The NIH Research Education Cooperative Agreements Program (UE5) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this Helping to Accelerate Research Potential (HARP) UE5 program is to complement and/or enhance the training of a workforce to meet the nation’s biomedical, behavioral and clinical research needs. The main objective of the HARP UE5 program is to provide opportunities and mentorship for current NIDDK grantees, especially postdoctoral scholars and junior faculty from diverse backgrounds, to enhance their skills in areas that are critical for establishing and maintaining successful independent academic research careers.
To accomplish the stated overarching goal, this FOA will support creative educational activities with a primary focus on:
- Courses for Skills Development
- Mentoring Activities
The HARP UE5 program aims to develop a network of mentors and scholars, with the expectation that scholars will apply for a career stage-appropriate NIH research project grant (e.g., R01 or R01-equivalent grant for junior faculty scholars; K grant for postdoctoral scholars) after their participation in the program. The scholars of the HARP UE5 program will be assigned by NIDDK staff and UE5 recipients will not be responsible for the recruitment of scholars.
Deadlines:
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Letter of Intent Due Date(s): October 30, 2022
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Application Due Date(s): November 20, 2022
RFA-DK-22-002 Expiration Date: December 01, 2022
The PD(s)/PI(s) should be established investigator(s) conducting research in NIDDK-relevant mission areas and should have professional experience relevant to the proposed program, e.g., a track record of mentoring and training the next generation of the biomedical research workforce, demonstrated commitment to the training of individuals from diverse backgrounds, a record of independent research funding, recent peer-reviewed research publications, and career progression in a research-intensive faculty career. The PD(s)/PI(s) should be capable of providing both administrative and training leadership to the development and implementation of the proposed program. The PD(s)/PI(s) will be expected to monitor and assess the program and submit all documents and reports as required.
The NIDDK encourages multiple PD(s)/PI(s), particularly when each brings a unique perspective and areas of expertise that will enhance the programmatic activities. Additional PD(s)/PI(s), including individuals with experience in areas such as science education, pedagogy, mentoring and career development for early-career scientists and scientists from underrepresented backgrounds, may be included to achieve the goals of the program.