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NIH BRITE Program Grant for Undergraduate Bioengineering Education

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking applications for the Bioengineering Research, Innovation and Technology Education (BRITE) Program to enhance undergraduate education in bioengineering and related STEM fields. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) - Program Focus: - Support for undergraduate freshmen and sophomores at baccalaureate degree-granting institutions - Development of integrated educational activities: - Summer bridge programs - Academic year activities - Summer research experiences - Aimed at preparing students for doctoral degrees or research careers in bioengineering, biomedical imaging, or related STEM fields - Eligibility: - Public, state, and private higher education institutions with modest NIH research project grant funding - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or vendors; this is a grant for educational program development - Service: Development and implementation of undergraduate bioengineering education programs - Unique Requirements: - Student participants receive support for the first two years of undergraduate training - Emphasis on integrated, multi-year educational activities - Programs must align with the NIBIB mission

Description

The BRITE Program aims to foster the development of undergraduate freshmen and sophomores to pursue further studies and careers in bioengineering, biomedical imaging, or other STEM fields relevant to the NIBIB’s mission. The program supports integrated educational activities including a summer bridge program, academic year activities, and summer research experiences. It is intended for baccalaureate degree granting institutions with modest NIH research project grant funding, with the goal of preparing students for doctoral degrees or research careers in relevant fields. Student participants will receive support for the first two years of their undergraduate training. Eligible applicants include public, state, and private institutions of higher education.

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