Limited Submission Opportunity: NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA)

NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

 

URL: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-20-153.html

OBJECTIVES:

The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH.  The overarching goal of this R25 program is to support educational activities that complement and/or enhance the training of a workforce to meet the nation’s biomedical, behavioral and clinical research needs.

To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this FOA will support creative educational activities with a primary focus on:

  • Courses for Skills Development
  • Research Experiences
  • Mentoring Activities
  • Curriculum or Methods Development
  • Outreach

Information on current SEPA projects can be found at: https://www.nigms.nih.gov/Research/crcb/sepa/Pages/default.aspx and https://www.nihsepa.org

Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with the SEPA Scientific/Research Contact to be advised on the appropriateness of the intended project for SEPA program objectives and the priorities of the NIGMS.

 

FUNDING INFORMATION: up to $250,000 per year for 5 years

 

ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS:

Institutions with existing Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA), institutional training grants (e.g., T32), or other Federally funded training programs may apply for a research education grant provided that the proposed educational experiences are distinct from those training programs receiving federal support. In many cases, it is anticipated that the proposed research education program will complement ongoing research training occurring at the applicant institution.

 

INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS:

Interested investigators should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review by DATE: 5/28/2020

  • Questions outlined in InfoReady Review application;
  • A letter of recommendation from the appropriate department chair or dean
  • A brief statement (up to 2 pages) by the candidate describing their achievements and proposed project including how it is distinct from any other relevant training grants;
  • 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: Thursday, May 28, 2020
Sponsor Deadline: Tuesday, July 14, 2020