The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a grant opportunity for organizations skilled in mentoring diverse individuals in biomedical research careers to establish the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN). This nationwide initiative aims to enrich training and professional growth opportunities for individuals from various backgrounds pursuing biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social science research careers through improved networking and mentorship programs. Grant applications are welcomed to contribute to the development and success of a more inclusive biomedical research community.
Opportunity ID: 249382
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | RFA-RM-13-017 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | NIH National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) (U54) |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Health |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 93.310 — Trans-NIH Research Support |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Dec 19, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Jan 10, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 02, 2014 |
| Archive Date:: | May 02, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 2,225,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $2,225,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | State governments |
| 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; 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 allowed. |
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 from diverse backgrounds as they pursue careers in biomedical research to submit grant applications for the NIH National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN). The NRMN will be a nationwide consortium to enhance the training and career development of individuals from diverse backgrounds who are pursuing biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social science research careers (collectively termed biomedical research careers), through enhanced networking and mentorship experiences. |
| 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 2 | Modified Archive Date based on new Expiration Date, per NOT-RM-14-004. | Jan 10, 2014 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1