NICHD Research Education Programs (R25, Clinical Trial Optional)

NICHD Research Education Programs (R25, Clinical Trial Optional) is sponsored by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). This initiative supports short-term research education programs to improve the knowledge and research skills of biomedical and behavioral scientists conducting research in areas relevant to the NICHD mission, which includes human development, reproductive health, the lives of ch…

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Overview Information Participating Organization(s) National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) of Participating Organizations Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development ( NICHD ) Funding Opportunity Title NICHD Research Education Programs (R25 Clinical Trial Optional) June 29, 2020 - This PAR has been reissued as PAR-20-250 .

November 26, 2018 - NIH & AHRQ Announce Upcoming Updates to Application Instructions and Review Criteria for Research Grant Applications. See Notice NOT-OD-18-228 . May 10, 2017 - New NIH "FORMS-E" Grant Application Forms and Instructions Coming for Due Dates On or After January 25, 2018.

See NOT-OD-17-062 . Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Number Companion Funding Opportunity Additional Information on Eligibility . Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s) Funding Opportunity Purpose The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH.

The over-arching goal of this NICHD 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, which are encouraged to include hands-on research experiences.

This FOA encourages applications to develop and conduct short-term research education programs to improve the knowledge and research skills of biomedical and behavioral scientists conducting research in areas relevant to the mission of NICHD, including reproductive, developmental, behavioral, social, and rehabilitative processes that determine the health and well-being of newborns, infants, children, adults, families, and Open Date (Earliest Submission Date) Letter of Intent Due Date(s) 30 days before application due date(s) May 25, 2018; May 25, 2019 by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization.

All types of non-AIDS applications allowed for this funding opportunity announcement are due on Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections to errors found in the application during the submission process by the due date.

AIDS Application Due Date(s) October 2018, October 2019 January 2019, January 2020 It is critical that applicants follow the Research (R) Instructions (R&R) Application Guide except where instructed to do otherwise (in this FOA or in a Notice from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts ). Conformance to all requirements (both in the Application Guide and the FOA) is required and strictly enforced.

Applicants must read and follow all application instructions in the Application Guide as well as any program-specific instructions noted in Section IV . When the program-specific instructions deviate from those in the Application Guide, follow the program-specific instructions. Applications that do not comply with these instructions Part 1.

Overview Information Part 2. Full Text of the Announcement Section I. Funding Opportunity Description Section II.

Award Information Section III. Eligibility Information Section IV. Application and Submission Section V.

Application Review Information Section VI. Award Administration Information Section VII. Agency Contacts Section VIII.

Other Information Full Text of Announcement Section I. Funding Opportunity Description The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research educational activities that complement other formal training programs in the mission areas of the NIH Institutes and Centers.

The over-arching goals of the NIH R25 program are to: (1) complement and/or enhance the training of a workforce to meet the nation’s biomedical, behavioral and clinical research needs; (2) enhance the diversity of the biomedical, behavioral and clinical research workforce; (3) help recruit individuals with specific specialty or disciplinary backgrounds to research careers in biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences; and (4) foster a better understanding of biomedical, behavioral and clinical research and its The over-arching goal of this NICHD 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: for Skills Development - Examples include, but are not limited to the following: 1) courses in a specific discipline or research area to extend the skills, experiences, and knowledge base of participants; 2) specialized research techniques, research methodology, or statistical approaches; 3) use of model organisms or systems; or 4) advanced approaches to clinical research.

Courses that include hands-on research experiences are encouraged. Education (R25) grant mechanism is designed to support the development and implementation of creative and innovative research education programs for biomedical, behavioral, and clinical researchers.

This FOAencourages applications to develop and conduct short-term research education programs to improve the knowledge and research skills of scientists conducting research in areas relevant to the mission of NICHD, including reproductive, developmental, behavioral, social, and rehabilitative processes that determine the health and well-being of newborns, infants, children, adults, families, and NICHD will consider funding a limited number of targeted, high-impact research education programs in order to enhance the institute's overall mission.

Programs must provide critical educational experiences not available through formal NIH training mechanisms or existing institutional courses.

