National Cancer Institute Youth Enjoy Science Research Education Program (R25)
Deadline: September 27, 2024
5 pm
Amount: Total allowable personnel (including consultants) cost is proportional to the number of participants in the program. For each participant, up to $4,500 (Direct Costs) is allowed for personnel (including consultant) costs per year. All personnel and consultant costs must be adequately justified and take into consideration yearly fluctuations in required effort. Up to $1,500 per participant per year is allowed for research education-related expenses, such as lab supplies, poster production costs, books, registration and travel to attend and present research at a professional meeting, etc. A housing allowance can be requested by the program each year. The average cost for the housing allowance may not exceed $1,000 per participant. 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.
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 NOFO will support educational activities with a primary focus on:
- Research Experiences
- Curriculum or Methods Development
- Outreach
The NCI’s mission is to conduct and support research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs concerning cancer. This funding opportunity seeks to facilitate educational activities that encourage students from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in biomedical research, to become knowledgeable about cancer and available to focus on cancer later in their careers. To promote broad interest in pursuing a career in biomedical research via early intervention strategies, the NCI Youth Enjoy Science (YES) Program will support efforts to create and maintain an institutional program to engage grades 6-12 and/or undergraduate students in cutting edge cancer research experiences. The proposed institutional programs may also provide research experiences for the grade 6-12 teachers and undergraduate faculty members. The goals are to inspire interest in biomedical sciences, help envision research as a career path, and strengthen practical research and career skills. In alignment with these goals, institutions may develop unique programs that capitalize on their research strengths and are responsive to their target populations.
More Info: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-24-026.html