NIH Research Educational Program - Mentoring Activities & Networks (Parent R25/UE5 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) PA-27-035

NIH Research Educational Program - Mentoring Activities & Networks (Parent R25/UE5 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) PA-27-035 is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Program on Health and Extreme Weather (HEW). This parent funding announcement supports research education programs, specifically for mentoring activities and networks.

PA-27-035: NIH Research Educational Program - Mentoring Activities & Networks (Parent R25/UE5 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Department of Health and Human Services Part 1.

Overview Information Participating Organization(s) National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) Components of Participating Organizations Office of The Director, National Institutes of Health ( OD ) National Eye Institute ( NEI ) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute ( NHLBI ) National Human Genome Research Institute ( NHGRI ) National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism ( NIAAA ) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases ( NIAID ) National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders ( NIDCD ) National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research ( NIDCR ) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases ( NIDDK ) National Institute on Drug Abuse ( NIDA ) National Institute of General Medical Sciences ( NIGMS ) National Institute of Mental Health ( NIMH ) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and National Institute of Nursing Research ( NINR ) National Cancer Institute ( NCI ) All applications to this funding opportunity announcement should fall within the mission of the Institutes/Centers.

The following NIH Offices may co-fund applications assigned to those Institutes/Centers.

Office of Research on Women's Health ( ORWH ) INvestigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE ( INCLUDE Project ) Office of Data Science Strategy ( ODSS ) Funding Opportunity Title NIH Research Educational Program - Mentoring Activities & Networks (Parent R25/UE5 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) UE5 Education Projects Cooperative Agreements Check for any recent Notices of NIH Policy Changes that may impact application requirements.

Funding Opportunity Number (FON) Companion Funding Opportunity See Section III. 3. Additional Information on Eligibility.

Assistance Listing Number(s) 93. 310, 93. T21, 93.

847, 93. 233, 93. 837, 93.

838, 93. 839, 93. 840, 93.

867, 93. 273, 93. 361, 93.

242, 93. 394, 93. 398, 93.

173, 93. 859, 93. 279, 93.

313, 93. 172, 93. 121, 93.

853, 93. 855, 93. 866 Funding Opportunity Purpose The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Education Program supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH.

The overarching goal of the Research Education program is to: Support educational activities that complement and/or enhance training of a workforce to meet the nation's biomedical, behavioral and clinical research needs; Help recruit individuals with specific specialty or disciplinary backgrounds to research careers in biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences; and Foster a better understanding of biomedical, behavioral and clinical research and its implications.

To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this NOFO will support educational activities with a primary focus on: Funding Opportunity Announcement Goal(s) NIH's mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.

Open Date (Earliest Submission Date) The following table includes NIH standard due dates marked with an asterisk. Renewal / Resubmission / Revision (as allowed) AIDS - New/Renewal/Resubmission/Revision, as allowed All applications are due by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization.

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.

Required Application Instructions It is critical that applicants follow the instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide , except where instructed to do otherwise (in this NOFO or in a Notice from NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts ). Conformance to all requirements (both in the How to Apply - Application Guide and the NOFO) is required and strictly enforced.

Applicants must read and follow all application instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide as well as any program-specific instructions noted in Section IV . When the program-specific instructions deviate from those in the How to Apply - Application Guide , follow the program-specific instructions. Applications that do not comply with these instructions may be delayed or not accepted for review.

There are several options available to submit your application through Grants. gov to NIH and Department of Health and Human Services partners. You must use one of these submission options to access the application forms for this opportunity.

Use the NIH ASSIST system to prepare, submit and track your application online. Use an institutional system-to-system (S2S) solution to prepare and submit your application to Grants. gov and eRA Commons to track your application.

Check with your institutional officials regarding availability. Use Grants. gov Workspace to prepare and submit your application and eRA Commons to track your application.

Part 1. Overview Information Part 2. Full Text of Announcement Section I.

Funding Opportunity Description Section II. Award Information Other Award Budget Information Section III. Eligibility Information Section IV.

Application and Submission Information Section V. Application Review Information Section VI. Award Administration Information Section VII.

Agency Contacts Section VIII. Other Information Part 2. 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.

Consistent with this purpose, the R25 program is designed to advance several key educational and workforce development objectives: Support educational activities that complement and/or enhance the training of a workforce to meet the nation's biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs; Help recruit individuals with specific specialty or disciplinary backgrounds to research careers in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical sciences; and Foster a better understanding of biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research and its implications.

To help meet these objectives, this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will support educational activities with a primary focus on Mentoring Activities. These may include initiatives that strengthen professional development skills through mentoring and programs aimed at improving the quality of mentorship.

Such efforts will focus not only on providing technical expertise, but also on offering advice, insight, and professional career guidance to participants. Research Education Program Structure Applicants may propose to include as participants individuals from a single career stage or multiple career stages.

