The NIH is offering the Launching Future Leaders in Global Health (LAUNCH) Research Training Program grant for global health research training. Mentored opportunities are provided for pre- and post-doctoral students from the U.S. and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) at LMIC institutions. Training aligns with LMIC and NIH priorities, fostering independent global health careers. The program also enhances participation from underrepresented backgrounds, strengthens global health programs at U.S. institutions (including MSIs), and sustains LMIC research capacity.
Opportunity ID: 333745
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-TW-21-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Launching Future Leaders in Global Health (LAUNCH) Research Training Program (D43 Clinical Trial Optional) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Food and Nutrition Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.242 — Mental Health Research Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 21, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 21, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 25, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| 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); Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities for up to six consortia to develop and support global health research training programs that meet the following objectives: (1) provide mentored research training for pre-doctoral and pre-professional degree students and post-doctoral and recent post-professional degree students (trainees) from the U.S. and low- and middle- income countries (LMICs) in global health research at established biomedical and health research institutions and project sites in LMICs, particularly those supported by the NIH; (2) provide training opportunities within broad areas of research relevant to the health priorities of collaborating LMICs and aligned with the scientific priorities across the NIH Institutes and Centers; (3) provide a solid scientific research foundation needed for trainees to rigorously develop and conduct research and effectively communicate research findings with increasing independence, with the goal of enhancing the global health research career potential of the trainees; (4) enhance the participation of individuals from nationally underrepresented backgrounds in biomedical research; and (5) strengthen global health programs at U.S. academic institutions, including minority-serving institutions (MSIs), and help to sustain health research at institutions in LMICs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-TW-21-004.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 |
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Related Documents
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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 | PKG00267316 | Jul 20, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
333745 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
333745 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
333745 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
333745 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
333745 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
333745 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
333745 PHS398_ResearchTrainingProgramPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
333745 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
333745 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
333745 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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