NIDCR Mentoring Network to Promote a Diverse Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research Workforce (UE5 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Program Description	The NIH Research Education Program (UE5) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this UE5 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 NOFO will support educational activities with a primary focus on: Courses for Skills Development Mentoring Activities This funding opportunity invites applications from experienced investigators and mentors in higher education institutions, professional societies and organizations with existing NIH research funding to develop and direct a mentoring network program to foster the development of a skilled cadre of investigators in DOC scientific research areas to advance the objectives of the NIDCR Strategic Plan.
Application Due Date	May 30, 2024
Eligibility	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.
Length	Up to 5 years
Award Benefits	Application budgets must not exceed $250,000 per year in direct costs and should reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.
How to Apply	View slides from NIDCR's informational webinar on this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): NIDCR Mentoring Network to Promote a Diverse, Oral and Craniofacial Research Workforce (UE5Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Informational Webinar (PDF - 46 pages). Note: It is critical that applicants follow the instructions detailed in this NOFO and any Related Notices. Follow the How to Apply - Application Guide, except where instructed in this NOFO 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.