Community-Partnered Nursing Research Centers (P20 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 358816Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for the Community-Partnered Nursing Research Centers (P20 Clinical Trial Optional) grant, aimed at establishing innovative nursing-led research centers that focus on community-partnered research to tackle persistent health challenges. Applicants are required to propose strategies that enhance research infrastructure within Schools or Colleges of Nursing, develop nurse-led interdisciplinary teams, and engage the community meaningfully throughout all research activities, including the execution of at least one pilot project that generates preliminary data for future NIH submissions. This initiative is critical for fostering sustainable research infrastructure and improving health outcomes in diverse communities. The grant offers a maximum funding amount of $500,000 per year for a project period of up to five years, with applications due by May 7, 2028. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the additional information link at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-439.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services and NIH are seeking applications for the Community-Partnered Nursing Research Centers (P20 Clinical Trial Optional) initiative. This grant, with a maximum project period of 5 years and a budget limit of $500,000 in direct costs per year, aims to establish innovative nursing-led research centers. These centers will focus on community-partnered research to address persistent health challenges, strengthen research infrastructure in Schools or Colleges of Nursing, and develop nurse-led interdisciplinary teams. Key components include an Administrative Core, a Pilot Core overseeing at least three pilot projects (one detailed in the application), and a Capacity Building Core for professional development. Applications must include a community partner as a co-investigator and key personnel, and detail at least one pilot project that starts in the first year of the award, generating preliminary data for future NIH grant submissions. The initiative emphasizes meaningful community engagement throughout all research activities and aims to develop sustainable research infrastructure.
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