All participants should be actively engaged in the mentoring program for a period of no less than one year, maintaining regular contact with mentors and peers within the program during that time.

Expected outcomes for participants include subsequent involvement in research, subsequent employment in a health research field, authorship of scientific publications, and/or subsequent independent research grant support from NIH or other sources. It is anticipated that most applicants will propose a national or regional mentoring network, or one designed to link two or more complementary organizations.

However, applications that propose mentoring activities within a single organization will also be accepted. All proposals should provide significant new opportunities and should comprise efforts substantially beyond any ongoing mentoring, networking, or research education within individual academic programs or established collaborations among participating organizations.

Applications may also propose coordinating centers that will match mentors and mentees for hands-on research/professional training and mentoring. Mentoring Activities are expected to enhance the participants' professional development and to foster their career trajectories toward independent research.

Proposed programs are thus expected to contribute to the development of a skilled cadre of investigators in a scientific research area that advances the mission of the NIH. Mentoring Activities may be performed at the individual and cohort levels.

Examples of Mentoring Activities include, but are not limited to: Developing and/or incorporating mentor training (e.g., train the trainer), Providing technical expertise, advice, insight, and professional career skills that advance the broad career goals of participants, Facilitating scholarly writing and grantsmanship, Promoting successful transitions from one career stage to another, Providing leadership development, Managing work-life balance and academic/professional service, Helping to identify potential collaborators, interdisciplinary, or translational collaborations that foster a participant's career trajectory towards independent research, Implementing evidence-informed training and mentoring practices, and Monitoring the mentoring program, including oversight of the effectiveness of the participant/mentor match.

Programs should be designed consistent with the stated goals and objectives, and the educational stage of the audience to be reached. The proposed program is expected to align with the mission of the Institute, Center, or Office (ICO) to which the application is submitted. ICOs will not support projects, regardless of the results of peer review, if they do not align with current programmatic priorities.

Moreover, this program can serve as either a grant (R25) or a cooperative agreement (UE5). Therefore, potential applicants are encouraged to consult scientific/research staff at the intended IC listed in Section VII before preparing an application. A description of ICO priorities can be found on the NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices website.

NIH encourages applications from a wide variety of eligible organizations, including those in Institutional Development Award (IDeA)-eligible states, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). Grantees are encouraged to recruit participants who have the potential to significantly benefit from the program.

Consistent with existing NIH practices and applicable law, NIH does not use the race, ethnicity, or sex of participant candidates, participants, or program mentors in the application review process or funding decisions. Applicants and award recipients are encouraged to consult with their General Counsel to ensure all applicable laws and regulations are followed in program design and implementation.

Programs focused on mentoring activities may incorporate secondary elements such as research experiences, courses, curriculum and methods development, and outreach; however, those with a primary focus on one of these elements should be submitted to the companion R25 NOFO PA-27-036 or PA-27-034 , or to other non-parent NOFOs that emphasize research experiences, outreach, courses, and/or curriculum and methods development.

Research education programs may complement ongoing research training and education occurring at the applicant organization, but the proposed educational experiences should be distinct from those training and education programs currently receiving Federal support. Research education 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. Because of the differences in individual ICO program requirements for this announcement, prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices website to ensure that the application is appropriate for the requirements of one of the participating NIH ICOs. Prior consultation with participating NIH staff is highly encouraged.

See Section VIII. Other Information for award authorities and regulations. Section II.

Award Information Grant: A financial assistance mechanism providing money, property, or both to an eligible entity to carry out an approved project or activity. Cooperative Agreement: A financial assistance mechanism used when there will be substantial Federal scientific or programmatic involvement.

Substantial involvement means that, after award, NIH scientific or program staff will assist, guide, coordinate, or participate in project activities. See Section VI. 2 for additional information about the substantial involvement for this NOFO.

Application Types Allowed The OER Glossary and the How to Apply - Application Guide provide details on these application types. Only those application types listed here are allowed for this NOFO. Not Allowed: Only accepting applications that do not propose clinical trial(s).

Note: Applications may propose activities involving human subjects that are not deemed clinical trials. Note: Appointed participants are permitted to obtain research experience in a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor. 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 are not limited, but must reflect the actual needs of the proposed project (See NOT-OD-26-019 ). Typically, budgets are expected to be no more than $500,000 direct costs.

Applicants should consult with the participating NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices website or staff contacts for ICO-specific budgetary information. The scope of the proposed project should determine the project period. The maximum project period is 5 years.

Other Award Budget Information 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 from grant funds). Applicants should consult with the participating NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices website or staff contacts for ICO-specific budgetary information.

