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Last updated: 04/19/24
NIH General Announcements and Notices of Special Interest
Notice of Informational Webinar for NIGMS URISE and MARC Programs (T34)
(NOT-GM-24-033)
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) will host an informational webinar to provide advice and respond to questions from prospective applicants who plan to submit applications to PAR-24-137 "Undergraduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (U-RISE) (T34)" and PAR-24-138 “Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) (T34)” on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 12:30 pm, Eastern Daylight Time.
Webinar Information
Please click this URL to join the meeting:
https://nih.zoomgov.com/j/1601094556?pwd=MVVxa083MWs3VzVpMkJ1bGFyTy9vQT09
Meeting ID: 160 109 4556
Passcode: NIGMS
Notice of Pre-Application Webinar for the NIH Biomedical Data Repositories and Knowledgebases Program (DRKB)
(NOT-OD-24-097)
Office of the Director, NIH
The purpose of this Notice is to inform prospective applicants of a pre-application webinar to be held on June 26, 2024 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM, E.T. for the NIH Biomedical Data Repositories and Knowledgebases (DRKB) funding opportunities titled:
This Webinar will provide an overview of the multi-institute DRKB Program and review the requirements of the funding opportunities including the application review criteria, and answer questions from prospective applicants. Registration for the webinar is required. However, attending this webinar is not a requirement for submission eligibility.
Date: June 26, 2024
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM, Eastern Time
Register at: https://scgcorp.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uFo6N3LoQPCtcqtrWO9LEw#/registration
Notice to Extend Parent R01/R03/R21 Parent Notices of Funding Opportunities
(NOT-OD-24-099)
National Institutes of Health
The purpose of this notice is to extend the expiration date for following Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs):
NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) PA-20-185
Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required) PA-20-184
Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Required) PA-20-183
NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) PA-20-200
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) PA-20-195
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Required) PA-20-194
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (Parent R21 Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required) PA-20-196
Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Administrative Supplements to Promote Diversity for NINDS ADRD Awardees
(NOT-NS-24-071)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
This Notice encourages eligible NINDS awardees in the Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) research community to apply for administrative supplements in response to PA-23-189, "Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research)," or any reissues of this announcement through the expiration date of this Notice. The NIH has a strong interest in the diversity of the NIH-funded workforce (see NOT-OD-20-031, "Notice of NIH's Interest in Diversity") and encourages institutions to diversify their student populations by enhancing the participation of individuals from groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and social sciences. Goal 1 of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease is to prevent and effectively treat AD/ADRD.
Implementation of Revisions to the NIH and AHRQ Fellowship Application and Review Process
(NOT-OD-24-107)
National Institutes of Health
This notice announces changes to the application and peer review process for NIH and AHRQ fellowship applications, starting with submissions with due dates after January 25, 2025. The overall goal of the changes is to facilitate the mission of fellowship peer review – to identify the most promising candidates and the individualized training opportunities that will assist them along their paths to support the advancement of the biomedical research enterprise.
Notice of Informational Webinar for RFA-AI-23-077, Center of Excellence for Systems Modeling of Infection and Immunity across Biological Scales (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed).
(NOT-AI-24-042)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
This Notice is to inform potential applicants that the Office of Data Science and Emerging Technologies (ODSET) will host an informational webinar for those interested in learning more about RFA-AI-23-077 “Center of Excellence for Systems Modeling of Infection and Immunity across Biological Scales (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)” initiative. Program, Review, and Grants Management staff will be available to highlight key features of RFA-AI-23-077 and answer questions from prospective applicants.
Participation in the webinar, although encouraged, is optional and is not required for application submission.
Webinar Information
Date: May 22, 2024
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM EST
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://nih.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_UIQMFIVIRseuAHgiSx94QQ
Notice of NHLBI Participation in NOT-OD-24-078 "Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Supporting the Exploration of Cloud in NIH-supported Research"
(NOT-HL-24-013)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
The purpose of this Notice is to inform potential applicants that effective immediately the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) will participate in NOT-OD-24-078 “Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Supporting the Exploration of Cloud in NIH-supported Research”.
