NLM's Short-Term Research Education Experiences to Attract Talented Students to Biomedical Informatics/Data Science Careers and Enhance Diversity (R25) Program

NLM's Short-Term Research Education Experiences to Attract Talented Students to Biomedical Informatics/Data Science Careers and Enhance Diversity (R25) Program is sponsored by National Library of Medicine (NLM). NLM's Short-Term Research Education Experiences to Attract Talented Students to Biomedical Informatics/Data Science Careers and Enhance Diversity (R25) Program is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Library of Medicine (NLM) grant that funds educational institutio…

Expired RFA-LM-22-001: Short-Term Research Education Experiences to Attract Talented Students to Biomedical Informatics/Data Science Careers and Enhance Diversity (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) This notice has expired. Check the NIH Guide for active opportunities and notices. Part 1.

Overview Information Participating Organization(s) National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) Components of Participating Organizations National Library of Medicine ( NLM ) Funding Opportunity Title Short-Term Research Education Experiences to Attract Talented Students to Biomedical Informatics/Data Science Careers and Enhance Diversity (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) July 22, 2019 - Requirement for ORCID iDs for Individuals Supported by Research Training, Fellowship, Research Education, and Career Development Awards Beginning in FY 2020.

See Notice NOT-OD-19-109 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Number Companion Funding Opportunity See Section III. 3. Additional Information on Eligibility .

Assistance Listing Number(s) Funding Opportunity Purpose 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 encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, to pursue further studies or careers in research.

To accomplish the stated over arching goal, this FOA will support creative educational activities with a primary focus on: Open Date (Earliest Submission Date) Letter of Intent Due Date(s) 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 SF424 (R&R) Application Guide , except where instructed to do otherwise (in this FOA or in a Notice from 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 may be delayed or not accepted for review.

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.

The overarching goal of this R25 program is to support educational activities that encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, to pursue further studies or careers in research.

To accomplish the stated overarching goal, this FOA will support creative educational activities with a primary focus on: Research Experiences in Biomedical Informatics and Data Science: For undergraduate students: to provide hands-on exposure to research, to reinforce their intent to graduate with a college degree, and to prepare them for graduate school admissions.

For master’s students: to provide hands-on exposure to research, to extend their skills, experiences, and knowledge base, to prepare them for doctoral program admissions, and future careers in research.

Overview and Program Long-Term Goals The goal of the National Library of Medicine’s (NLM) R25 program is to support educational activities that encourage talented undergraduate and master's students, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, to pursue further training and careers in biomedical informatics and data science.

This R25 training program complements NLM's university-based Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Biomedical Informatics and Data Science Research Training Program (see https://grants. nih. gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-LM-21-001.

html) by providing exposure to biomedical informatics and data science research to undergraduate and master's students and creating a pipeline that leads to future doctoral studies in this field. With both programs, NLM seeks to develop a cadre of scientists capable of leading biomedical informatics and data science research. The NLM supports innovative research and development in biomedical informatics and data science.

The scope of NLM's interest in these research domains is broad, with an emphasis on novel methods and approaches to foster data driven discovery in the biomedical and clinical health sciences as well as domain-independent, reusable approaches to discovery, curation, analysis, organization and management of health-related digital technologies.

Biomedical informatics and data science draw upon many fields, including mathematics, statistics, information science, computer science and engineering, and social and behavioral sciences.

Further, biomedical informatics is an interdisciplinary field that applies theories and processes to study and pursue the effective uses of biomedical data, information, and knowledge for scientific inquiry, problem solving and decision making, motivated by efforts to improve human health.

NIH defines data science as the interdisciplinary field of inquiry in which quantitative and analytical approaches, processes, and systems are developed and used to extract knowledge and insights from increasingly large and/or complex sets of data.

Research domains may include health care delivery, basic biomedical research, clinical and translational research, precision medicine, public health, biosurveillance, health information management, and related areas.

The NIH continues to encourage institutions to diversify their student and faculty populations and to enhance the participation of individuals from diverse groups, including those nationally underrepresented in biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and social sciences research, such as racial and ethnic minorities, those from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, and individuals with disabilities (see NOT-OD-20-031 ).

Although the NIH currently provides multiple opportunities to develop research careers and improve participation for individuals from groups with lower representation in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, reports from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and others, provide strong evidence that diversity remains an ongoing challenge that must be addressed at every level of the educational pipeline.

The NSF Survey of Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering reported that of the U. S citizens and permanent residents who were awarded bachelor’s degrees in science or engineering, 21% were from underrepresented minority groups (URM), and for those awarded doctoral degrees, 14% were from URM.

Thus, the undergraduate to graduate transition continues to be a transition point where science and engineering students from underrepresented groups leave the research enterprise, with the subfield of biomedical informatics and data science having less URMG representation overall.

Specifically, the proportion of URG candidates, in particular, among biomedical informatics doctoral graduates has not increased over time and remains low (see https://academic. oup. com/jamia/article/27/11/1641/5923660?

searchresult=1 ). URMG representation in this field is especially important at a time when informatics tools, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches, are being criticized for amplifying and codifying racial/ethnic bias into mainstream application like health care (see https://doi. org/10.

