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Small Grants for New Investigators to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research

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The Department of Health and Human Services wishes to support new investigators conduct small research projects that can give insight into topics that will benefit the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) or the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). This grant is more specifically stated to support investigators that are from diverse backgrounds and may fund different types of projects, such as small, self-contained research, secondary analysis of existing data, development of research methodology, and more.

MAXIMUM AWARD AMOUNT

$125,000

OPEN TO

Independent school districts, Private institutions of higher education, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), County governments, City or township governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Small businesses, Special district governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), State governments, and others.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

3 years maximum

APPLICATION DUE

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EXPECTED NOTIFICATION DATE

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PROJECT START DATE

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For more information, visit the grant page.

Grant application deadlines and other corresponding dates.

Fall 2021 NSF Virtual Grant Conference

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The National Science Foundation is inviting those interested to register (for free!) to participate in Fall 2021 Virtual Grant Conference.

The conference will take place the week of October 4th through the 8th of 2021, and registration is anticipated to fill quickly!

Registration opens Wednesday, September 8th at 12:00 p.m. EST.

If you are unable to attend, all recorded conference sessions will be available on-demand shortly after the event and posted on our website and our YouTube page.

For the most updated information regarding this event, please visit nsfpolicyoutreach.com.

If you have any logistical questions about the virtual conference, please contact grants_conference@nsf.gov.

If you’re interested in watching previous conferences, here are a collection of recordings, or you can visit the NSF YouTube channel for more.

Save the Date: Fall 2021 NIH Virtual Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration!

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NIH has posted a virtual seminar opportunity on program funding and grants administration for anyone interested. Below is more information.

“If you’re new to working with the NIH grants process as an investigator or administrator, then mark your calendar for Monday, November 1 – Thursday, November 4 for a unique opportunity to learn, share and meet virtually with NIH and HHS experts. The NIH is offering a virtual seminar that you won’t want to miss! Here are our top five reasons:

#1: Four days of sessions with live and simu-live sessions, as well as an on-demand video library

#2: Three tracks designed around grants policies, processes, case-studies and Q&As

#3: Live chats one-on-one with NIH & HHS experts on the grants process and policies

#4: Downloadable resources to reuse and/or share with others at your institution

#5: Registration is free! Yes, you read it right.

Are you excited yet? Visit our Save the Date page and sign-up to be notified when registration opens. We hope to “see” you there!

To learn more about this and similar events check out the NIH Regional Seminar Home Page and sign up for our listserv while you’re there”

Additional Clarifications to Biosketch and Other Support Policies Now Available

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NIH has updated and added FAQs, adjusted other documentation, and posted other instructional supports in response to the questions many recipients have transitioning to the updated formats for biosketch and other supports.

Below is what has been posted to the website regarding these FAQs,

“Here’s a sample of new/updated FAQs:

Look for the ‘updated‘ and ‘new‘ stickers in our biosketch FAQs and other support FAQs for additional clarifications.

If you’ve checked out our resources and still have questions, please email nihosbiosketch@nih.gov“

New Investigators to Promote Workforce Diversity in Genomics, Bioinformatics, or Bioengineering and Biomedical Imaging Research

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This funding opportunity is meant to support and encourage diverse Early Stage Investigators and New Investigators, especially those who are underrepresented in the health-related sciences.

MAXIMUM AWARD AMOUNT

$500,000 per year

OPEN TO

HEIs, Non-profits, For profit Organizations, Governments, and more.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

5 years

APPLICATION DUE

Letter of intent: 30 days prior to application due date
Application: February 22, 2022 at 5:00 PM local time; February 22, 2023 at 5:00 PM local time; February 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM local time.

EXPECTED NOTIFICATION DATE

August or October

PROJECT START DATE

September to December

For more information, visit the grant page.