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Exploring the Difference Between Exempt Human Subjects Research and Expedited IRB Review
We’ve heard that there is some confusion about exempt human subjects research and expedited IRB review. Expedited review is not the same as exempt research. Here are a few points to provide clarity. For human subjects research, certain types may qualify for an exemption from the regulatory requirements in the Common Rule (45 CFR 46). This is commonly referred to as exempt research. Exempt research generally does not need to be reviewed by an Institutional Review Board (IRB). You can review details about the exemption types on our Definition of Human Subjects Research website or the Office for Human Research Protection...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - April 25, 2024 Category: Research Authors: NIH Staff Tags: New Resources human subjects IRB Source Type: funding

Increases for National Research Service Award Stipends and Childcare Subsidies
We are committed to sustaining the vitality of the future biomedical research workforce, including providing appropriate support and addressing the many challenges faced by postdoctoral scholars in biomedicine. As part of this commitment, we are pleased to announce stipend and childcare subsidy increases for the over 17,000 early career scholars supported on NIH Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSAs) (NOT-OD-24-104). Stipends will be raised by 4% for predoctoral trainees and by 8% for postdoctoral scholars in fiscal year (FY) 2024 compared to last year), the most substantial year over year increase since FY 2...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - April 23, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Mike Lauer Tags: blog Open Mike biomedical research workforce NRSA postdocs stipends Source Type: funding

Announcing Revisions to the NIH Fellowship Review and Application Process
Noni Byrnes, Ph.D., Director of NIH Center for Scientific Review This blog has been co-authored with Noni Byrnes, Ph.D., Director, Center for Scientific Review, NIH. This is also posted on the Review Matters blog. We are pleased to announce the details of changes to the peer review process and application forms for fellowship applications, to be implemented for applications submitted for due dates on or after January 25th, 2025. (See NOT-OD-24-107.) As we have discussed on this blog before (see here, here, here, and here), these changes are meant to facilitate the identification of the most promising candidates a...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - April 18, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Mike Lauer Tags: blog Open Mike applications fellowship Peer review postdocs Source Type: funding

Global Infectious Disease Research Training Program (D43 Clinical Trial Optional)
Funding Opportunity PAR-24-174 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages joint applications for the Global Infectious Disease (GID) Research Training programs from U.S. and low- and middle-income country (LMIC) institutions. The application should propose a collaborative training program that will strengthen the capacity of a LMIC institution to conduct infectious disease research. FIC will support research-training programs that focus on major endemic or life-threatening emerging infectious diseases, neglected tropical diseases, infections that frequently occur ...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - April 17, 2024 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Notice of Extension of the Expiration Date of PAR-23-114, "Enhancing Science, Technology, EnginEering, and Math Educational Diversity (ESTEEMED) Research Education Experiences (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)"
Notice NOT-EB-24-007 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - April 17, 2024 Category: Research Source Type: funding

California Behavioral Health Scholarship Program
Scholarship to California students pursuing education or training to become behavioral health practitioners in exchange for working in a medically underserved area of California upon graduation. 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 - April 16, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: funding

Notice of Change to Budget Information in PAR-22-125 "NIGMS Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program (T34)"
Notice NOT-GM-24-030 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - April 16, 2024 Category: Research Source Type: funding

West Virginia Virtual Summer Academy
A virtual training from Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine for undergraduate students in West Virginia who want to prepare for medical school. Geographic coverage: West Virginia -- Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Robert C. Byrd Center for Rural Health (Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub)
Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub - April 15, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: funding

Notice of Extension of the Expiration Date of PAR-22-000, "Team-Based Design in Biomedical Engineering Education (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)"
Notice NOT-EB-24-008 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - April 15, 2024 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Minnesota Rural and Underserved Clinical Rotation Grant Program
Grants to health professional training sites to add rural and underserved rotations or clinical training experiences, such as credential or certificate rural tracks or other specialized training, to existing clinical training programs. Geographic coverage: Minnesota -- Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub)
Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub - April 12, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: funding

NIDCR Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award to Promote a Diverse Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research Workforce (F99/K00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Funding Opportunity PAR-24-139 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. To support outstanding graduate students from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in biomedical, clinical, behavioral and social sciences, over the transition from predoctoral to postdoctoral research training.. This phased award program will facilitate completion of graduate PhD or dual degree clinician scientist programs (F99) and progression to mentored postdoctoral positions in dental, oral and craniofacial research (K00). (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - April 12, 2024 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Strong African American Families Program (SAAF) Facilitator Training
Training for individuals to become facilitators certified to conduct the Strong African American Families (SAAF) or Strong African American Families – Teen (SAAF-T) programs. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- University of Georgia Center for Family Research (Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub)
Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub - April 11, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: funding

Dear Colleague Letter: Enhancing STEM Education, Research Capacity, and Workforce Development in Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Jurisdictions
Available Formats: HTML: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2024/nsf24077/nsf24077.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=clickPDF: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2024/nsf24077/nsf24077.pdf?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=clickDocument Number: nsf24077Public Comment: This is an NSF Program Announcements and Information item. (Source: NSF Program Announcements and Information)
Source: NSF Program Announcements and Information - April 11, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: funding

Promoting Broad Participation in NIDCD's Extramural Workforce through Research Education Experiences and/or Mentoring Networks (R25- Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Funding Opportunity PAR-24-166 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 encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, to pursue further studies or careers in research. (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - April 10, 2024 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Native Farm to School Training and Technical Assistance
Training and technical assistance to assist native communities that are looking to create or expand farm to school programs, enhance education curriculum, and/or engage new supply chain partners in youth-centered food sovereignty projects. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- First Nations Development Institute (Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub)
Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub - April 9, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: funding