Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Organizational Research Education Award to Promote Diversity (UE5 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 355585Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355585

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http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-224.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Organizational Research Education Award (UE5), aimed at promoting diversity within the biomedical research workforce. This cooperative agreement supports educational activities designed to assist K99/R00 scholars from diverse backgrounds in developing essential professional skills, mentorship, and networking opportunities to facilitate their transition into independent faculty roles at research-intensive institutions. The program addresses barriers faced by underrepresented groups in academic research and emphasizes skill development, mentoring, and community building. Eligible organizations, including higher education institutions and non-profits, may apply for funding, with awards of up to $500,000 per year for a project period not exceeding five years. Interested applicants can find more information and submit inquiries via grantsinfo@nih.gov, with the application deadline set for September 28, 2026.

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    The Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) program, supported by various NIH institutes, aims to promote diversity within the biomedical research workforce. The UE5 Research Education Award focuses on developing educational activities for K99/R00 scholars from diverse backgrounds, equipping them with essential professional skills, mentorship, and networking opportunities to facilitate their transition into independent research-intensive faculty roles. The program addresses barriers faced by underrepresented groups in academic research and emphasizes skill development, mentoring, and community building among scholars. Eligible organizations, including higher education institutes and non-profits, may apply for funding to implement this program. Applications are particularly encouraged from institutions committed to promoting broad participation in biomedical research. The funding supports up to $500,000 per year for a project period not exceeding five years. Key objectives include fostering cohort support, enhancing mentoring networks, and ensuring program activities align with scholars' specific developmental needs. Additionally, the program seeks to address obstacles such as lack of access to professional networks and resources that have hindered diverse scholars' career advancement in academia.
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