NHLBI Clinical Trial Pilot Studies (R34 Clinical Trial Optional)
Funding Opportunity PAR-24-049 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. This Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) intends to supports studies that are both necessary and sufficient to inform the planning of a Phase II-IV clinical trial within NHLBI's mission. The NHLBI expects that applications to this NOFO will describe the planned clinical trial and in so doing demonstrate that the proposed (R34) research is scientifically necessary to design or plan the subsequent trial. Furthermore, this NOFO will support research projects that are designed to provide results that will be sufficient to inform the fu...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - November 3, 2023 Category: Research Source Type: funding
Reviewers, Some Handy Resources to Help With Required Training
Most reviewers participating in review meetings in early 2024 are required to complete 2 training modules before they can access their assigned applications in the Internet Assisted Review (IAR) module. The training, to be taken once every 3 years, is designed to raise awareness of bias in review and actions that breach the integrity of peer review (See NIH Guide Notice NOT-OD-23-156 and Open Mike blog).
Two resources are available to help reviewers:
An eRA webpage: Take Required Review Integrity & Bias Awareness Training
An updated eRA video tutorial: For Reviewers: You Received an IAR Invitation. Now What? ...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - November 3, 2023 Category: Research Authors: NIH Staff Tags: New Resources eRA Peer review Source Type: funding
Opportunity for Outstanding DEIA Mentors to Apply for Supplemental Funding
Guest blog by Dr. Marie Bernard, Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity, NIH. Originally posted on the Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity blog.
Marie A. Bernard, M.D. NIH Office of the Director/Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity
I am pleased to announce the availability of administrative supplements that recognize the essential role of effective mentorship in developing future researchers and building a diverse scientific workforce. Through the reissue of a Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) led by the Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity (COSWD) office, NIH ...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - November 1, 2023 Category: Research Authors: NIH Staff Tags: blog Open Mike Biomedical Workforce Source Type: funding
Short Courses in Social Determinants of Health for Research Education in Nursing Research (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Funding Opportunity RFA-NR-24-002 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this R25 program is to support educational activities that complement and/or enhance the training of a workforce to meet the nations biomedical, behavioral and clinical research needs. To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this FOA will support creative educational activities with a primary focus on: (1) Courses for Skills Development; and (2) Develop and implement a program to prepare nurse scientists...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - November 1, 2023 Category: Research Source Type: funding
Exploratory Grant Award to Promote Workforce Diversity in Basic Cancer Research (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Funding Opportunity PAR-24-039 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) represents the continuation of an NCI program to enhance the diversity of the pool of the cancer research workforce by recruiting and supporting eligible junior investigators and Early Stage Investigators from groups that have been shown to be nationally underrepresented in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical and social sciences. This funding opportunity will also provide a bridge to investigators who have completed their research training and may need extra time to develop a larger research project g...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - November 1, 2023 Category: Research Source Type: funding
Notice of Change to Application Instructions for Application and Admissions Data in PAR-21-189 "Medical Scientist Training Program (T32)"
Notice NOT-GM-24-004 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - October 31, 2023 Category: Research Source Type: funding
Notice of Change to Application Instructions for Application and Admissions Data Attachment in PAR-23-030 "Leading Equity and Diversity in the Medical Scientist Training Program (LEAD MSTP) (T32)"
Notice NOT-GM-24-005 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - October 31, 2023 Category: Research Source Type: funding
Announcing a Simplified Review Framework for NIH Research Project Grant Applications
This blog has been co-authored with Noni Byrnes, Director, Center for Scientific Review, NIH. Cross-posted on the Review Matters blog.
Noni Byrnes, Ph.D., Director of NIH Center for Scientific Review
Mike Lauer, M.D., Deputy Director for Extramural Research, NIH
As we have discussed in previous blogs, NIH has heard concerns from the extramural community about the complexity of the peer review process for research project grants (RPGs) and the increasing responsibilities of peer reviewers in policy compliance. NIH has also heard concerns about the potential for reputational bias to affect peer review outcomes. A...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - October 19, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Mike Lauer Tags: blog Open Mike Peer review RPG Source Type: funding
Notice of Change to section for RFA-DA-24-026, "NIDA REI: Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) Training a Diverse Data Science Workforce for Addiction Research (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)"
Notice NOT-DA-23-039 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - October 19, 2023 Category: Research Source Type: funding
Opioid Settlement Fund Community Grant Program
Grants for organizations working to abate and alleviate the impacts of the opioid crisis and co-occurring substance use challenges in South Dakota communities. Rural behavioral health workforce, MAT training, and telehealth in rural communities are among the approved uses of funds. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota Department of Social Services (Source: Emergency services funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Emergency services funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center - October 13, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: funding
Update on Improving NRSA Fellowship Review: Analysis of Comments from the Request for Information
Noni Byrnes, Ph.D., Director of NIH Center for Scientific Review
Mike Lauer, M.D., Deputy Director for Extramural Research, NIH
As outlined in “Update on Improving Fellowship Review: A Request for Information (RFI),” NIH issued an RFI—from April 17 through June 23, 2023—seeking input on the proposed changes to the peer review of Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) fellowship applications by restructuring the review criteria and modifying some sections of the PHS Fellowship Supplemental Form that are specific to NRSAs.
The RFI was published as a Guide Notice, in the Feder...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - October 12, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Mike Lauer Tags: blog Open Mike Source Type: funding
Student Leaders in Public Health Program
Awards for college students to support public health focused field placements and faculty-student collaborative projects. Field placements working with medically underserved, rural, and tribal populations are encouraged. Geographic coverage: Colorado, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota (Rocky Mountain Region) -- Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center (Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub)
Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub - October 11, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: funding
Enhancing Biomedical Engineering, Imaging, and Technology Acceleration (BEITA) at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Funding Opportunity RFA-EB-23-006 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. GL to update purpose after the NOFO is finalized. Develop plans to establish or enhance BME departments, interdisciplinary technology centers, and/or academic programs which may include: Support research and educational opportunities for trainees in bioengineering and technology development (Undergrad and/or Graduate) Plans for core technology facilities, maker space, data science centers Faculty recruitment, collaborative research programs, training, and partnerships Building curriculum and course development Innovation and entrepreneurship...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - October 10, 2023 Category: Research Source Type: funding
California Song-Brown Healthcare Workforce Training Program: Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (FNP/PA) Postgraduate Fellowship
Grants to support postgraduate family nurse practitioner/physician assistant (FNP/PA) fellowships for clinical training in primary care. Geographic coverage: California -- California Department of Health Care Access and Information (Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub)
Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub - October 9, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: funding
California Song-Brown Healthcare Workforce Training Program: Certified Nurse Midwifery (CNM) and Licensed Midwifery (LM) Training Programs
Grants to support certified nurse midwifery (CNM) and licensed midwifery (LM) training programs in California. Geographic coverage: California -- California Department of Health Care Access and Information (Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub)
Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub - October 9, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: funding
