Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00 - Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Funding Opportunity PAR-21-272 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. The purpose of the MOSAIC Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00) program is to support a cohort of early career, independent investigators from diverse backgrounds conducting research in NIH mission areas. The long-term goal of this program is to enhance diversity in the basic biomedical sciences research workforce. The MOSAIC K99/R00 program is designed to facilitate a timely transition of outstanding postdoctoral researchers from diverse backgrounds (e.g., see NIHs Interest in Diversity) from their mentored, postdo...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - August 17, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00 - Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required (BESH))
Funding Opportunity PAR-21-273 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. The purpose of the MOSAIC Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00) program is to support a cohort of early career, independent investigators from diverse backgrounds conducting research in NIH mission areas. The long-term goal of this program is to enhance diversity in the basic biomedical sciences research workforce. The MOSAIC K99/R00 program is designed to facilitate a timely transition of outstanding postdoctoral researchers from diverse backgrounds (e.g., see NIHs Interest in Diversity) from their mentored, postdo...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - August 17, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Institutionally-Focused Research Education Award to Promote Diversity (UE5 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Funding Opportunity PAR-21-277 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. The NIH Research Education Program (UE5) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The over-arching goal of the MOSAIC UE5 program is to support educational activities that encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, for example those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, to pursue further studies or careers in research. To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this FOA will support creative educational activities with a primary focus on Courses for Skills Development and Men...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - August 17, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Mercer University School of Medicine Ph.D. in Rural Health Sciences Stipend and Assistantship Opportunity
Stipend and assistantship opportunity for the 2022-2023 academic year that provides a stipend and tuition waiver while working on a Ph.D. in Rural Health Sciences at Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia. The program is designed to prepare students for research careers focused on improving the health of rural areas using multidisciplinary approaches. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Mercer University School of Medicine (Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub)
Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub - July 27, 2021 Category: American Health Source Type: funding

Notice of Correction of PAR-21-030, "Late-Stage Translation of Biomedical and Behavioral Research Results in Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases from Academic/Non-profit Lab to Marketplace (SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Not Allowed)"
Notice NOT-AR-21-022 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - July 15, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Growing Great Ideas: Research Education Course in Product Development and Entrepreneurship for Life Science Researchers (UE5 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Funding Opportunity RFA-DA-22-020 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. This FOA solicits applications to develop the customized curriculum and to implement the education programs/short courses in biomedical entrepreneurship, innovation and biomedical product development specifically targeting scientists working in the field of drug addiction research. The institution proposing the course must be an institution that has an established and well-recognized entrepreneurship teaching program with the demonstrated ability and passion to adapt/develop and deliver the integrated curriculum for the academic life scientis...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - July 6, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Organization Eligibility for NIH Research Enhancement Awards
The NIH Research Enhancement Award (R15) supports small-scale research projects at educational institutions that provide baccalaureate or advanced degrees for a significant number of the Nation’s research scientists but that have not been major recipients of NIH support. Two programs are supported under the R15 activity code each with its own general eligibility requirements Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions The application must be submitted by the eligible undergraduate-focused organization with a unique entity identifier (such as DUNS) and a unique NIH eRA Institutional...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - July 1, 2021 Category: Research Authors: NIH Staff Tags: Top Stories funding opportunities R15 Source Type: funding

An Update on Implementing ACD Recommendations on Changing the Culture to End Sexual Harassment
We presented real-life scenarios presented during the ACD meeting to help put the data into perspective. Have a look at the cases. Table 2 Finding / Outcome Sexual Harassment Only Other Total N (%) 192 (61.1) 122 (38.9) Letter to Institution 131 (68.2) 95 (77.9) Formal Investigation 111 (57.8) 50 (41.0) Title IX Referral 46 (24.0) 20 (16.4) Allegation Substantiated 48 (25.0) 23 (18.9) PI Removed 54 (28.1) 21 (17.2) Other Grant Actions 22 (11.5) 5 (4.1) Safety Actions 32 (16.7) 26 (21.3) Left Institution 50 (26.0) 11 (9.0) Removed from Peer Review 87 (45.3) 38 (31.1) Closed or Resolved 163 (84.9) 10...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - June 29, 2021 Category: Research Authors: Mike Lauer Tags: blog Open Mike anti-sexual harassment Source Type: funding

Research on Interventions that Promote the Careers of Individuals in the Biomedical Research Enterprise (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Funding Opportunity PAR-21-269 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages solicits applications that propose research designed to test training, mentoring, and networking interventions intended to enhance research-oriented individuals' interest, motivation, persistence and preparedness for careers in the biomedical research workforce. Funded projects are expected to produce research findings that will guide the design and implementation of potential interventions in a variety of academic settings and career levels to enhance the diversity of the biomedical researc...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - June 28, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Delores and Charles Baker Scholarship
Need based scholarship for an underrepresented minority medical school student enrolled in an accredited program for the 2021-2022 academic year. Priority will be given to applicants that have an interest in health issues that impact rural populations and an interest in practicing in a rural setting. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Medical Fellowships (Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub)
Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub - June 23, 2021 Category: American Health Source Type: funding

Notice of Change to NOT-NR-19-011: "Notice of NINR's Participation in PAR-19-343 "Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00)"
Notice NOT-NR-21-005 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - June 22, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (LEAPS-MPS) NSF 21-570
Available Formats: HTML: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2021/nsf21094/nsf21094.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=clickPDF: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2021/nsf21094/nsf21094.pdf?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=clickDocument Number: nsf21094Public Comment: These Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) refer to program solicitation NSF 21-570.This is an NSF Program Announcements and Information item. (Source: NSF Program Announcements and Information)
Source: NSF Program Announcements and Information - June 4, 2021 Category: Science Source Type: funding

Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTI) Program Assistance
Grants for eligible institutions of higher education to enable them to improve and expand capacity to serve Native Americans and low-income individuals. Priority will be given to applications that: (1) address educational equity for rural students, students with disabilities, and students experiencing homelessness; and (2) address the impact of COVID –19 on academic and mental health challenges for students from low-income backgrounds, students of color, English learners, students with disabilities, and students living in rural communities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Education (Source: Funding ...
Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub - May 29, 2021 Category: American Health Source Type: funding

Notice of Change to the Instructions for Appendices in PAR-19-366 "Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Awards (IRACDA) (K12 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)"
Notice NOT-GM-21-043 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - May 28, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Telehealth Technology-Enabled Learning Program
Funding to connect specialists at academic medical centers with primary care providers of rural, frontier, and underserved populations, providing evidence-based training and support to help them treat patients with complex conditions in their communities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration, Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Source: AIDS and HIV funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: AIDS and HIV funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center - May 24, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: funding