Such research education programs might include courses that bring together national and international leaders in a field, or multiple fields, to provide intellectual, technical, theoretical and/or practical knowledge to trainees and early stage investigators, to promote the conduct of cutting edge scientific inquiry.

Alternatively, research education programs might include narrowly focused courses that provide an in-depth understanding of, and practical experience with, a research process, such as that required for a technology-driven research area, clinical trial design or pre-clinical, translational research.

The program should ideally include both didactic and hands-on experiences and should be compliant with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Programs exclusively devoted to currriculum development will not be considered appropriate for this FOA. Educational programs that involve centralized activities or partnerships across institutions are encouraged.

The audience for the educational program may include individuals from the upper undergraduate to the Assistant Professor level. Proposed research education programs submitted to this FOA are expected to be designed for, and available to, a broad audience. Programs comprising for-credit courses that are primarily aimed at students or participants at a single institution are not within the scope of this program.

R25 Education Grants are not intended to fund conferences or other workshops that were previously funded by, or are appropriate for support by, the R13/U13 mechanism. All approaches must be justified in terms of the goals and cost effectiveness of the proposed research education program.

Program leaders and faculty should be nationally regarded as leaders in the topic they are contributing to, should have a strong reputation as educators in their field, and, where appropriate, should have current, vibrant research activities. Proposed programs should have clear practical content, with an expectation that participants will leave the program with a strong, working knowledge of the subject matter.

This FOA is not intended to support informational courses that lack concrete practical experience related to the conduct of research, including continuing medical education courses for physicians or other health professionals, nor is it intended to support the formation of mentoring networks or programs with mentoring as the predominant goal.

Research education programs submitted to this FOA must also be distinct from educational opportunities that typically occur in conjunction with research conferences. Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss potential programs with program staff to evaluate the level of NICHD programmatic interest.

Scope of the Education Program This FOA encourages applications to develop, implement and evaluate innovative and interactive short-term education courses for scientists interested in learning state-of-the-art approaches used for conducting research in behavioral, biomedical, or clinical research. Programs must be unique and provide compelling value to students and/or investigators in the field.

Depending on the goals of the proposed training programs, the duration of the short courses can vary from one week or less to a maximum of 12 weeks. Recurring courses are allowed.

The overall research mission of NICHD includes normal and abnormal human development, male and female fertility and infertility, developing and evaluating contraceptive methods, pregnancy, childbirth, prenatal and postnatal development, childhood development through adolescence, and rehabilitation research.

NICHD develops, implements, and coordinates cross-cutting, multidisciplinary research in areas such as improving the safety and efficacy of pharmaceuticals for use in pregnant women, infants, and children; HIV infection and transmission, AIDS, and associated infections; pediatric growth and endocrine research; child development and behavior; developmental biology and typical and atypical development; intellectual and developmental disabilities; gynecologic health conditions, including pelvic floor disorders; childhood injury and critical illness; medical rehabilitation; and demography, social sciences, and population dynamics.

R25 programs may be proposed in any research area relevant to the mission of NICHD. General research interests of NICHD's program branches are summarized below. More detailed information and Program Staff contacts may http://www.

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aspx and for the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research at: http://www. nichd. nih.

gov/about/org/ncmrr/Pages/overview. aspx . Development and Behavior Branch (CDBB) -- The CDBB develops and supports research and research training relevant to the psychological, neurobiological, language, behavioral, and educational development and health Research Branch (CRB) -- The CRB develops and supports research and research training programs in contraceptive discovery and development.

Major research areas include studies of: new contraceptive methods; mechanisms of action and effects of contraceptive and reproductive hormones, drugs, devices, and procedures as well as optimal formulations and dosages of contraceptive agents and spermicidal microbicides. Biology and Structural Variation Branch (DBSVB) -- The DBSV supports research and training focused o?

n understanding the biological processes that control normal embryonic development, as well as the mechanisms that underlie molecular susceptibility and etiology of structural birth defects.

