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The NIGMS Institutional Development Awards (IDeA) program aims to enhance biomedical research capacity in states with historically low NIH funding through the COBRE-D program, which supports institutions in developing infrastructure and expertise for strategic scientific areas. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions located in IDeA-eligible states that award doctoral degrees in health-related sciences or are independent biomedical research institutes. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email at federico.bernal@nih.gov for more information.

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is offering funding through the Child Neurologist Career Development Program (CNCDP) to enhance the training of child neurologists in conducting research on neurological disorders in children. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and both public and private institutions of higher education. Applications are not currently being solicited, but potential applicants are encouraged to prepare collaborations and projects in advance.

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 studying rheumatic diseases, aiming to enhance research efficiency and effectiveness. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, for-profit organizations, and various government entities. While applications are not currently being accepted, potential applicants are encouraged to start forming collaborations and developing projects in anticipation of the upcoming NOFO.

The grant aims to support projects that enhance recruitment and retention in the Young Researcher Community (YRC) by applying Community Engaged Research principles, focusing on diverse stakeholder engagement. Eligible applicants include public and private educational institutions, government entities, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses, with a restriction against non-U.S. entities. To apply, projects must demonstrate authentic partnerships, conduct pilot studies for participant recruitment, and evaluate the effectiveness of these studies throughout their phases.

The purpose of the grant is to provide training and education to the general public and healthcare practitioners on the significance of family supports and services in the treatment of mental and substance use disorders. Eligible applicants include domestic public and private non-profit entities. For application details, interested parties can contact the grantor via email at jessica.mullins@samhsa.hhs.gov.

The NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) program aims to enhance the pool of trained scientists in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research by funding institutions to improve undergraduate research training environments. Eligible applicants include private and public institutions of higher education, as well as partnerships between baccalaureate and associate-degree granting institutions. For application details, interested parties can contact the grantor via email at behrous.davani@nih.gov.

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is planning to establish a Translational Center to enhance the use of Digital Health Technologies (DHT) data in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and related research, focusing on creating a cloud-based data repository for secure storage and integration of DHT data. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations, among others. Currently, applications are not being solicited, but interested parties are encouraged to prepare for future opportunities.

The grant aims to establish a Knowledge and Research Coordination Center as part of the NICHD’s Maternal and Pediatric Precision in Therapeutics Hub, focusing on enhancing drug development and regulatory science for maternal and pediatric therapeutics. Eligible applicants include various nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government entities, and businesses, including small and for-profit organizations. Currently, applications are not being solicited; this notice is intended to give potential applicants time to prepare collaborative projects.

The National Cancer Institute is seeking applications for the development of informatics technologies aimed at enhancing data management and analysis across various aspects of cancer research, including biology, treatment, and health disparities. Eligible applicants include public and private higher education institutions, for-profit and small businesses, government entities, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. While applications are not currently being solicited, interested parties are encouraged to prepare collaborations and projects in anticipation of the upcoming funding opportunity.

The grant aims to support research that utilizes data sets from multiple Common Fund programs to enhance their utility in addressing biomedical research questions, generate hypotheses, and catalyze discoveries. Eligible applicants include government entities, educational institutions, for-profit and small businesses, and certain nonprofit organizations. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email for more information.

The NIGMS Maximizing Investigators' Research Awards (MIRA) program aims to support Early Stage Investigators (ESIs) by providing funding for fundamental, investigator-initiated research, enhancing scientific productivity and flexibility while reducing administrative burdens. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and for-profit businesses. For application details, interested parties can contact the grantor at ESIMIRA@nigms.nih.gov.

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is offering a grant to extend follow-up and collect outcome data for participants in the eMERGE Network who receive genomically informed risk assessment and management recommendations. Eligible applicants include public and private higher education institutions and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, specifically those funded under previous RFAs (RFA-HG-19-013 and RFA-HG-19-014). The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is expected to be published in 2025, with applications due later that year.