Request for Applications – Diversity and Re-entry Scholars Program
The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research is now accepting applications for two additional funding opportunities. The Research Supplement to Promote Diversity in Health Related Research (PA-18-906) and Supplement to Promote Re-entry into Biomedical and Behavioral Research Careers (PA-18-592)represent two funding mechanisms to support investigative careers.
PA-18-906:This administrative supplement is designed to provide support for research experiences for individuals from diverse backgrounds throughout the continuum from high school to the faculty level.In all cases, the proposed research experience must be an integral part of the approved, ongoing research of the parent award, and it must have the potential to contribute significantly to the research career development of the candidate.
NIH Definition of Diversity: https://www.nigms.nih.gov/Training/Diversity/
PA-18-592:This program is designed to offer opportunities to women and men who have interrupted their research careers. Candidates must have a doctoral degree, such as M.D., D.D.S., Ph.D., O.D., D.V.M., or equivalent; and must have been accepted in a postdoctoral or faculty position at the time they left active research. All candidates must be planning a career in biomedical, behavioral, clinical, or social science research. In general, the duration of the career interruption should be at least one year and no more than eight years. Examples of qualifying interruptions would include a complete or partial hiatus from research activities for child rearing; an incapacitating illness or injury of the candidate, spouse, partner, or a member of the immediate family; relocation to accommodate a spouse, partner, or other close family member; pursuit of non-research endeavors that would permit earlier retirement of debt incurred in obtaining a doctoral degree; and military service.
Please note: US citizens, non-citizen nationals, and permanent residents are eligible to apply
For additional information, please see: https://ncats.nih.gov/ctsa/funding/pa-2016-guidance
Application Materials Requested:
- Letter of intent (1-2 pages) that briefly outlines the applicant’s current research project, current mentorship and plans for career development
- CV
Application Timeline:
- Phase 1: Application Due Date: October 5, 2018
- Phase 2: Two applicants for each funding opportunity will be selected to then partner with members of the Wright CCTR for formal submission to the NIH by November 1, 2018
Application Contact/Questions:
Please submit application materials (letter of intent and CV) and other inquiries to:
Dr. Pamela Dillon, Research Liaison
Phone: 804.827.1519
Email: pmdillon@vcu.edu
Categories Clinical Research, Education, Funding