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Last updated: 05/06/24

NIH General Announcements and Notices of Special Interest

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Stipends, Tuition/Fees and Other Budgetary Levels Effective for Fiscal Year 2024

(NOT-OD-24-104)

National Institutes of Health

This Notice supersedes NOT-OD-23-076 and establishes stipend levels for fiscal year (FY) 2024 Kirschstein-NRSA awards for undergraduate, predoctoral, and postdoctoral trainees and fellows, as shown in the tables below which reflects the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law 118-047), signed into law on March 23, 2024.

Notice of Preapplication Webinar for NOSI NOT-CA-24-033: Telehealth Research in Cancer Care

(NOT-CA-24-045)

National Cancer Institute

The purpose of this Notice of Pre-application Webinar for NOT-CA-24-033 is to highlight the interest of NCI’s Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences in receiving investigator-initiated applications for proposing research on the use and impact of telehealth in cancer-related care, and the implications of telehealth policy changes on cancer care access, outcomes, and health equity.

The pre-application webinar will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024, from 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET.

Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Administrative Supplements for the Study of the Diverse Aspects of Uterine Serous Carcinoma (Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

(NOT-CA-24-044)

National Cancer Institute

The Office of the Director (OD) at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) announces this notice of special interest (NOSI) to encourage current grant or cooperative agreement awardees to extend their funded studies to investigate uterine serous carcinoma (USC).

Notice of Fiscal Policies in Effect for FY 2024

(NOT-OD-24-109)

National Institutes of Health

This Notice provides guidance about the NIH Fiscal Operations for Fiscal Year 2024 and implements the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law 118-47), signed into law on March 23, 2024.

FY 2024 Funding Levels: Non-competing continuation awards made in FY 2024 will generally be issued at the commitment level indicated on the Notice of Award with exceptions posted on the NIH Funding Strategies webpage. Subsequent budget periods are funded based on the availability of appropriations, satisfactory performance, compliance with the terms and conditions of the award, and the continued best interest of the Federal government. The NIH awarding Institutes/Centers (ICs) will develop and post their fiscal policies consistent with overall NIH goals and available FY 2024 funds.

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA): Consistent with the recommendations of the Advisory Committee to the Director regarding the Biomedical Research Workforce, the NIH will increase NRSA stipends by approximately four percent for predocs and eight percent for postdocs. The full range of stipend adjustments for FY 2024 is described in NIH Guide Notice NOT-OD-24-104.

Salary Limits: Section 202 of PL 118-47 restricts the amount of direct salary to Executive Level II of the Federal Executive pay scale. Effective January 1, 2024, the salary limitation for Executive Level II is $221,900. Further information is described in NIH Guide Notice NOT-OD-24-057.

Additional Information: Additional details on Fiscal Operations, including specific funding strategies for ICs, will be posted on the NIH Funding Strategies webpage.

Notice of Legislative Mandates in Effect for FY 2024

(NOT-OD-24-110)

National Institutes of Health

The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law No: 118-47), signed into law on March 23, 2024, provides funding to NIH for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2024. The intent of this notice is to provide current requirements outlined in the following statutory provision that limits or conditions the use of funds on NIH grant, cooperative agreement, and contract awards for FY 2024.

Notice of Information: Technical Assistance Webinars for PAR-24-206: Rare Diseases Clinical Research Consortia (RDCRC) for the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN) (U54 Clinical Trial Optional)

(NOT-TR-24-024)

National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences

The purpose of this Notice is to inform potential applicants that the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) and participating Institutes and Centers (ICs) will hold pre-application technical assistance live webinars regarding applications in response to NOFO PAR-24-206 Rare Diseases Clinical Research Consortia (RDCRC) for the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN) (U54 Clinical Trial Optional).

Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Exploring the Effects of Endocannabinoids and Exogenous Cannabinoids on Brain Development

(NOT-DA-25-030)

National Institute on Drug Abuse

The purpose of this Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) is to encourage investigators to submit grant applications to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to investigate the roles of endocannabinoids and the effects of cannabinoid exposure in the developing brain, from fetal development through young adulthood in humans and animal models.

Funding mechanisms: R01, R21, R03, K01, K08, K25, K99, F32

NSF – National Science Foundation General Announcements

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.

Spring 2024 Advisory Committee Meeting for The Directorate for Biological Sciences

Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Advisory Committee (AC) for the Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) provides advice, recommendations, and oversight concerning major program emphases, directions, and goals for the research-related activities of the divisions that make up BIO.

Spring 2024 BIO AC Meeting Day 1

https://youtube.com/live/I3Nt8IIOi3s?feature=share

MCB Virtual Office Hour: Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)

Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Join the Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) at the National Science Foundation for our next virtual office hour

On Wednesday, May 8 from 2-3pm ET, the topic will be Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER). Program Directors will be present to address your questions. Please register here

GRANTED Office Hours

Wednesday, May 8, 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

Spring 2024 Advisory Committee Meeting for The Directorate for Biological Sciences

Thursday, May 9, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Spring 2024 BIO AC Meeting Day 2

https://youtube.com/live/4ve0DsdeUmk?feature=share

Office Hours: Intro to America’s Seed Fund at NSF

Thursday, May 9, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Join this question-and-answer session to learn more about America’s Seed Fund powered by the National Science Foundation. A Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program director will answer questions about how to get started, the basics of eligibility and what they look for when they review project pitches.

2024 NSF CAREER Program Informational Webinar

Thursday, May 9, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

NSF program directors will provide information on the NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) program solicitation NSF 22-586 during webinars in May 2024.

The NSF-wide CAREER program supports early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. Activities pursued by early-career faculty should build a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research.

Register here to join a CAREER program webinar.

