors in areas pertinent to cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic diseases. Key provisions include eligibility for non-tenured science faculty, an application due date set for October 14, 2024, and available funding designated at $3.3 million spread over the next three fiscal years. Applicants may submit research proposals, but clinical trial leadership is not permitted under this award. The program aims to build a diverse and skilled scientific workforce to enhance research quality and foster inclusion. It outlines extensive requirements for mentoring, institutional support, and submission guidelines through the NIH ASSIST system or Grants.gov. Awards will be given based on application merit, scientific quality, and alignment with NHLBI research agendas. This initiative represents a significant effort to bridge gaps in biomedical research representation and capability.
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