The NIH is offering this R50 award to provide crucial salary support for outstanding Research Software Engineers (RSEs). This grant is specifically for RSEs who significantly contribute their expertise to the development and widespread dissemination of innovative biomedical, behavioral, or health-related software, tools, and algorithms. The purpose of this award is also to support the vital training of prospective users, ensuring these cutting-edge resources are effectively utilized and integrated within the scientific community. This initiative seeks to empower exceptional RSEs whose work underpins critical advancements in health research through robust software development and educational outreach, ultimately accelerating scientific discovery.
Opportunity ID: 355439
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OD-24-011 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIH Research Software Engineer (RSE) Award (R50 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Environment Food and Nutrition Health Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.113 — Environmental Health |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 04, 2026 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 04, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 09, 2027 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Small businesses |
| 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 Organizations) 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 purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to provide salary support for exceptional Research Software Engineers (RSEs) that contribute their skills to the development and dissemination of biomedical, behavioral or health related software, tools, and algorithms as well as to the training of prospective users of these tools. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-24-011.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov Email:grantsinfo@nih.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 355439 Full Announcement-RFA-OD-24-011 -> RFA-OD-24-011-Full-Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH Grants Information 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-H | Use for due dates on or before January 24, 2025 | PKG00287389 | Nov 04, 2024 | Jan 24, 2025 | View | |
| FORMS-I | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2025 | PKG00289134 | Nov 26, 2024 | Dec 04, 2026 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
355439 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
355439 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
355439 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
355439 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
355439 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
355439 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
355439 PHS398_ResearchPlan_5_0-5.0.pdf
355439 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
355439 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
355439 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_4_0-4.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
355439 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
355439 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
355439 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
355439 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
355439 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
355439 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
355439 PHS398_ResearchPlan_5_0-5.0.pdf
355439 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
355439 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
355439 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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