2024 Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program Webinars

Thursday, May 9, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

NSF program directors will provide information on the NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) program solicitation NSF 22-586 during webinars in May 2024.

Register here to join a CAREER program webinar.

Health and Wellness Walk

Saturday, May 11, 2024, 11:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The National Science Foundation Chapter of Blacks In Government, Health and Wellness Committee, will host a Health and Wellness walk on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in honor of the Juneteenth holiday in June. Join us while we get our steps in and view African Americans' rich culture and history. Our two walk tours will begin promptly at 11:45am and 1:15pm (EDT) at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, 1400 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. All Participants must pre-register https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BIGNSFJuneteenthWalk. You may email your questions to bigatnsf@gmail.com. We welcome the presence of all BIG members, guests, family, and friends.

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)

Vision Research Program (VRP) funding opportunities presentation at the upcoming Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) meeting and opportunities to discuss your project with a VRP representative in one-on-one meetings.

National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR) Defense Briefing Special Session

May 6, 2024, 7:00am-8:30am

2AB – Seattle Convention Center – Arch Building

Learn about FY24 VRP funding opportunities and strategies for success

Meet VRP representatives at ARVO

Booth 5007 (Company name: CDMRP Vision Research Program)

Exhibition Hall, Seattle Convention Center

Meeting slots are available on May 5-9. Sign up at https://signup.com/go/jFSwZZe

Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) pre-announcements and funding announcements for Department of Defense (DOD) programs managed by the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).

FY24 Pre-announcements released:

The Lupus Research Program (LRP) released a pre-announcement for the following funding opportunities:

Idea Award
Impact Award
Transformative Vision Development Award
Transformative Vision Award

To view the pre-announcement visit https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2024/24lrppreann

The Parkinson’s Research Program (PRP) released a pre-announcement for the following funding opportunities:

Early Investigator Research Award
Investigator-Initiated Research Award

To view the pre-announcement visit https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2024/24prppreann

FY24 Funding announcements released:

The Autism Research Program (ARP) released program announcement for the following funding opportunity:

Discovery Award

To view the program announcements and submit a pre-application visit: https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=577102

The Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities:

Focused Pilot Award
Idea Development Award
Translational Research Partnership Award

To view the program announcements and submit a pre-application visit: https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=587102

The Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities:

Data Science Award
Early Investigator Research Award
Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award
Idea Development Award
Physician Research Award

To view the program announcements and submit a pre-application visit: https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=589103

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 Bone Marrow Failure Research Program (BMFRP) released a pre-announcement for the following funding opportunities:

Idea Development Award
Investigator-Initiated Research Award

To view the pre-announcement visit https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2024/24bmfrppreann

The Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP) released a pre-announcement for the following funding opportunities:

Academy of Kidney Cancer Scholars – Early-Career Scholar Award
Academy of Kidney Cancer Scholars – Leadership Award
Clinical Trial Award
Concept Award
Idea Development Award (with Partnering Principal Investigator Option)
Postdoctoral and Clinical Fellowship Award
Translational Research Partnership Award

To view the pre-announcement visit https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2024/24kcrppreann

The Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) released a pre-announcement for the following funding opportunities:

Clinical Trial Award
Early Investigator Research Award
Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award
Investigator-Initiated Research Award
Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Leadership Award
New Investigator Award
Synergistic Idea Award

To view the pre-announcement visit https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2024/24nfrppreann

The Reconstructive Transplant Research Program (RTRP) released a pre-announcement for the following funding opportunities:

Advanced Technology Development Award
Idea Discovery Award
Investigator-Initiated Research Award
Qualitative Research Validation and Implementation Award

To view the pre-announcement visit https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2024/24rtrppreann

The Toxic Exposures Research Program (TERP) released a pre-announcement for the following funding opportunities:

Clinical Trial Award (with Partnering Principal Investigator Option)
Investigator-Initiated Research Award
Translational Research Award (with Partnering Principal Investigator Option)

To view the pre-announcement visit https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2024/24terppreann

Funding announcements released:

The Joint Warfighter Medical Research Program (JWMRP) released the following funding opportunity:

Military Medical Research and Development Award

To view the funding opportunity announcement and submit a pre-application visit https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=587101

The Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) released the following funding opportunity:

Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trial Academy – Early-Career Investigator Award

To view the funding opportunity announcement and submit a pre-application visit https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=581101

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 Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders Research Program (ASUDRP) released a pre-announcement for the following funding opportunities:

Consortium Award

To view the pre-announcement visit https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2024/24asudrppreann

Funding announcements released:

The Rare Cancers Research Program (RCRP) released the following funding opportunities:

Concept Award
Idea Development Award
Resource and Community Development Award

To view the funding opportunity announcement and submit a pre-application visit https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=587103

The Military Burn Research Program (MBRP) released the following funding opportunities:

Patient-Centered Research Award
Technology/Therapeutic Development Award

To view the funding opportunity announcement and submit a pre-application visit

https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=587105

The Multiple Sclerosis Research Program (MSRP) released the following funding opportunities:

Clinical Trial Award
Early Investigator Research Award
Exploration – Hypothesis Development Award
Investigator- Initiated Research Award

To view the funding opportunity announcement and submit a pre-application visit https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=589102

The Tick-Borne Disease Research Program (TBDRP) released the following funding opportunities:

Idea Development Award
Therapeutic/Diagnostic Research Award

To view the funding opportunity announcement and submit a pre-application visit https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=587104

The Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research Program (TSCRP) released the following funding opportunities:

Clinical Translational Research Award
Exploration – Hypothesis Development Award
Idea Development Award

To view the funding opportunity announcement and submit a pre-application visit https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=589101

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.