The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) offers the STEP-UP grant to fund a national summer research experience program for high school and undergraduate students. The grant aims to enhance diversity in the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce by providing exposure opportunities to individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. The program supports creative educational activities focused on research experiences and mentoring to encourage students to pursue further studies or careers in research. Applications for this grant close on September 1, 2021.
Opportunity ID: 333175
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-DK-21-023 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIDDK Short-Term Research Experience Program to Unlock Potential (STEP-UP) (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.847 — Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 01, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 01, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 07, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | 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 To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this FOA will support creative educational activities with a primary focus on: Research Experiences Mentoring Activities The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The over-arching goal of this National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) R25 program is to support educational activities that enhance the diversity of the biomedical, behavioral and clinical research workforce. NIDDK’s Short-Term Research Experience for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP) provides funding to research institutions to provide for a national summer research experience program for both high school and undergraduate students for eight to ten weeks. STEP-UP seeks to facilitate exposure opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research on a national basis, including individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-21-023.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
grantsinfo@nih.gov Email:grantsinfo@nih.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster grantsinfo@nih.gov Email: grantsinfo@nih.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-F | Use for due dates on or after May 25, 2020 | PKG00266806 | Aug 01, 2021 | Sep 01, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
333175 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
333175 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
333175 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
333175 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
333175 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
333175 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
333175 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
333175 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
333175 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
333175 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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