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Last updated: 06/24/24
NIH General Announcements and Notices of Special Interest
Notice of NCCIH Technical Assistance Webinar and Networking Webinar for RFA-AT-24-010 Whole Person Research and Coordination Center (Whole Person RCC) U24 (Clinical Trial Not Allowed).
(NOT-AT-24-048)
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
This notice is to inform potential applicants that the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) will host a Technical Assistance Webinar and Networking Webinar for those interested in learning more about RFA-AT-24-010 “Whole Person Research and Coordination Center (Whole Person RCC) U24 (Clinical Trial Not Allowed).”
Technical Assistance Webinar Information
Date: July 30, 2024
Time: 11:30–12:45 p.m. ET
Notice of Question and Answer "Office Hours" with NIH Staff for NIDA Racial Equity Initiative Funding Opportunities RFA-DA-23-013, RFA-DA-23-026, RFA-DA-23-028, RFA-DA-23-029, RFA-DA-23-031, RFA-DA-23-032, RFA-DA-23-061, RFA-DA-23-062
(NOT-DA-24-035)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
The purpose of this Notice is to announce virtual “office hours” for potential applications who may apply for any of the NIDA Racial Equity Initiative funding opportunities on July 25, 2024 from 2:00-3:00pm ET.
Notice of Pre-Application Webinar for Fogarty HIV Research Training Program for LMIC Institutions (D43 Clinical Trial Optional) and Planning Grant for Fogarty HIV Research Training Program for LMIC Institutions (D71 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
(NOT-TW-24-008)
John E. Fogarty International Center
The Fogarty International Center (FIC) will hold a free pre-application interactive Q&A webinar for the FIC Planning Grant for Fogarty HIV Research Training Program for Low- and Middle-Income Country Institutions (D71) and Fogarty HIV Research Training Program for Low-and Middle-Income Country Institutions (D43 Clinical Trial Optional) funding opportunity (see “Related Announcements, above).
Date of virtual webinar – July 15, 2024, 9 AM – 10:30 AM EST
Webinar information:
Please Register for the FIC D71 and D43 Program Pre-Application Webinar at https://nih.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsdeyqpz8jGhsVw4NzXZvAbn9lxnAY4xw.
Clarification of Data Management and Sharing Plan Instructions in PAR-23-216 Limited Competition: Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) (Phase 3) - Transitional Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
(NOT-GM-24-035)
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
The purpose of this Notice is to alert potential applicants to PAR-23-216 “Limited Competition: Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) (Phase 3) - Transitional Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)” of a clarification to the instructions for the Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan.
Clarification of Data Management and Sharing Plan Instructions in PAR-22-250 Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Phase 1 (P20 - Clinical Trial Optional)
(NOT-GM-24-038)
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
The purpose of this Notice is to alert potential applicants to PAR-22-250 “Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Phase 1 (P20 - Clinical Trial Optional)” of a clarification to the instructions for the Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan.
Notice of Special Interest: R13 Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings to Support Consensus Building for Autoimmune Disease Research Related Common Data Elements
(NOT-OD-24-145)
Office of Research on Women's Health
National Institute on Aging
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
National Eye Institute
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
The purpose of this notice is to encourage the submission of “permission-to-submit” applications for R13 proposals seeking funding for the support of scientific conferences and workshops that will bring together subject matter experts in autoimmune disease research with the goal of developing and refining Common Data Elements (CDEs) for autoimmune disease research.
Notice of Availability: National Institutes of Health Draft Public Access Policy
(NOT-OD-24-144)
Office of the Director, NIH
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is soliciting comments from the public on the NIH Draft Public Access Policy and two supplemental draft guidance documents regarding (1) government use license and rights and (2) costs for publications. The NIH Draft Public Access Policy builds upon NIH’s long history of providing public access to scholarly publications resulting from the research it supports and proposes additional steps to accelerate access.
Complete details on the Draft Policy may be found in the Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/18/2024-13373/request-for-information-on-the-national-institutes-of-health-draft-public-access-policy
Notice of Change to Key Date for PAR-24-234: Mechanistic Investigations into ADRD Associated Protein Structures in Biological Settings (R01 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
(NOT-NS-24-107)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
The purpose of this notice is to allow late applications for the NOFO in accordance with the NIH Late Application Policy. The sentence “No late applications will be accepted for this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).” has been removed.
Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Discovery and Development of Oral Small-molecule Direct-acting Antivirals Targeting Viruses of Pandemic Potential
(NOT-AI-24-053)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
This Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) invites applications focused on the preclinical discovery, evaluation and development of oral direct-acting small molecule therapeutics targeting selected viruses of pandemic potential. The ultimate goal of this NOSI is to build a more robust pipeline of candidate antiviral drugs suitable for widespread use in the community in future outbreaks and/or pandemics.
Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Administrative Supplements to Support Programs for Inclusion and Diversity Among Individuals Engaged in Health-Related Research (PRIDE) Small Research Projects (SRPs)
(NOT-HL-24-007)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
This Notice invites applications for administrative supplements to existing PRIDE Summer Institute (SI) programs to support program mentees in carrying out Small Research Projects (SRPs). Briefly, mentees in an active cohort will be eligible to be supported by their host PRIDE SI to conduct SRPs during or immediately following their first SI. These pilot studies are intended to be conducted over 9-12 months in the interim between the first and second SIs with guidance from SI and institutional mentors. Updates on SRP supported projects are expected to be provided at the mid-year SI meetings, the consortium-wide PRIDE Annual Meetings, and/or during the mentee's second SI.
Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Improving Adherence to Treatment and Prevention Regimens and Maintenance of Health Behaviors to Promote Health
(NOT-OD-24-146)
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research
National Institute on Aging
National Cancer Institute
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Eye Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
National Institute of Mental Health
National Institute of Nursing Research
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Office of Research on Women's Health
Office of AIDS Research
Office of Disease Prevention
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
This Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) is being re-issued by the NIH Adherence Network through the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR), with participation from multiple NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices. This NOSI calls for research grant applications that address adherence to recommended treatment and prevention regimens or maintenance of behaviors to promote positive health outcomes (collectively referred to as health behaviors). Applications may address health behavior initiation, execution, and/or persistence through mechanistic studies, efficacy trials, or implementation research. Descriptive studies and intervention research may address relevant determinants at one or more levels of ecologic influence, including the individual, caregiver/family, provider, healthcare system, and community levels. Approaches designed to reduce health disparities and improve equitable health outcomes are strongly encouraged. The specific research interests of participating NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices are detailed below.
NSF – National Science Foundation General Announcements
BoCP Virtual Office Hours
Monday, July 8, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar to learn about the Biodiversity on a Changing Plant (BoCP) program.
Sunsetting the NSF-NIST Disaster Resilience Research Grants Opportunity Webinar
Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Learn about the change from NSF and NIST program directors
BIO REU Sites Program 2024 Webinar
Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
NSF 23-601 Solicitation Presentation and Q&A
Engineering of Biomedical Systems Office Hours
Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Talk with program directors about the funding opportunity
National STEM Teacher Corps: Webinars Information
Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Teams Q&A Webinar
Thursday, July 11, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Q&As and information sessions
Learn more about I-Corps Teams
Science of Science:DCI Office Hours
Friday, July 12, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Department of Defense - Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs General Announcements
Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) funding announcements for Department of Defense (DOD) programs managed by the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).
Funding announcements released:
The Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) released program announcements for the following funding opportunities:
- Breakthrough Award Levels 1 and 2
- Clinical Research Extension Award
- Era of Hope Scholar Award
- Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Development Award
To view the program announcements and submit a pre-application visit: https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=573101
Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) funding opportunities for Department of Defense (DOD), Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP), managed by the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).
Peer-Reviewed Cancer Research Program (https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=589106)
Advancing Cancer Care through Clinical Trials Award
o Pre-application submission deadline: July 24, 2024 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
o Invitation to Submit an application: August 29, 2024
o Full application submission deadline is October 15, 2024 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Virtual Cancer Center Director Award
o Pre-application submission deadline: July 24, 2024 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
o Invitation to Submit an application: August 29, 2024
o Full application submission deadline is October 15, 2024 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Convergent Science Cancer Consortium Award
o Pre-application submission deadline: July 24, 2024 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
o Invitation to Submit an application: August 29, 2024
o Full application submission deadline is October 15, 2024 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Registration is now OPEN for the 2nd Vision Injury Research Forum, to be held on December 13, 2024. The meeting is virtual, and registration is FREE!
The 2nd VIRF is co-hosted by the Department of the Defense’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program’s Vision Research Program and Vision Center of Excellence. Join a network of investigators in the vision injury research field for presentations by medical professionals from the DOD and the VA stationed around the world, view posters to learn the state of science, participate in breakout sessions led by experts from the DOD, the VA and academia to share ideas and meet potential collaborators.
Time: 0900-1700 Eastern Time, December 13, 2024
Poster abstract submission deadline: September 17, 2024
Please see the Registration site at https://web.cvent.com/event/43883b21-bf1b-45ec-b134-27c62cddd46d/summary for additional information including breakout sessions, poster template, and how to submit poster abstracts.
Registration to the 2nd Vision Injury Research Forum is now open!
Registration is now OPEN for the 2nd Vision Injury Research Forum, to be held on December 13, 2024. The meeting is virtual, and registration is FREE!
The 2nd VIRF is co-hosted by the Department of the Defense’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program’s Vision Research Program and Vision Center of Excellence. Join a network of investigators in the vision injury research field for presentations by medical professionals from the DOD and the VA stationed around the world, view posters to learn the state of science, participate in breakout sessions led by experts from the DOD, the VA and academia to share ideas and meet potential collaborators.
Time: 0900-1700 Eastern Time, December 13, 2024
Poster abstract submission deadline: September 17, 2024
The Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders Research Program (ASUDRP) released the following funding opportunities:
To view the funding opportunity announcement and submit a pre-application visit https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=601200
A pre-application is required and must be submitted through the electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) at https://eBRAP.org prior to the pre-application deadline.
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.