Major program areas for the Branch include developmental genetics, systems developmental biology, early embryonic development and differentiation, biophysics/biomechanics of development, developmental neurobiology and neural crest differentiation, organogenesis, regeneration and regenerative medicine, stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), and structural birth defects.

and Infertility Branch (FIB) -- The mission of the Fertility and Infertility Branch is to support scientific research aimed at alleviating infertility, uncovering new pathways to control fertility, and expanding our fundamental understanding of processes that underlie human reproduction.

The interests of the branch include supporting basic research that increases our knowledge base regarding the diagnosis, management, and prevention of human conditions that compromise fertility.

FIB objectives in relation to this FOA include providing additional training and mentoring in reproductive research and analysis of clinical research data from clinical trials of infertility and/or reproductive diseases and disorders for recent graduates of clinical research programs in reproduction and infertility.

Health and Disease Branch (GHDB) -- The GHDB supports basic, translational and clinical research programs related to gynecologic health throughout the reproductive lifespan, beginning at puberty and extending through the early menopause.

The Branch portfolio includes studies on menstrual disorders, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts and polycystic ovary syndrome, pelvic floor disorders, as well as studies of the mechanisms underlying chronic pelvic pain, vulvodynia, and dysmenorrhea. Obstetric fistula and female genital cutting are also of interest as they apply to both international and immigrant communities.

Emerging emphasis is placed on the role of genomics and epigenomics in elucidating etiology and providing novel approaches for treatment options in an array of gynecologic disorders. and Developmental Disabilities Branch (IDDB) -- The IDDB sponsors research and research training aimed at preventing and ameliorating intellectual and related developmental disabilities.

The mission of the IDDB is to support a program of research in IDD, including common and rare neuromuscular and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Down, Fragile X, and Rett syndromes, inborn errors of metabolism, autism spectrum disorders, and conditions currently and soon-to-be detectable through newborn screening.

and Pediatric Infectious Disease Branch (MPIDB) -- MPIDB supports and conducts domestic and international research related to the epidemiology, diagnosis, clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, transmission, treatment, and prevention of HIV infection in infants, children, adolescents, and women (pregnant and non-pregnant), including HIV complications and co-infections (such as tuberculosis, hepatitis, and malaria).

Furthermore, MPIDB supports and conducts research into the epidemiology, natural history, pathogenesis, transmission, treatment, and prevention of other significant infectious diseases, including: congenital infections, such as Zika virus and cytomegalovirus; tropical diseases, specifically those that affect children and pregnant women; and vaccine-preventable disease in infants, children, adolescents, and women. ?

and Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics Branch (OPPTB) -- The OPPTB supports basic, translational, and clinical research to improve the safety and efficacy of therapeutics, primarily pharmaceuticals, and to ensure centralization and coordination of research, clinical trials, and drug development activities for obstetric and pediatric populations.

The Branch is responsible for developing and supporting a comprehensive national effort to increase the knowledge base for understanding how to appropriately treat disease during pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and adolescence using therapeutic approaches including medications that are appropriately tested within their Growth and Nutrition Branch (PGNB) -- PGNB supports research aimed at understanding basic and clinical aspects of growth and development, including studies of: how nutrition promotes healthy growth and development; lactation and breastfeeding, including the interactions of breast milk and the microbiome, as well as the effects of breast milk's non-nutritive compounds (e.g., oligosaccharides and dipeptides) on enteric pathogens; the causes of obesity in childhood and sequelae of childhood obesity in adulthood; the genetic, nutritional, and hormonal antecedents of bone health and the origins of osteoporosis; the neuroendocrine basis of growth and the onset of puberty; and the development of the hypothalamo-pituitary adrenal, gonadal, and thyroid Trauma and Critical Illness Branch (PTCIB) -- The PTCIB supports research and training focused on preventing, treating, and reducing all forms of childhood trauma, injury, and critical illness to enhance healthy outcomes across the continuum of care.

Topics of interest include respiratory failure, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), traumatic brain injury, sepsis, end-of-life issues in pediatric intensive care unit populations, child maltreatment, violence, and other causes of severe traumatic injury. Dynamics Branch (PDB) -- The PDB supports research and training in demography, reproductive health, and population health.

