Limited Submission Opportunity: NIH Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Institutionally-Focused Research Education Award to Promote Diversity (UE5 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
URL: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-224.html
OBJECTIVES:
The NIH Research Education Program (U25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this U25 program is to support educational activities that encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, to pursue further studies or careers in research
To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this NOFO will support creative educational activities with a primary focus on:
- Courses for Skills Development (e.g., skills related to career transitions in short courses, workshops, etc.)
- Mentoring Activities (e.g., individual and group mentoring)
The goal of the MOSAIC Research Education Award (UE5) is to support educational activities for MOSAIC K99/R00 scholars that will equip them with the professional skills, and provide them with the appropriate mentoring opportunities and professional networks to allow them to transition into, advance, and succeed in independent, tenure-track or equivalent research-intensive faculty careers.
Applications are encouraged from organizations of biomedical researchers (e.g., scientific societies) with a membership of scientists conducting research within the mission areas of participating NIH Institutes and Centers, experience serving as a centralized entity to enhance scientific communication and networking among scientists conducting research, an established record of providing professional development and networking activities for the next generation of biomedical researchers, and a demonstrated commitment to enhancing the diversity of the biomedical research workforce.
FUNDING INFORMATION:
Up to $500,000 per year for a maximum of 5 years ($2,500,000 total) in direct costs, excluding consortium F&A costs. The requested direct costs must be reasonable, well documented, fully justified, and commensurate with the scope of the proposed program.
Award budgets should reflect the fact that the number of MOSAIC scholars is expected to grow through time. Each UE5 recipient will be assigned a cohort of approximately ten MOSAIC scholars each year, and these scholars will have staggered start dates (i.e., after each advisory council round). The scholars are expected to participate in the UE5 activities for the entirety of their K99 and R00 awards. Thus, it is expected that each UE5 will grow to support approximately 50 scholars by the fifth year of the award.
ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS:
1 nominee will be selected from the CRC campus. If you’re interested in applying through BUMC, please find the announcement here: https://www.bumc.bu.edu/camed/research/find-funding-2/limitedfo/#mosaic
NIH encourages multiple PDs/PIs, particularly when each brings a unique perspective and skill set that will enhance the research education program. The PD/PI team should consider including individuals with experience in areas such as biomedical research, program evaluation, mentoring, and career development and advancement for early-career scientists.
INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS:
Interested investigators should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review by: 9/6/2024
- Questions outlined in InfoReady Review application
- A brief statement (up to 2 pages) by the candidate describing their relevant experience and project proposal
- A brief budget outline for the proposed project
- Up-to-date CV or biosketch.
A faculty committee drawn from both campuses will review internal proposals and select nominees.
DEADLINES:
Internal Materials Due: Friday, September 6, 2024 by 11:59 pm EDT
Sponsor Deadline: Thursday, September 26, 2024 by 5:00 pm EDT