The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering planning grants to organizations with expertise in mentoring individuals underrepresented in biomedical research. This grant aims to support the development of partnerships and infrastructure to participate in the NIH National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN). The NRMN aims to create a consortium offering mentorship and networking opportunities to individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, spanning from undergraduates to junior faculty. Applicants are expected to outline strategies to enhance competitiveness for the NRMN initiative.
Opportunity ID: 225573
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | RFA-RM-13-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Planning Grants for the NIH National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) (P20) |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Health |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 93.310 — Trans-NIH Research Support |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 07, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | May 10, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | May 10, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Jun 10, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $130,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities |
| 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); Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description:: | The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to encourage organizations with experience in the mentorship of individuals underrepresented in the biomedical research workforce to submit planning grant applications for the NIH National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN). The NRMN will establish a nationwide consortium to provide networking and mentorship experiences for individuals from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research from the undergraduate to junior faculty level. Planning grant applications must propose a plan to develop the partnerships and infrastructure needed to be competitive for the NRMN initiative. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1