Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PAR-24-252
NIH Grant for Innovative Biomedical Research Training Programs (IPERT)
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
July 18, 2024
Respond By
October 14, 2026
Identifier
PAR-24-252
NAICS
611430, 541715
This opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), seeks applications for the Innovative Programs to Enhance Research Training (IPERT) grant: - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) - Purpose: - Fund educational programs that develop technical, operational, and professional skills for the biomedical research workforce - Activities must be accessible to a broad audience, from undergraduates to professionals - Eligibility: - Open to government agencies, educational institutions, businesses, and nonprofits - Requirements: - Programs must include strong leadership, recruitment, evaluation, and dissemination plans - Activities should be widely accessible to the biomedical research community - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or OEMs; focus is on educational services and program delivery - Minimum award amount is $500,000 - Notable Aspects: - Emphasis on innovative, inclusive, and scalable training approaches - Programs must target a range of career stages in biomedical research
Description
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) will support innovative educational activities designed to equip participants with technical, operational, or professional skills required for careers in the biomedical research workforce. These activities must be open to the broader biomedical research community and may focus on participants at various career stages from undergraduates to professionals such as faculty and staff scientists. Funded programs will have a robust leadership structure, participant recruitment plan, and evaluation and dissemination plans. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity is discretionary within the health category.