1093/jamia/ocaa094 ). The NIH and NLM recognize a unique and compelling need to promote diversity in the biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences research workforce exists.

Many benefits result from a diverse NIH-supported scientific workforce, including: fostering scientific innovation; enhancing global competitiveness; contributing to robust learning environments; improving the quality of research; advancing the likelihood that underserved or health disparity populations will participate in, and benefit from health research; advancing health equity, and enhancing public trust.

NLM seeks to further promote diversity and health equity in research training and education programs by developing programs that support the increased participation and retention of individuals from underrepresented backgrounds as defined in the Notice of NIH’s Interest in Diversity (see NOT-OD-20-031 ).

Additionally, NLM strives to increase the pool of future research investigators from diverse backgrounds and facilitate the career advancement and/or transition of participants to the next step in their scientific careers by supporting educational activities that enhance the diversity of the biomedical, behavioral and clinical research workforce.

This R25 research education program enhances NLM's training efforts by providing exposure to biomedical informatics research to talented undergraduate and master's students, including students underrepresented in the field.

The program will complement these research experiences with activities to reinforce the students' intent to graduate and prepare them for doctoral admissions and/or careers in biomedical informatics and data science research.

To accomplish NLM’s goal, the R25 program will support creative educational activities that expose undergraduates and master’s students to research that NLM supports, to reinforce their intent to graduate, and prepare them for doctoral program admissions.

Applicants to the R25 program will be expected to develop a bioinformatics research education program where participants will be supported short-term (i.e.,12 weeks during the summer).

In addition, skills development courses/seminars/workshops that introduce participants to fundamental knowledge in such areas as biomedical, clinical, public health, translational, and consumer health informatics; machine learning, artificial intelligence, health equity, health disparities, and information science will be expected.

Eligible participants consist of undergraduate and master's students who are currently enrolled at an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States. Post-baccalaureate students who are enrolled in an accredited post-bac program may also be considered.

Additionally, undergraduate participants should have already successfully completed one academic year of post-secondary education with completion of at least two academic years preferred. The R25 research experience program proposed should provide broad exposure to biomedical informatics and data science research and create a pipeline for future doctoral studies in biomedical informatics and/or data science.

Fostering collaboration and partnerships across institutions will be important for creating this pipeline. Minority-serving institutions and/or IDeA-eligible institutions , when serving as lead applicant, are encouraged to partner with programs at institutions with established biomedical informatics or data science programs and have an established record of NIH funding.

Similarly, institutions with established biomedical informatics or data science programs, when serving as lead applicant, are encouraged to partner with minority-serving institutions or IDeA-eligible institutions.

Courses for skills development should be uniquely designed to increase interest in and preparation to enter graduate programs in biomedical informatics and data science or a medical informatics-related field of scientific interest to NLM. It is expected that academic and curriculum enhancement activities may vary in how they are formalized and integrated; various strategies, rooted in education research, may be utilized.

These approaches may include, but are not limited to: core biomedical informatics coursework tailored to students backgrounds and needs; curriculum for specialized research techniques; collaborative learning experiences and group activities to convey the excitement and relevance of biomedical informatics to students; advisement regarding the number, level, and sequence of courses that students should take to be competitive for graduate school programs in biomedical informatics; seminars emphasizing scientific reading comprehension, writing, and oral presentation skills; and research career seminars to help prepare students for the transition to a doctoral program.

The expected outcome of this program is increased admissions into graduate programs in research mission areas relevant to NLM among program participants.

Additionally, it is expected that this R25 program will lead to enhanced participation of individuals from diverse backgrounds in the biomedical informatics research workforce who can bring their unique experiences, perspectives and innovation to addressing human disease and the public's health and/or the ethical or social implications of biomedical informatics research.

Other desired program outcomes include completion of bachelor’s degrees, completion of doctoral programs, and achievement of subsequent research funding, such as an NLM individual fellowship or career development awards.

Research experience 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. For specific eligibility requirements, see Section III. Eligibility Information.

The institution will have responsibility for the conduct and oversight of the award, plus the flexibility to determine the optimal configuration with its partner(s) for maximum impact. Technical Assistance Webinar NLM will conduct a technical assistance webinar regarding RFA-LM-22-001 on April 13, 2022, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Eastern Daylight Time.

The webinar will review the purpose and objectives of the FOA, review application instructions, and address questions from applicants concerning the FOA. All prospective applicants are encouraged to participate. To participate, you must preregister at: https://nih.

zoomgov. com/webinar/register/WN_yG5mOvB0SgGAI4WITAh7YA . See Section VIII.

Other 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 The OER Glossary and the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide provide details on these application types. Only those application types listed here are allowed for this FOA. Not Allowed: Only accepting applications that do not propose clinical trial(s).

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 NLM intends to commit $675,000 in FY 2022 to fund up to 5 awards.

Application budgets may not exceed $125,000 per year in direct costs. Applications should reflect the actual needs of the proposed project. 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).

