Funding organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total funding amount: Up to $150,000 direct costs per year
Duration: Maximum project period of 5 years
Primary objective: Support educational activities that enhance training for biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce
Key stakeholders: NIH, NICHD, NCATS, educational institutions, researchers
Funding source: Federal government
Funding type: Grant
Significance: Addresses national research workforce needs
Grant frequency: Recurring
Higher Education Institutions
Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status)
For-Profit Organizations (including Small Businesses)
Governments (local, state, federal, tribal)
Faith-based or Community-based Organizations
Regional Organizations
U.S. organizations are eligible; foreign institutions are not eligible to apply.
Sponsoring institution must assure support for the proposed program, including adequate staff and resources.
Courses for skills development
Research experiences
Training in specialized research techniques and methodologies
Biomedical and behavioral scientists
Individuals from upper undergraduate to professorial level
Enhanced research capabilities related to the mission of NICHD
Program leaders and faculty should be national leaders in the training area proposed.
Application budgets limited to $150,000 direct costs per year
Indirect costs reimbursed at 8% of modified total direct costs
Applications due by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization
Multiple deadlines until March 31, 2025
Must comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Follow SF424 (R&R) Application Guide instructions
Letter of intent encouraged but not required