NIAID Research Education Program Advancing the Careers of a Diverse Research Workforce (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 350855Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $351K

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/350855

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-282.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is offering a grant opportunity titled "NIAID Research Education Program Advancing the Careers of a Diverse Research Workforce (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)." This program aims to support educational activities that encourage individuals from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to pursue careers in biomedical and behavioral sciences, focusing on skills development, research experiences, and mentoring activities. The initiative is crucial for building a diverse research workforce capable of addressing public health challenges and fostering scientific innovation. Interested applicants, including various educational institutions and organizations, must submit their applications by January 25 or May 25 each year until 2026, with a maximum funding amount of $351,000 per year. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the program's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-282.html.

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    The National Institutes of Health's (NIH) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is launching the Research Education Program aimed at advancing the careers of a diverse research workforce through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) PAR-23-282. This program seeks applications focusing on educational activities that support individuals from underrepresented groups in biomedical and behavioral sciences, highlighting courses for skills development, research experiences, and mentoring activities. Key submission dates include an application opening on December 26, 2023, with deadlines on January 25 and May 25 each year through 2026. The program is open to various higher education institutions, non-profits, and governments, excluding foreign entities. Each application must include a comprehensive recruitment plan to enhance diversity and details on educational activities. Budgets should not exceed $351,000 annually, and applicants must comply with specific guidelines on application submission through Grants.gov and eRA Commons. NIAID emphasizes building a robust, diverse research workforce able to address public health challenges, fostering environments conducive to scientific innovation. The program also mandates participation in annual workshops to promote networking and mentorship among awarded participants, further solidifying NIAID's mission to enhance diversity within the research community.
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