PI/PD, Other Personnel, and Faculty Costs Personnel costs associated with administering this R25 training program must be directly associated with the program and should be well-justified and reasonable. Salary and fringe benefit support for the PD/PI or combination of multiple PDs/PIs is allowed.

Support for program coordinator is allowed as long as their role is clearly defined and significantly different from the roles of the PDs/PIs. The duties and responsibilities of the program coordinators must be included in the budget justification. Salaries and fringe benefits for program faculty are allowed for activities that are not considered a regular part of the individual’s academic duties.

Limited program-related administrative and clerical salary costs associated distinctly with the program that are not normally provided by the applicant organization may be direct charged to the grant only when they are in accordance with applicable cost principles. Total personnel expenses for PD(s)/PI(s), program coordinator, and participating faculty may not exceed 30% of the total direct costs in any year of the project period.

The salary and fringe benefits for a participant should be consistent with the institutional salary policies for employees in similar positions. For non-local participants in summer research experiences, an additional amount up to $3,000 per participant may be requested for housing and round-trip travel to and from the research experience site. These costs must be itemized and justified in the proposed budget.

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.

Expenses for foreign travel 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 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 not allowable. Other Program-Related Expenses Consultant costs, evaluation 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 institution. Total expenses in this category may not exceed 10% of the total direct costs in any year of the project period.

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 FOA. Section III.

Eligibility Information 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 Institutions (AANAPISIs) 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 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. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) 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 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 possible.

The NIH 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 late submission. 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. NATO 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. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)- A UEI is issued as part of the SAM.

gov registration process. SAM registrations prior to fall 2021 were updated to include a UEI. For applications due on or after January 25, 2022, the UEI must be provided on the application forms (e.g., FORMS-G); the same UEI must be used for all registrations, as well as on the grant application.

Dun and Bradstreet Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Organization registrations prior to April 2022 require applicants to obtain a DUNS prior to registering in SAM. By April 2022, the federal government will stop using the DUNS number as an entity identifier and will transition to the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued by SAM.

Prior to April 2022, 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. eRA Commons - Once the unique organization identifier (DUNS prior to April 2022; UEI after April 2022) is established, organizations can register with eRA Commons in tandem with completing their full SAM and Grants.

gov registrations; 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.

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 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. See, Reminder: Notice of NIH's Encouragement of Applications Supporting Individuals from Underrepresented Ethnic and Racial Groups as well as Individuals with Disabilities, NOT-OD-22-019.

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 per 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. Researchers from diverse backgrounds, including racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and women are encouraged to participate as preceptors/mentors. Mentors should have research expertise and experience relevant to the proposed program.

Mentors must be committed to continue their involvement throughout the total period of the mentee’s participation in this award. 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 students will have already successfully completed at least one academic year of undergraduate education at an accredited school or university with completion of at least two academic years preferred for participation in 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 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 instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide 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.

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 plan the review. 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: Chief, Office of Scientific Review National Library of Medicine All page limitations described in the SF424 Application Guide and the Table of Page Limits must be followed.

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

SF424(R&R) Other Project Information Component Follow all instructions provided in the SF424 (R&R) 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 Support. 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 be named in the application if they have been invited to participate at the time the application is submitted.

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 .

Data Tables: Tables should be included to show: (a) participating faculty members, (b) research support of participating faculty members, and for applicants with a previous history of funding for research education in diverse populations, (c) information about past participants and their subsequent activities. For this purpose, the following Data Tables should be used: Data Tables 2 and 4. These tables are not subject to a page limit.

They should be compiled as a single pdf file and saved as "Data_Tables. pdf". Data tables are available here: https://grants.

nih. gov/grants/forms-f/data-tables. htm.

Participating Faculty Biosketches: Combine all participating faculty biosketches into a single PDF and attach this information in the Other Attachments section. Faculty biosketches for participating faculty must follow the instructions for a biographical sketch (refer to Biosketch Format Pages, Instructions and Samples ) with the following exception: a personal statement, while encouraged, is not required.

Please note that the biosketches of the PD/PI and any other senior/key personnel (e.g., co-directors, if applicable, and program staff) should not be included here but they should instead be included in the R&R Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) Form. 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) Application Guide. 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 program. Unallowable costs include, but are not limited to the following: Salary and support for central institutional administrative personnel (e.g., budget officers, grant assistants, and building maintenance personnel), which are usually paid from institutional overhead charges.

Salary and support for administrative activities such as institutional public relations or health and educational services. Undergraduate and graduate student tuition, housing, or food, during the academic year. Daily meals and commuting costs.

Costs for textbooks, laptops, incentives, memberships, or subscriptions to internet services or journals. Support for faculty research (all faculty mentors are expected to have their own research support). Costs of workshops or courses with a limited focus such as preparation for a specific test, (i.e., GRE and MCAT costs are not allowable).

Gifts, such as hats, t-shirts, key rings, tote bags, etc. Social functions that include food and beverages. PHS 398 Cover Page Supplement Follow all instructions provided in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.

All instructions in the SF424 (R&R) 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 Institutional Environment and Commitment Recruitment Plan to Enhance Diversity Plan for 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 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