In demography, the Branch supports research on the scientific study of human populations, including fertility, mortality and morbidity, migration, population distribution, nuptiality, family demography, population growth and decline, and the causes and consequences of demographic change.

In reproductive health, the Branch supports behavioral and social science research on sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS, family planning, and infertility.

In population health, the Branch supports data collection and research on human health, productivity, behavior, and development at the population level, using such methods as inferential statistics, natural experiments, policy experiments, statistical modeling, and gene/environment interaction studies.

Primary Branch objectives in relation to this FOA are to: provide didactic and hands-on instruction in interdisciplinary approaches for population scientists; provide intensive exposure to innovative, advanced, novel, and/or specialized methods that will advance population and reproductive sciences; provide interactive instruction in the use of complex datasets in population science and related fields.

and Perinatology Branch (PPB) -- PPB supports research ranging from basic science to bedside clinical trials. Some topics of interest include: exploring how healthy babies develop and what can go wrong in the process; identifying better ways to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases in pregnant women and newborns, particularly those that use safe, effective, non- or minimally invasive devices and instruments.

The PPB supports training grants for medical researchers in maternal-fetal medicine, neonatology, and related fields.

Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR) -- The NCMRR supports research on the following topics: pathophysiology and management of chronically injured nervous and musculoskeletal systems (including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic conditions); repair and recovery of motor and cognitive function; functional plasticity, adaptation, and windows of opportunity for rehabilitative interventions; rehabilitative strategies involving pharmaceutical, stimulation, and neuroengineering approaches, exercise, motor training, and behavioral modifications; pediatric rehabilitation; secondary conditions associated with chronic disabilities; improved diagnosis, assessment, and outcome measures; and development of orthotics, prosthetics, and other assistive technologies and Research education programs may complement ongoing research training and education occurring at the applicant institution, but the proposed educational experiences must be distinct from those training and education programs currently receiving Federal support.

R25 programs may augment institutional research training programs (e.g., T32, T90) but cannot be used to replace or circumvent Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) programs. Information for award authorities and regulations.

Section II. Award Information Grant: A support mechanism providing money, property, or both to an eligible entity to carry out an approved project or activity. Application Types Allowed Glossary and the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide provide details on Optional: Accepting applications that either propose or do not propose clinical trial(s) Need help determining whether you are doing a clinical trial?

Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards The number of awards is contingent upon NIH appropriations and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. Application budgets must reflect the actual needs of the proposed project, and are limited to $150,000 direct costs per year. The scope of the proposed project should determine the project period.

The maximum project period is 5 years. Individuals designing, directing, and implementing the research education program may request salary and fringe benefits appropriate for the person months devoted to the program. Salaries requested may not exceed the levels commensurate with the institution's policy for similar positions and may not exceed the congressionally mandated cap.

(If mentoring interactions and other activities with participants are considered a regular part of an individual's academic duties, then any costs associated with the mentoring and other interactions with participants are not allowable costs Participant costs must be itemized in the proposed budget. Participants may be paid if specifically required for the proposed research education program and sufficiently justified.

Registration Fees or Tuition - Participants may receive funds to defray registration fees, tuition, and other expenses associated with participation in the program. However, it is expected that the program will be partially funded through registration fees paid for by the participants and their home Institutions. Travel - Support may be requested to defray the cost of travel to and from the program site.

Expenses for foreign travel must be exceptionally well justified, as programs must occur within the U.S. However, travel funds may be requested for individuals who reside in a foreign country Housing - Support may be requested to defray the cost of housing at the program site.

Per Diem - Participants in the research education program may receive a per diem allowance, unless such costs are covered as part of the Costs that are not allowed: Individuals supported by NIH training and career development mechanisms (K, T, or F awards) may receive, and indeed are encouraged to receive, educational experiences supported by the R25 mechanism, as participants, but may not receive salary or stipend supplementation from a research education program.

