Diversity Funding Opportunities
Additional Fall 2019 Opportunities housed HERE.
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Join the NRMN/NIGMS webinar to learn more about the SPAD (Sponsored Programs Development Funding Opportunities) program. The SPAD program consists of NIGMS TWD staff for a Workshop on NIH NIGMS TWD Funding at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. The SPAD workshop should be of interest to faculty who are engaged in student research training. Funding opportunities for community colleges, and bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. degree awarding institutions will be discussed.
In the SPAD workshop, you’ll gain information on the grants process, tips for writing proposals, the peer review process, and more.
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August 23, 2019 – Clarifying Competing Application Instructions and Notice of Publication of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding Proposed Human Fetal Tissue Research. See Notice NOT-OD-19-137.
July 26, 2019 – Changes to NIH Requirements Regarding Proposed Human Fetal Tissue Research. See Notice NOT-OD-19-128.June 25, 2019 – Notice of Pre-Application Webinar for RFA-RM-19-003. See Notice NOT-GM-19-045.
Deadline to apply: 10/8/2019
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) solicits applications from sites not currently part of the Common Fund Enhancing Diversity in the Biomedical Research Workforce initiative, also known as the Diversity Program Consortium (DPC), to expand the national impact of the program. The purpose is to provide funds to institutions to implement DPC scientific approaches to understanding the effectiveness of biomedical research training, mentoring or research capacity building interventions aimed at enhancing diversity in the biomedical research workforce.
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National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
Sexual and Gender Minority Populations in NIH-Supported Research
Release Date: August 28, 2019 -NIH Announces Revised Definition of Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Populations for Research Purposes
Notice Number: NOT-OD-19-139
NIH has announced the revision of the definition of sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations for research purposes. It is expected that this Notice (NOT-OD-19-139) will help to enhance the representation of SGM individuals in the agency’s research portfolio and to stimulate the development of novel research projects and strategies to better understand and advance SGM health. The NIH Sexual and Gender Minority Research Office would like to make it clear that this change in definition is not intended to exclude any person or population previously included under the former definition of SGM populations.
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MOSAIC Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00). Supports postdoctoral scientists from diverse backgrounds conducting research in areas within the NIGMS mission by providing up to 5 years of support in two phases. The initial (K99) phase provides support for up to 2 years of mentored postdoctoral research training and career development. The second (R00) phase provides up to 3 years of independent research support once the scholar transitions to an independent faculty position. Awardees must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents. For more information see: PAR-19-343. Please note, the first application deadline is February 12, 2020.
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MOSAIC Institutionally-Focused Research Education Cooperative Agreement to Promote Diversity (UE5). Supports scientific societies whose members conduct research within the NIGMS mission. Awardees will provide skills development, mentoring, and networking opportunities that prepare cohorts of scholars supported by MOSAIC K99/R00 awards to transition into, succeed, and advance in independent faculty careers at research-intensive institutions. For more information see: PAR-19-342. Please note the first application deadline is November 15, 2019.
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Topic: Preparing an Application to the NIH Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Program
Tuesday, September 24, 2019, 1:00- 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
During this webinar, you will learn about the MOSAIC program and the process for writing a UE5 or K99/R00 application.
To attend the webinar, please Join Webex meeting shortly before 1:00 p.m. EDT.
Meeting number (access code): 620 364 007
Meeting password: nigms
Join from a video system or application
Dial 620364007@nih.webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
Please direct all inquiries to: Kenneth D. Gibbs, Jr., Ph.D
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Email: kenneth.gibbs@nih.gov