NIDCD Research Opportunities for New Investigators to Promote Workforce Diversity (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 351574Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351574

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DC-24-007.html
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the NIDCD Research Opportunities aimed at promoting workforce diversity among Early Stage and New Investigators. This initiative invites R01 grant applications for independent research projects that align with the scientific mission of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), particularly focusing on communication disorders and health disparities. The program emphasizes the inclusion of investigators from diverse backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in health-related sciences, and does not require preliminary data for application submission. The total funding available is $2.7 million, with individual project budgets capped at $500,000 per year for a duration of up to five years. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by February 6, 2025, and can direct inquiries to grantsinfo@nih.gov for further information.

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    grantsinfo@nih.gov
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the NIDCD Research Opportunities aimed at enhancing workforce diversity among Early Stage and New Investigators. This initiative encourages proposals that align with the scientific mission of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), specifically in studies related to communication disorders and health disparities. The funding total is $2.7 million, with a project duration of up to five years and a budget limit of $500,000 in direct costs per year. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds, especially individuals from underrepresented groups in health-related sciences. No preliminary data is required, but justifications for feasibility must be included. Applications must meet specific submission requirements and eligibility criteria, with a mixture of new, renewal, and resubmission applications permitted. The application process emphasizes adherence to all NIH policies, requiring registrations with grants management systems. The review process will assess scientific merit, the investigator's qualifications, and the approach employed in the proposals, aiming to foster diversity and elevate the quality of the research workforce.
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