REsearch Across Complementary and Integrative Health Institutions (REACH) Virtual Resource Centers (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 354670Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $850K

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/354670

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AT-24-009.html
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "REsearch Across Complementary and Integrative Health Institutions (REACH) Virtual Resource Centers," aimed at enhancing research and training for clinician-scientists at accredited complementary and integrative health institutions. Applicants are required to propose a range of resources, including administrative support, research assistance, grantsmanship, mentorship, and team-building services, to foster interdisciplinary partnerships and improve the research environment in complementary health fields. This initiative is critical for strengthening research capacity and developing clinician-scientists in complementary and integrative health practices, with a total funding amount of $2.75 million available for FY2025. Applications are due by September 7, 2024, 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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    RFA-AT-24-009.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is announcing a funding opportunity titled REsearch Across Complementary and Integrative Health Institutions (REACH) Virtual Resource Centers. This initiative focuses on providing resources to support research and training for clinician-scientists at accredited complementary and integrative health institutions, such as schools of acupuncture and chiropractic. The REACH Centers aim to enhance the quality and volume of federal research grant submissions, facilitate interdisciplinary partnerships, and improve research environments in complementary health fields. Applicants must propose a variety of resources including administrative, research support, grantsmanship, mentorship, and team-building services. The funding totals $2.75 million for FY2025, with applications due by August 30, 2024. Key elements include a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) to ensure inclusivity within research teams, and the engagement of at least three partnering institutions from diverse clinical disciplines. The proposal must demonstrate prior collaboration success and include milestones for evaluating program effectiveness. This funding opportunity aims to strengthen research capacity and foster the development of clinician-scientists in the field of complementary and integrative health.
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