Team-Based Design in Biomedical Engineering Education (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

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Health

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Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Team-Based Design in Biomedical Engineering Education" under the R25 Education Projects mechanism. This initiative aims to enhance educational activities in biomedical engineering, specifically targeting the development and enhancement of team-based design courses for undergraduate students, with a focus on health equity and universal design principles. The program seeks to cultivate a workforce capable of addressing national biomedical research needs by integrating diverse perspectives and community engagement into the curriculum. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions serving diverse populations, with a maximum award budget of $40,000 over a five-year project period. Applications are due by January 29, 2025, and interested parties can contact the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov for further inquiries. More details can be found at the provided link: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-22-000.html.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Team-Based Design in Biomedical Engineering Education" through the R25 Education Projects mechanism. This initiative aims to enhance educational activities in biomedical engineering to cultivate a workforce capable of addressing national biomedical research needs. The program specifically targets undergraduate students in biomedical engineering by supporting the development and enhancement of team-based design courses that incorporate health equity and universal design principles. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, particularly those serving diverse populations, and only one application per institution is permitted. Award budgets can reach up to $40,000 over a five-year project period to cover direct costs for innovative educational proposals, excluding clinical trials. Key components of successful applications must include well-defined program goals, innovative educational strategies, participant recruitment plans, and methods for evaluation and dissemination. Special emphasis is placed on integrating diverse perspectives and community engagement into the curriculum. This funding opportunity reflects NIH's commitment to improve biomedical engineering education and ensure that future professionals can effectively contribute to healthcare technology development.
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