NIH Blueprint and BRAIN Initiative Program for Enhancing Neuroscience Diversity through Undergraduate Research Education Experiences (BP BRAIN-ENDURE) (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 349506Type: Posted
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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/349506

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-24-014.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a grant opportunity titled "NIH Blueprint and BRAIN Initiative Program for Enhancing Neuroscience Diversity through Undergraduate Research Education Experiences (BP BRAIN-ENDURE)" aimed at fostering diversity in neuroscience research education. This program seeks to support partnerships between institutions that are committed to training individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in biomedical sciences, including African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and individuals with disabilities, through integrated curricula that encompass mentoring, skill development, and authentic research experiences. With a total funding amount of up to $6 million available for 12-15 awards, each grant will provide between $300,000 and $400,000 in direct costs per year, and applications are due by February 10, 2025. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the opportunity's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-24-014.html.

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    The NIH Blueprint and BRAIN Initiative Program (BP BRAIN-ENDURE) aims to enhance diversity in neuroscience research by supporting undergraduate educational experiences. This funding opportunity focuses on developing partnerships between institutions committed to training underrepresented groups in biomedical sciences, including African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and individuals with disabilities. The program encourages institutions to create integrated curricula that provide mentoring, skill development courses, and authentic neuroscience research experiences over two years. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, particularly those with a proven track record in educating underrepresented populations. Up to $6 million is available for 12-15 awards, with a budget ranging from $300K to $400K direct costs per year. The overarching goal is not only to prepare participants for Ph.D. programs but also to foster diverse, innovative, and effective scientific workforce environments. The programs are expected to align with NIH’s mission, providing meaningful research exposure and utilizing effective mentorship strategies to enhance the academic trajectory of participants in neuroscience research.
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