NIH Research Software Engineer (RSE) Award (R50 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
ID: 355439Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355439

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-24-011.html
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Research Software Engineer (RSE) Award, a federal grant aimed at providing salary support for exceptional RSEs who contribute to the development and dissemination of biomedical and health-related software. This initiative seeks to enhance the professional standing of RSEs on non-traditional career paths while fostering robust research software ecosystems, reflecting NIH's commitment to modernizing the software landscape in research. The funding opportunity allocates up to $6 million in FY25 for approximately 18-20 awards, each providing a budget of up to $300,000 over three years, with applications due by December 4, 2026. Interested applicants can find more information and submission guidelines at the NIH grants website or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    RFA-OD-24-011.html
    The NIH Research Software Engineer (RSE) Award aims to provide salary support for exceptional RSEs contributing to the development and dissemination of biomedical and health-related software. It encourages RSEs on non-traditional career paths, enhancing their professional standing while fostering research software ecosystems. The initiative, managed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and supported by multiple NIH components, reflects a commitment to modernize the software landscape in research. The funding opportunity intends to allocate up to $6 million in FY25 for approximately 18-20 awards, each providing a budget of up to $300,000 over three years. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov and should reflect adherence to specified formatting and submission guidelines. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions and non-profit organizations with RSEs required to commit at least six person-months per year to NIH-funded research. Key evaluation criteria include the RSE's expertise, contributions to research projects, and the commitment of collaborating researchers. Overall, this funding aims to incentivize the integration of robust software development practices in scientific research, thus enhancing data science capabilities and compliance with NIH strategic goals. The initiative underscores the vital role of RSEs in advancing health-related research and establishing sustainable practices in the field.
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