Small Grants for New Investigators to Broaden Participation in Health-Related Research (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 358081Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $125K

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/358081

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-097.html
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Small Grants for New Investigators to Broaden Participation in Health-Related Research (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)." This initiative aims to support new investigators from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds in biomedical research, enabling them to conduct small-scale projects that align with the scientific mission areas of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and other participating institutes. The grants, with a maximum budget of $125,000 per year for a project period not exceeding three years, are intended to facilitate the transition of these researchers toward independence while addressing health disparities. Interested applicants must demonstrate that they have had less than $125,000 in direct costs from combined active research funding and can submit proposals starting in early 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov, and additional details can be found at the provided link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-097.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with several NIH institutes, has released a funding opportunity for Small Grants aimed at new investigators to enhance participation in health-related research. The purpose of this initiative is to support new researchers from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds in biomedical science, particularly those interested in the scientific mission areas of NIDDK, NHGRI, and NIBIB. Grants will fund small-scale projects that foster the transition of these investigators toward research independence. Key details of the announcement include a maximum budget of $125,000 per year for a project period not exceeding three years. Applicants must demonstrate that they have had less than $125,000 in direct costs from combined active research funding. The NOFO encourages proposals addressing health disparities and includes a variety of project types, such as pilot studies and methodology development. Application deadlines commence in early 2025, with specific submission guidelines outlined for grant preparation and eligibility. This funding mechanism exemplifies NIH's commitment to diversifying the scientific workforce while facilitating research addressing complex public health challenges, ultimately driving advancements in health equity and innovation in biomedical research.
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