NIH Grants Process: A Brief Walk-Through for Beginners Registration Open for May 15, 2024 Webinar
(NOT-OD-24-105)
Office of the Director, NIH
Are you new to working with the NIH grants process? If so, make plans to join your peers as the NIH walks through essential aspects of applying for funding. This event offers participants an opportunity to gain insight into the NIH’s organizational structure and how it funds research, resources to help find the right fit for your research including NIH Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs), an overview of the grants process and peer review, NIH and applicant institution roles/responsibilities, and where to access help along the way.
Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Administrative Supplements for NCI Center for Global Health Research Programs
(NOT-CA-24-039)
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Center for Global Health (CGH) seeks to support impactful research that leverages scientific opportunities afforded by global collaboration. The purpose of this Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) is to highlight CGH’s interest in supporting studies aimed at fostering collaborations between researchers who are part of CGH’s funded research networks or partnering with researchers on CGH’s networks. This supplemental opportunity will support current awardees of CGH-led or co-led networks (see Eligibility section). Projects can include collaborations between current awardees within a CGH-led or co-led network, collaborations across networks between current awardees of CGH-led or co-led programs, and/or may include investigators who are not currently supported by the CGH research programs.
NSF – National Science Foundation General Announcements
FDT-BioTech webinar
Monday, April 22, 2024, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The FDT-BioTech Working Group is hosting a webinar to share information about the Foundations for Digital Twins as Catalyzers of Biomedical Technological Innovation (FDT-BioTech) program. A panel will answer questions from the participants. Anyone interested in learning about the FDT-BioTech program is encouraged to attend.
The event will be held on Zoom Monday, April 22 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Advanced registration is required to attend: Zoom webinar registration
LSAMP: Informational Webinars
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The LSAMP Team will be hosting three (3) remaining informational webinars in April on funding opportunities for FY2024 and FY2025 under solicitation NSF 24-563. Funding opportunities under this solicitation include:
- Planning Grants to establish new B2B and SPIO Alliances
- New and Existing Alliance Support (Undergraduate)
Bridge-to-the-Baccalaureate (B2B)
STEM Pathways Implementation - Only (SPIO) STEM Pathways Research (SPRA)
- Postbaccalaureate Support:
Bridge to STEM Graduate Degrees in National Priorities (BD- Master’s)
Bridge to STEM Graduate Degrees in National Priorities (BD-Doctoral)
- NETWORKS (includes Social Science-Related Topics in STEM Broadening Participation) he webinar schedule and link are provided below:
The webinar schedule and link are provided below:
https://nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_hP-sOomCR4ycej7bifuINQ
NSF's New Mentoring Requirements for Graduate Students
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The Council of Graduate Schools, with support from NSF (Award # 2413980), is hosting a virtual workshop to help principal investigators respond to NSF's new graduate student mentoring plan and graduate student/postdoctoral individual development plan requirements. These requirements, described in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (NSF 24-1), will be in effect for all NSF proposals submitted on or after May 20, 2024. The workshop will include presentations and panel discussions featuring NSF leadership, graduate deans, and senior research administrators.
Additional details on speakers and registration are available at https://cgsnet.org/webinar/workshop-nsfs-new-mentoring-requirements-for-graduate-students
2024 CRISES Office Hours
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SBE CRISES Program Officers will host office hours this month on April 18 and April 23 to address questions from PIs who are interested in submitting concept notes.
To join on April 18, 2024, use the CRISES Office Hour Zoom link
GRANTED Office Hours
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Heard about NSF Growing Access for Nationally Transformative Equity and Diversity (GRANTED) Initiative and want to learn more? Thinking of submitting a proposal to Program Description (NSF 23-221Y) or Dear Colleague Letter (NSF 23-152)? Then we invite you to GRANTED office hours, held every Wednesday from 3-4PM EDT to meet with the GRANTED team of Program Directors. If you need special accommodations to attend these meeting, please contact Dina Stroud in advance.
Join ZoomGov Meeting
https://nsf.zoomgov.com/j/1615943950?pwd=TG1wYUtOdEIzSTlsdDlub1E2UHlGdz09
Lessons from the Field 2024: Perspectives on Catalyzing Convergence in GCR Phase II
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Join us for a lecture featuring three projects that are focused on catalyzing convergence research.
