National Institutes of Health R25 Grant for Increasing Diversity in Health-Related Research

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at the National Institutes of Health is offering the R25 grant to support short-term research education programs aimed at promoting diversity in undergraduate and health professional student populations. This grant provides research opportunities for individuals underrepresented in biomedical science, fostering career development in cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematologic, and sleep disorders research. The program seeks to prepare participants, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds or underrepresented groups, for successful research careers by offering comprehensive exposure to research principles and facilitating the pursuit of competitive fellowships. Closing date for applications is Oct 27, 2011.

Opportunity ID: 115153

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	RFA-HL-12-031
Funding Opportunity Title::	Short-Term Research Education Program to Increase Diversity in Health-Related Research (R25)
Opportunity Category::	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation::
Funding Instrument Type::
Category of Funding Activity::	Health
Category Explanation::
Expected Number of Awards::
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	93.233 — National Center on Sleep Disorders Research
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	No
Version::	Synopsis 2
Posted Date::	Aug 17, 2011
Last Updated Date::	Oct 25, 2011
Original Closing Date for Applications::	Oct 26, 2011
Current Closing Date for Applications::	Oct 27, 2011
Archive Date::	Nov 27, 2011
Estimated Total Program Funding::
Award Ceiling::	$200,000
Award Floor::	$

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants::

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; 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); 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 not allowed.

Additional Information

Agency Name::	National Institutes of Health
Description::	The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health invites Research Education (R25) applications to promote diversity in undergraduate and health professional student populations by providing short-term research education support to stimulate career development in cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematologic, and sleep disorders research. The overall goal of the program is to provide research opportunities for individuals from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical science, including individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups , and individuals with disabilities that will significantly contribute to a diverse research workforce in the future. The research opportunities should be of sufficient depth to enable the participants, upon completion of the program, to have a thorough exposure to the principles underlying the conduct of research, and help prepare students interested in research to pursue competitive fellowships.
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Version History

Version	Modification Description	Updated Date
Synopsis 2	Modified Archive Date based on new Expiration Date, per NOT-OD-12-008.	Oct 25, 2011
Synopsis 1

Package Status

Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:

Package No: 1

Assistance Listings:
Competition ID:	ADOBE-FORMS-B2
Competition Title:	ADOBE-FORMS-B2
Opportunity Package ID:	PKG00072610
Opening Date:	Sep 26, 2011
Closing Date:	Oct 27, 2011
Agency Contact Information::	Grants Info
Who Can Apply::	Organization Applicants
mendatory_forms	SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.3] Research And Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V1.2] Research & Related Budget [V1.1] PHS 398 Cover Page Supplement [V1.4] PHS 398 Research Plan [V1.3] PHS 398 Checklist [V1.3]
optional_forms	R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form 5 YR 30 ATT [V1.2] PHS Cover Letter [V1.2]

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