Because the R25 program is not intended as a substitute for an NRSA institutional training program (e.g.,T32), costs to support full-time participants (supported for 40 hours/week for a continuous, 12-month period) Other Program-Related Expenses Consultant costs, equipment, supplies, travel for key persons, and other program-related expenses may be included in the proposed budget.

These expenses must be justified as specifically required by the proposed program and must not duplicate items generally available at the Off-site rental space and rental of laboratory equipment will be considered if shown to be necessary for the implementation and execution of the program. Renovation costs are not allowable.

Indirect Costs (also known as Facilities & Administrative [F&A] Costs) are reimbursed at 8% of modified total direct costs (exclusive of tuition and fees and expenditures for equipment), rather than on the basis of a negotiated rate agreement. Grants Policy Statement will apply to the applications submitted and awards made in response to this FOA.

Higher Education Institutions Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education Private Institutions of Higher Education The following types of Higher Education Institutions are always encouraged to apply for NIH support as Public or Private Institutions of Higher Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions For-Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses) City or Township Governments Special District Governments Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally U.S. Territory or Possession Independent School Districts Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Faith-based or Community-based Organizations sponsoring institution must assure support for the proposed program.

Appropriate institutional commitment to the program includes the provision of adequate staff, facilities, and educational resources that can contribute to 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. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement , are not allowed.

Applicant organizations must complete and maintain the following registrations as described in the SF 424 (R&R) Application Guide to be eligible to apply for or receive an award. All registrations must be completed prior to the application being submitted.

Registration can take 6 weeks or more, so applicants should begin the registration process as soon as Policy on Late Submission of Grant Applications states that failure to complete registrations in advance of a due date is not a valid reason for a Dun and Bradstreet Universal Numbering System (DUNS) - All registrations require that applicants be issued a DUNS number.

After obtaining a DUNS number, applicants can begin both SAM and eRA Commons registrations. The same DUNS number must be used for all registrations, as well as on the grant application. System for Award Management (SAM) (formerly CCR) Applicants must complete and maintain an active registration, which requires renewal at least annually .

The renewal process may require as much time as the initial registration. SAM registration includes the assignment of a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code for domestic organizations which have not already been assigned a CAGE Code. Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) Code Foreign organizations must obtain an NCAGE code (in lieu of a CAGE code) in order to register in SAM.

must have an active DUNS number and SAM registration in order to complete the eRA Commons registration. Organizations can register with the eRA Commons as they are working through their SAM or Grants. gov registration.

eRA Commons requires organizations to identify at least one Signing Official (SO) and at least one Program Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) account in order to must have an active DUNS number and SAM registration in order to complete the Directors/Principal Investigators (PD(s)/PI(s)) All PD(s)/PI(s) must have an eRA Commons account.

PD(s)/PI(s) should work with their organizational officials to either create a new account or to affiliate their existing account with the applicant organization in eRA Commons. If the PD/PI is also the organizational Signing Official, they must have two distinct eRA Commons accounts, one for each role. Obtaining an eRA Commons account can take up to 2 weeks.

Eligible Individuals (Program Director/Principal Any individual(s) with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research as the Program Director(s)/Principal Investigator(s) (PD(s)/PI(s)) is invited to work with his/her organization to develop an application for support.

Individuals from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and women are always encouraged to apply for NIH support. For institutions/organizations proposing multiple PDs/PIs, visit the Multiple Program Director/Principal Investigator Policy and submission details in the Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) Component of the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.

The PD/PI should be an established investigator in the scientific area in which the application is targeted and capable of providing both administrative and scientific leadership to the development and implementation of the proposed program. The PD/PI will be expected to monitor and assess the program and submit all documents and reports as required. This FOA does not require cost sharing as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement .

3. Additional Information on Eligibility Applicant organizations may submit more than one application, provided that each application is scientifically distinct. The NIH will not accept duplicate or highly overlapping applications under review at the same time.

This means that the NIH will A new (A0) application that is submitted before issuance of the summary statement from the review of an overlapping new (A0) or resubmission A resubmission (A1) application that is submitted before issuance of the summary statement from the review of the previous new (A0) application.

