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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

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 25^th 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.

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.

Zoom webinar registration

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.