The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) offers the Short-Term Research Experience Program for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP) to promote diversity in the biomedical research workforce. This grant provides funding for research institutions to host a national summer research program for high school and undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds. The program focuses on providing exposure opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, and those with disabilities. Activities include research experiences and mentoring to support the goal of enhancing diversity in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research fields.
Opportunity ID: 283143
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-DK-16-021 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIDDK Short-Term Research Experience Program for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP) (R25) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.847 — Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 09, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 09, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 09, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| 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 not 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 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. To accomplish the stated goal, this FOA will support creative educational activities with a primary focus on Research Experiences and Mentoring Activities |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-16-021.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-D | Use for due dates on or after May 25, 2016 | PKG00222951 | Jul 09, 2016 | Aug 09, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
283143 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
283143 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_3_0-3.0.pdf
283143 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
283143 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
283143 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
283143 RR_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf
283143 PHS398_ResearchPlan_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
283143 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
283143 PHS_Inclusion_Enrollment_Report-1.0.pdf
283143 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm-1.0.pdf
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