Participants may be compensated for participation in activities specifically required by the proposed research education program, if sufficiently justified. Participant costs must be itemized in the proposed budget. Allowable participant costs depend on the educational level/career status of the individuals to be selected to participate in the program.

Travel - Reasonable expenses per participant may be requested to support participant travel to the research site or to a domestic scientific conference. Expenses for foreign travel must be exceptionally well justified. Housing - When applicable, support may be requested to defray the cost of short-term housing at the program site.

Contributions to, or coverage of housing by the institution should be addressed in the Institutional Environment and Commitment section of the application 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 an R25 program, 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) are generally not allowable. 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 applicant organization.

Indirect Costs (also known as Facilities & Administrative [F&A] Costs) are reimbursed at 8% of modified total direct costs (exclusive of tuition and fees, expenditures for equipment and consortium costs in excess of $25,000), rather than on the basis of a negotiated rate agreement. NIH grants policies as described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement will apply to the applications submitted and awards made from this NOFO. Section III.

Eligibility Information Higher Education Institutions - Includes all types Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education Private Institutions of Higher Education Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) 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 Recognized) U.S. Territory or Possession Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government 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 The 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 the planned program. 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. Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.

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 How to Apply - 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 possible. Failure to complete registrations in advance of a due date is not a valid reason for a late submission, please reference NIH Grants Policy Statement Section 2. 3.

9. 2 Electronically Submitted Applications for additional information. System for Award Management (SAM) – 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. Foreign organizations must obtain a NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) Code (in lieu of a CAGE code) in order to register in SAM.

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)- A UEI is issued as part of the SAM. gov registration process. The same UEI must be used for all registrations, as well as on the grant application.

eRA Commons - Once the unique organization identifier is established, organizations can register with eRA Commons in tandem with completing their Grants. gov registration; all registrations must be in place by time of submission. 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 submit an application.

Grants. gov – Applicants must have an active SAM registration in order to complete the Grants. gov registration.

Program 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. All PD(s)/PI(s) must be registered with ORCID . The personal profile associated with the PD(s)/PI(s) eRA Commons account must be linked to a valid ORCID ID.

For more information on linking an ORCID ID to an eRA Commons personal profile see the ORCID topic in our eRA Commons online help .

Eligible Individuals (Program Director/Principal Investigator) 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 their organization to develop an application for 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 How to Apply - Application Guide . The PD/PI should be able to provide 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. Multiple PDs/PIs are encouraged, particularly when each brings unique skill sets and experiences that will enhance the research education program.

At least one of the PDs/PIs must have a record of using rigorous biomedical research in a field applicable to the program to provide scientific leadership to the development and implementation of the program. Additional PDs/PIs with relevant expertise may be included to strengthen the PD/PI team. This NOFO does not require cost sharing as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement Section 1.

2 Definition of Terms . 3. Additional Information on Eligibility Applicant organizations may submit more than one application, provided that each application is scientifically distinct.

NIH will not accept duplicate or highly overlapping applications under review at the same time per NIH Grants Policy Statement Section 2. 3. 7.

4 Submission of Resubmission Application . This means that the NIH will not accept: A new (A0) application that is submitted before issuance of the summary statement from the review of an overlapping new (A0) or resubmission (A1) application. 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 NIH Grants Policy Statement 2. 3.

9. 4 Similar, Essentially Identical, or Identical Applications ) Program faculty should have research expertise and experience relevant to the proposed program. Programs are encouraged to recruit prospective mentors from various career stages (for example, early career as well as established 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. Eligible participants include high school students, undergraduates, graduate and health professional students, postdoctoral scholars and those engaged in clinical residency/specialty training, early-career investigators, and/ or established investigators.

Applications must describe the intended participants, career levels for which the proposed program is planned, and describe how the content is appropriate for participants. The PI/PD will select the participants to be supported by the research education program (see NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices website for ICO priorities).

It is the responsibility of the applicant organization to establish the qualifications of the participants, consistent with applicable law, before they are supported by the program. Section IV. Application and Submission Information 1.

Requesting an Application Package The application forms package specific to this opportunity must be accessed through ASSIST, Grants. gov Workspace or an institutional system-to-system solution. Links to apply using ASSIST or Grants.

gov Workspace are available in Part 1 of this NOFO. 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 instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide , except where instructed in this Notice of Funding Opportunity to do otherwise (in this NOFO, in a policy notice , or other notice from NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts ).

Conformance to the requirements in the How to Apply - Application Guide is required and strictly enforced. Applications that are out of compliance with these instructions will not be reviewed. All page limitations described in the How to Apply - Application Guide and the Table of Page Limits must be followed.

Instructions for Application Submission The following section supplements the instructions found in the How to Apply - Application Guide and should be used for preparing an application to this NOFO. Follow all instructions provided in the How to Apply - Application Guide . SF424(R&R) Project/Performance Site Locations Follow all instructions provided in the How to Apply - Application Guide .

