STrengthening Research Opportunities for NIH Grants (STRONG): Structured Institutional Needs Assessment and Action Plan Development for Resource Limited Institutions (RLIs) (UC2 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 347628Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/347628

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-144.html
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "STrengthening Research Opportunities for NIH Grants (STRONG)" aimed at enhancing research capacity in Resource Limited Institutions (RLIs). This initiative focuses on conducting structured assessments of institutional research needs and developing actionable plans to address identified gaps, thereby fostering increased competitiveness and career development in biomedical research among institutions serving historically underrepresented populations. Eligible institutions, which must have received between $0 to $25 million in NIH Research Project Grant support over the past three fiscal years, are encouraged to apply for funding up to $250,000 annually. Applications are accepted until September 18, 2025, and interested parties can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    grantsinfo@nih.gov
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    The NIH's funding opportunity titled "STrengthening Research Opportunities for NIH Grants (STRONG)" aims to bolster research capacity in Resource-Limited Institutions (RLIs). The initiative supports assessments of institutional research needs and the development of action plans to address them, facilitating increased competitiveness and research career development among institutions serving historically underrepresented populations. RLIs fall into two categories: Low Research Active (LRA) and High Research Active (HRA), based on their NIH grant funding levels. Eligible institutions must demonstrate a commitment to serving underrepresented communities and have received between $0 to $25 million in NIH Research Project Grant support over the last three fiscal years. Applications are required to perform structured assessments of various capacity areas—administrative, research, student, and faculty—and create actionable plans. Key dates for application submissions span from August 2023 to September 2025, with budgets capped at $250,000 annually. The program emphasizes supporting institutions in analyzing their needs and strengths while ensuring that the development of these plans is backed by institutional leadership. Overall, this funding opportunity reflects NIH's commitment to addressing disparities in biomedical research, enhancing research capabilities, and fostering diverse environments conducive to scientific progress in healthcare.
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