Request for Applications – Diversity, Re-entry and Reintegration Scholars Program
The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research is now accepting applications for three new funding opportunities. The Research Supplement to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (PA-21-071) and Supplement to Promote Re-entry and Re-integration into Health-Related Research Careers (NOT-OD-21-134) represent two funding mechanisms that support these investigative career supplements.
PA-21-071: This program is designed to develop independent research careers from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups that have been shown to be underrepresented in health-related research. 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. Clinical trial projects are not allowed.
For the NIH definition of diversity, please refer Notice of NIH’s Interest in Diversity NOT-OD-20-031 and NOT-OD-22-019.
NOT-OD-21-134: This program is designed to offer opportunities to support individuals with high potential to re-enter an active research career after an interruption for family responsibilities or other qualifying circumstances. The Reintegration program specifically addresses the need to provide individuals who are affected by unsafe or discriminatory environments as a result of harassment to transition to safer, supportive research environments. Clinical trial projects are not allowed.
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/diversity-reentry-reintegration
Application Materials Requested: The following application materials should be submitted electronically at https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=HR4PY9RD4HRPY884
• Letter of intent (1-2 pages) that briefly outlines the applicant’s current research project, current mentorship and plans for career development
• Current NIH biosketch
• A short paragraph describing how this program would impact your research and career development
Application Timeline:
• Phase 1: LOI materials due Friday, May 5, 2023
• Phase 2: Two applicants for each funding opportunity (up to 6) will be notified by Friday, June 30 to partner with members of the Wright Center for formal submission to the NIH by Friday, September 15, 2023
Application Contact/Questions:
Dr. Patrick Nana-Sinkam – patrick.nanasinkam@vcuhealth.org
Elizabeth Fortune – efortune@vcu.edu
Categories Clinical Research, Diversity, Funding, Research, Uncategorized