National Institutes of Health

The NIEHS Worker Training Program's Hazardous Materials Worker Health and Safety Training Program aims to provide funding for the development of health and safety training for workers involved in hazardous materials activities, including waste generation, transportation, and emergency response. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Interested parties are encouraged to prepare their applications, although specific application procedures are not detailed in the description.

The NIH Research Education Program (R25) aims to support educational activities that enhance training opportunities in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research, ensuring a well-prepared workforce and promoting research careers. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, small businesses, and various government entities. For application details, interested parties should contact NIH at NIHTrain@mail.nih.gov.

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is planning to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to establish a Dental Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) through an Administrative and Resource Center (ARC) that will support research on integrating oral health into medical care. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses, among others. Applications are not currently being solicited, but interested parties are encouraged to prepare collaborations and projects in advance; for inquiries, contact dena.fischer@nih.gov.

The BRITE Program aims to encourage undergraduate freshmen and sophomores to pursue studies and careers in bioengineering, biomedical imaging, and related STEM fields through integrated educational activities, including summer bridge programs, academic year activities, and summer research experiences. Eligible applicants include private and public institutions of higher education with modest NIH research project grant funding. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email at gatlincl@nih.gov for more information.

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is planning to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to establish Resource-based centers that will provide essential research infrastructure and resources for investigators focused on bone, muscle, and orthopaedic research. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, government entities, nonprofits, and educational institutions. While applications are not currently being accepted, potential applicants are encouraged to start developing collaborations and projects in anticipation of the upcoming NOFO.

The grant aims to support the establishment of Silvio O. Conte Digestive Diseases Research Core Centers (DDRCCs) to enhance collaboration among researchers focused on digestive and liver diseases. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations, provided they have a strong ongoing research base in the relevant field with at least $3 million in direct costs per year. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email at katrina.serrano@nih.gov for more information.

The grant aims to advance nutrition-related research across the lifespan by examining social determinants of health to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, public housing authorities, state and county governments, small businesses, educational institutions, and certain nonprofits. Application details are not provided, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email at bill.duval@nih.gov for more information.

The grant aims to enhance the generalizability and dissemination of clinical trial results in cancer research through the National Cancer Institute's Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP), focusing on cancer control, prevention, treatment, and care delivery in community settings. Eligible applicants include government entities, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and businesses, specifically those with expertise in cancer clinical research. Application details are not provided, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email for more information.

The grant aims to solicit applications for Stage 2 of the Cellular Senescence Network (SenNet) Program, focusing on understanding senescent cell heterogeneity and developing senotherapeutic strategies to improve health outcomes. Eligible applicants include independent school districts, public and private higher education institutions, state and tribal governments, housing authorities, small businesses, and certain nonprofit organizations. Applications are not currently being accepted, but potential applicants are encouraged to prepare collaborations and projects in anticipation of the upcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity.

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) aims to establish the EmbraceHealth Clinical Research Network to address health disparities through research on clinical and behavioral interventions. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state and county governments, for-profit and small businesses, educational institutions, and certain nonprofit organizations. Currently, applications are not being solicited, but potential applicants are encouraged to develop collaborations and projects in preparation for future funding opportunities.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) aims to support the expansion of the Collaboratory on Neural Ensembles & Used Substances (NExUS) to enhance understanding of neural cell populations and their role in addiction. Eligible applicants include various government entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and other groups, including Native American tribal governments. Application details are not provided, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email at olivier.berton@nih.gov for further information.

The grant aims to invite eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) to submit applications for Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, and Phase IIB grants, contingent upon the reauthorization of the STTR program. Eligibility is limited to small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA). While applications are not currently being solicited, potential applicants are encouraged to prepare for future submissions and can contact SEEDinfo@nih.gov for more information.