- Responsible Critical Elements: Transforming Earth Resource Development for a Carbon-Neutral Future
- Characterization and Robust Multivariable Control of the Dynamics of Gas Exchange During Peritoneal Oxygenated Perfluorocarbon Perfusion
- Reprogramming Biological Neural Networks with Field-Based Engineered Systems
Zoom link: https://msu.zoom.us/j/91824736294?pwd=YzhCeFdSVkV2eStpNGNYZy93KzQyQT09
Human Networks and Data Science Program Office Hour
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Please join the Human Networks and Data Science Program to discuss questions about the program with the program director.
Office hours take place over Zoom, generally on Thursdays. Please see date(s) listed below and note that times listed are in the Eastern time zone.
To join, use the Human Networks and Data Science office hour Zoom link
Webinar: Introduction to the new NSF Engines funding opportunity
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) is hosting a webinar for participants to learn more about the NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) new funding opportunity. The informational webinar will take place on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 2 p.m. ET.
In this session, program directors will give an overview of the funding opportunity, the NSF Engines program model and goals, proposal requirements, and discuss preparing a proposal.
Implementing the Common Forms for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Please join us on Thursday April 25th at 2:00 PM EST for a webinar covering NSF’s implementation of the National Science and Technology Council-approved Common Forms for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support.
This session will cover the policy behind NSF’s implementation in the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 24-1). In addition, our colleagues from NIH/National Library of Medicine will provide a demonstration of the revised capability to create and download these required proposal documents in SciENcv.
Registration is now available!
Office Hours: Preparing your Phase I Proposal for America’s Seed Fund at NSF
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join this open-ended session to ask questions about what’s needed when creating a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) proposal. A SBIR/STTR program director will answer questions and point you to resources. Prior to this session, we encourage you learn more about the proposal process on seedfund.nsf.gov/how-to-submit, then come prepared with any questions you have. You will have an opportunity to submit your questions during the Q&A portion of the webinar. We kindly ask that you please hold your questions until then.
Register for the Preparing your Phase I Proposal for America's Seed Fund webinar on Zoom.
Chemistry Division Office Hour: A History of Black Scientists in NSF's Chemistry Division
Friday, April 26, 2024, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please join NSF's Division of Chemistry for a special office hour event. This event will focus on the experiences and contributions of past and present Black and African American scientists within NSF's Chemistry Division.
Several distinguished guests, including former NSF program directors, will present and share their insights and perspectives. Attendees will be able to ask questions during a moderated Q&A session.
Spring 2024 NSF Grants Conference on June 3-5, 2024
This conference is designed to give new faculty, researchers, and administrators key insights into a wide range of current issues at NSF. NSF program officers representing each NSF directorate will be on hand to provide up-to-date information about specific funding opportunities and to answer attendee questions. A draft agenda will be available soon at nsfpolicyoutreach.com.
Department of Defense - Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs General Announcements
Arthritis Research Program Fiscal Year 2024 Request for Information
Congress appropriated $10 million for a new peer reviewed Arthritis Research Program (ATRP) as part of the Department of Defense budget in the 2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act. The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) will manage the ATRP according to congressional intent to support research relating to all forms of arthritis, including osteoarthritis, posttraumatic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. (READ MORE)
FY24 ALSRP Resources
The FY24 ALSRP would like to highlight some resources available for potential investigators:
***For FY24, the ALSRP will be using the letter of intent pre-application method for all posted funding mechanisms. Please note that this is a different method than used in previous years!
What is the difference between a letter of intent and a pre-proposal?
CDMRP utilizes two types of pre-application: a letter of intent, often called a LOI, and a pre-proposal. Each program announcement or PA will clearly state which type of pre-application that funding mechanism will be using. (READ MORE)
Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) pre-announcements and funding announcements for Department of Defense (DOD) programs managed by the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).