An application that has substantial overlap with another application pending appeal of initial peer review (see NOT-OD-11-101 ). Program leaders and faculty should be nationally regarded as leaders in the topic they are contributing to, should have a strong reputation as educators in their field, and, where appropriate, should have current, vibrant research activities.

Researchers from diverse backgrounds, including racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and women are encouraged to serve as program faculty. Unless strongly justified on the basis of exceptional relevance to NIH, research education programs should be used primarily for the education of U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

and Submission Information Buttons to access the online ASSIST system or to download application forms are available in Part 1 of this FOA. See your administrative office for instructions if you plan to use an institutional system-to-system solution. 2.

Content and Form of Application Submission It is critical that applicants follow the Research (R) Instructions (R&R) Application Guide , including Supplemental Grant Application Instructions except where instructed in this funding opportunity announcement to do otherwise. Conformance to the requirements in the Application Guide is required and strictly enforced.

Applications that are out of compliance with these instructions will not be reviewed.

For information on Application Submission and Receipt, visit Frequently Asked Questions Application Guide, Electronic Submission of Grant Although a letter of intent is not required, is not binding, and does not enter into the review of a subsequent application, the information that it contains allows IC staff to estimate the potential review workload and By the date listed in Part 1.

Overview Information , prospective applicants are asked to submit a letter of intent that includes the following information: Descriptive title of proposed activity Name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of the PD(s)/PI(s) Names of other key personnel Participating institution(s) Number and title of this funding opportunity The letter of intent should be sent to: All page limitations described in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide and the Table of Page Limits must be followed.

for Application Submission The following section supplements the instructions found in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide and should be used for preparing an Follow all instructions provided in the SF424 (R&R) SF424(R&R) Project/Performance Site Locations Follow all instructions provided in the SF424 (R&R) SF424 (R&R) Other Project Information Component Follow all instructions provided in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide with the following additional modifications: & Other Resources.

Describe the educational environment, including the facilities, laboratories, participating departments, computer services, and any other resources to be used in the development and implementation of the proposed program. List all thematically related sources of support for research training and education following the format for Current Other Attachments.

An Advisory Committee is not a required component of a Research Education program. However, if an Advisory Committee is intended, provide a plan for the appointment of an Advisory Committee to monitor progress of the research education program. The composition, roles, responsibilities, and desired expertise of committee members, frequency of committee meetings, and other relevant information should be included.

Describe how the Advisory Committee will evaluate the overall effectiveness of the program. Proposed Advisory Committee members should not be named in the application. Renewal applications with Advisory Committees should include the names of all committee members during the past project period.

Please name your file Advisory_Committee. pdf The filename provided for each Other Attachment will be the name used for the bookmark in the electronic application in eRA Commons.

SF424(R&R) Senior/Key Person Profile Expanded Follow all instructions provided in the SF424 (R&R) Follow all instructions provided in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide with the following additional modifications: Include all personnel other than the PD(s)/PI(s) in the Other Personnel section, including clerical and administrative staff.

Use the section on Participant/Trainee Support Costs to include all allowable categories of funds requested to support participants in the Follow all instructions provided in the SF424 (R&R) PHS 398 Research Plan Component All instructions in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide must be followed, with the following additional instructions: The Research Strategy section must be used to upload the Research Education Program Plan , which must include the following components described below: Proposed Research Education Program Program Director/Principal Investigator Institutional Environment and Commitment Diversity Recruitment Plan Plan for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research Research Education Program Plan Research Education Program.

While the proposed research education program may complement ongoing research training and education occurring at the applicant institution, the proposed educational experiences must be distinct from those research training and research education programs currently receiving federal support.

When research training programs are on-going in the same department, the applicant organization should clearly distinguish between the activities in the proposed research education program and the research training supported by the training program.

Applications must describe the approach that will be used to develop and implement the educational program including: The overall goal of the program and how the educational goals of the proposed program cannot be met through existing institutional programs or The relevance of the proposed educational activities to the research mission of NICHD.

The specific educational activities that will be provided and the methodology of instruction. refresher activities