Rehabilitation Research Career Development Programs (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 357549Type: 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/357549

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-26-005.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity through the Rehabilitation Research Career Development Programs (K12 Clinical Trial Optional) aimed at supporting junior faculty in clinical rehabilitation research. This initiative seeks to diversify and strengthen the pool of clinically trained rehabilitation researchers in the U.S. by providing mentored career development and assisting scholars in transitioning to independent funding. With a total budget of $1.8 million, the program is expected to support up to two awards, with individual annual budgets capped at $850,000 over a maximum project period of five years. Interested applicants can find more information and application guidelines at the NIH grants website and should direct inquiries to grantsinfo@nih.gov. The application deadline is March 19, 2025.

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    RFA-HD-26-005.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces a funding opportunity through the Rehabilitation Research Career Development Programs (K12 Clinical Trial Optional). This initiative, aimed at supporting junior faculty in clinical rehabilitation research, seeks to diversify and strengthen the pool of clinically trained rehabilitation researchers in the U.S. The program encourages applications from institutions to provide mentored career development and assist scholars in transitioning to independent funding. A total budget of $1.8 million is expected to support up to two awards, with individual annual budgets capped at $850,000 over a maximum project period of five years. Applicants must ensure adherence to rigorous application guidelines and follow multiple requirements for registrations, mentoring, budgeting, and evaluation. The wealth of outlined goals emphasizes the need for research addressing chronic disabilities and optimizing rehabilitation methods. Review criteria focus on the quality of the proposed training, the program director's experience, and the mentorship offered, all gauging potential outcomes for scholars in their future research careers. This funding opportunity marks an essential step toward advancing rehabilitation health outcomes and promoting inclusive research through mentorship and funding support.
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