Pre-announcements released:
The Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) released a pre-announcement for the following funding opportunities:
- Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Leadership Award
- Clinical Trial Award
- Exploration – Hypothesis Development Award
- Early Investigator Research Award
- Investigator-Initiated Research Award
- New Investigator Award
- Synergistic Idea Award
To view the pre-announcement visit https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2024/24nfrppreann
Funding announcements released:
The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program (ALSRP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities:
- Clinical Outcomes and Biomarkers Award
- Pilot Clinical Trial Award
- Therapeutic Development Award
- Therapeutic Idea Award
To view the program announcements and submit a pre-application visit: https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=581102
The Autism Research Program (ARP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities:
- Career Development Award
- Clinical Trial Award
- Idea Development Award
To view the program announcements and submit a pre-application visit: https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=577102
The Epilepsy Research Program (ERP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities:
- Leveraging Research Award
- Virtual Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Research Center (P-TERC) – Faulty Award
- Idea Development Award
- Research Partnership Award
To view the program announcements and submit a pre-application visit: https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=563101
The Hearing Restoration Research Program (HRRP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunity:
- Focused Research Award
To view the program announcement and submit a pre-application visit: https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=583105
The Peer Reviewed Alzheimer's Research Program (PRARP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities:
- Transforming Care Award
- Transforming Diagnosis Award
- Transforming Research Award
To view the program announcements and submit a pre-application visit: https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=583104
The Spinal Cord Injury Research Program (SCIRP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities:
- Clinical Trial Award
- Clinical Translation Research Award
- Translational Research Award
- Investigator-Initiated Research Award
To view the program announcements and submit a pre-application visit: https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=583101
The Vision Research Program (VRP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunity:
- Mentored Clinical Research Award
To view the program announcement and submit a pre-application visit: https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=583106
PCORI – Patient Center Outcome Research Institute
New Funding Opportunity on Advancing the Science of Engagement in Research Opens May 7
On May 7, PCORI's Online System will open for the submission of Letters of Intent (LOI) for the Advancing the Science of Engagement in Research PCORI Funding Announcement (PFA) under Cycle 2 2024.
PCORI seeks to fund studies that build an evidence base on engagement in research, including:
- Developing and validating measures to capture the structure/context, process, and outcomes of engagement in research.
- Techniques that lead to effective engagement in research.
- How effective engagement techniques should be modified and resourced for different contexts, settings, and communities to ensure equity in engagement and research.
LOIs are due on June 4, by 5 pm (ET), and applications are due on Sept. 4 by 5 pm (ET).
Updating PCORI's Engagement in Research Guidance: Foundational Expectations for Partnerships
This webinar offered a first glimpse into PCORI's Foundational Expectations for Partnerships in Research. This new resource is an update to the 2014 PCORI Engagement Rubric and outlines six foundational expectations for meaningful engagement to advance patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER). (READ MORE)
BrightFocus Foundation
Alzheimer's Fast Track 2024
October 2-4, 2024, Chicago, Illinois
Description
Learn from experts in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias at the Alzheimer’s Fast Track workshop. Designed for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other early-career scientists focused on Alzheimer’s disease research, this immersive learning experience will accelerate your knowledge, expertise, and visibility in this exciting field.
October 2-4, 2024
Chicago, Illinois
Official pre-meeting to Society for Neuroscience
- Network with peers and expert scientists
- Learn how to write a grant with mentorship from our chairs and speakers
- Present a group mock grant proposal to a review panel
American Heart Association
AHA Predoctoral Fellowship
Proposal deadline: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Enhances the training of promising students in pre-doctoral or clinical health professional degree training programs and who intend careers as scientists, physician-scientists or other clinician-scientists, or related careers aimed at improving global health and wellbeing. Within this award, additional collaboration money has been designated through the AHA/CHF Congenital Heart Defect Research Awards and by the Barth Syndrome Foundation and California Walnut Commission.
AHA Postdoctoral Fellowship
Proposal deadline: Thursday, September 5, 2024
Enhances the training of postdoctoral applicants who are not yet independent. The applicant must be embedded in an appropriate investigative group with the mentorship, support, and relevant scientific guidance of a research mentor. Within this award, additional collaboration money has been designated through the AHA/CHF Congenital Heart Defect Research Awards and AHA/VIVA Physician Research Award and by the Barth Syndrome Foundation and California Walnut Commission.
Career Development Award
Proposal deadline: Wednesday, December 5, 2024
Supports highly promising healthcare and academic professionals in the early years of first professional appointment to assure the applicant’s future success as a research scientist in the field of cardiovascular and/or cerebrovascular disease research.
Research Supplement to Promote Diversity in Science
Proposal deadline: Thursday, February 6, 2025
To enable current AHA awardees to identify and serve as mentors for predoctoral and postdoctoral fellows from underrepresented groups in science and medicine.