SF424(R&R) Other Project Information Component Follow all instructions provided in the How to Apply - Application Guide with the following additional modifications: Facilities & 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 and Pending (Other) Support. Appropriate institutional commitment should include the provision of adequate staff, facilities, and educational resources that can contribute to the planned research education program. 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.

New applications should not include the names of proposed Advisory Committee members, and proposed members should not be contacted prior to peer review. 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 How to Apply - Application Guide .

Follow all instructions provided in the How to Apply - 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 program.

PHS 398 Cover Page Supplement Follow all instructions provided in the How to Apply - Application Guide .

All instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide must be followed, with the following additional instructions: 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 Plan for Institutional Environment and Commitment Plan for Instruction in Methods to Enhance Reproducibility Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research Research Education Program Plan Proposed Research Education Program.

While the proposed research education program may complement ongoing research training and education occurring at the applicant organization, 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. Applicants should propose a program framework that includes mentoring, resources, and interactive opportunities in a specific scientific area supported by the NIH.

Details about recruitment strategies, the anticipated size and characteristics of the potential participant pool, and selection criteria. Clearly state the goals and objectives of the proposed program and how they address the priorities of one of the participating NIH Institutes or Centers (See NIH Institutes, Centers and Offices website for more information).

Provide the underlying rationale and evidence supporting the need for the program. In instances where the organization has other federally funded research education or training awards (e.g., NIH NRSA awards), describe how this award is distinct from those programs currently receiving Federal support.

Provide an overview of the research education program, including length of the program, major programmatic activities, time commitment expected of participants, and the educational concepts and principles on which the program is based. Describe how the mentoring activities will meet the specific needs of the intended participants, and the likelihood of improving their knowledge and skills.

Describe the strategy that will be used to ensure each participant's experience builds upon their current skills and experiences. If applicable, explain how participants will be matched with appropriate participating program faculty, and how the success of the participant-faculty match will be evaluated. Describe innovative aspects and explain the significance of the program.

Provide support for the feasibility of the proposed activities and how they relate to the strengths of the organization and describe the benchmarks to be used to assess the success of the program. Consider potential problems that may be encountered and describe alternative strategies that could be employed. If multiple organizations are participating in a single application, their respective roles should be described.

For Renewal Applications only: Include a detailed Progress Report (note that the Progress Report falls within the Research Education Program Plan and is therefore included in the page limits for the Research Education Program Plan). Describe: Successes and challenges regarding implementing the programmatic elements described in the previous application.

State the original specific measurable goals, objectives, and anticipated milestones. Describe program outcomes in the context of those goals, objectives and anticipated milestones, and provide explanations for failing to implement previously proposed programmatic elements. The need for continued support in advancing the programmatic priorities of one of the participating NIH institutes or centers.

The progress made in the last funding period and the success of the program. What has been learned through program assessment and how the proposed program content and/or methodologies have been revised since the previous application, and why. Program Director/Principal Investigator.

Describe arrangements for administration of the program. Provide evidence that the Program Director/Principal Investigator has the appropriate expertise and experience necessary to organize, administer, monitor, and evaluate the proposed research education program.

For programs proposing multiple PDs/PIs, describe the complementary and integrated expertise of the PDs/PIs, their leadership approach, and governance appropriate for the planned project. The application should describe how the Research Education Program PD(s)/PI(s) will promote the success of the participants and the research education program.

Provide evidence that an appropriate level of effort will be devoted by the program leadership to ensure the program's intended goal is accomplished. Program Faculty. The application should describe how the participating faculty will promote the success of the participants and the research education program.

Faculty should have research expertise and experience relevant to the proposed program and demonstrate a history of, or the potential for, their intended roles. Program Participants. Applications must identify the career level(s) for which the proposed program is planned.

Applications must describe the eligibility criteria and/or specific educational background characteristics that are essential for participation in the proposed program. Provide details about the pool of expected participants in the program and the sources of the applicant pool.

Describe a recruitment strategy that will reach individuals who may significantly benefit from the program, Describe how participants will be selected from the eligible applicant pool. For Renewal Applications Only: Provide information on the applicants and participants in the last funding period.

Describe participant outcomes in the context of the program's goals (for example, the number of participants, research products such as scientific presentation and publications, and subsequent career outcomes/accomplishments). Include a description of any changes to the recruitment or selection of participants since the previous application, and why. Institutional Environment and Commitment.

Describe any additional aspects of the Institutional Environment and Commitment not addressed under "Facilities & Other Resources" or the required "Institutional Commitment Letter of Support," described below. Appropriate institutional commitment should include the provision of adequate staff, facilities, and educational resources that can contribute to the planned research education program.

This section should not duplicate information provided elsewhere. Where appropriate, describe any