You may be interested in these recent funding opportunity announcements: Jointly Sponsored Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Institutional Predoctoral Training Program in the Neurosciences (T32) (PAR-15-178) Purpose: Prepare predoctoral students for independent research careers in the neurosciences Letter of intent due dates: 30 days prior to the application due date Application due dates: June 10, 2015; May 25, 2016; May 25, 2017 NIGMS contact: Stephen Korn, 301-496-4188 Availability of Administrative Supplements to NIGMS Predoctoral Training Grants (Admin Supp) (PA-15-136) Purpose: Request supplemental funds to existing predoctoral training grants to develop and implement curricular activities to enhance rigor and reproducibility in research and broaden training activities to better prepare students for a variety of scientific career paths Application due date: April 30, 2015 NIGMS contact: Shiva Singh, 301-594-3900

You may be interested in these recent funding opportunity announcements: NIGMS Program of Administrative Supplements for Equipment (PA-15-089) Purpose: Request supplemental funds to existing NIGMS-funded R01, R37, P01, and U01 grants for the purchase of single pieces of equipment whose direct costs are between $50,000 and $250,000 Application due date: March 3, 2015 NIGMS contact: Anthony Carter, 301-594-0943 NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00) (PA-15-083) Purpose: Help postdoctoral researchers complete mentored training; transition to independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions; and launch competitive, independent research careers Application due date: Standard dates apply NIGMS contacts: Oleg Barski, PPBC, 301-594-3827 Paula Flicker, CBB, 301-594-0828 Michelle Hamlet, GDB, 301-594-0943 Stephen Marcus, BBCB, 301-594-2987 Michael Sesma, TWD, 301-594-3900 Biomedical Big Data Training

• NIH Big Data to Knowledge (BD2K) Enhancing Diversity in Biomedical Data Science (R25) (RFA-MD-15-005) Purpose: Provide undergraduate students from underrepresented groups hands-on exposure to big data research experiences; obtain professional training and skills in big data science

Letter of intent due date: February 19, 2015 Application due date: March 19, 2015

• NIH Big Data to Knowledge (BD2K) Biomedical Data Science Training Coordination Center (U24) (RFA-ES-15-004)Purpose: Develop a network of scientists involved in biomedical big data science and produce a discovery index that serves as a primary source for personalized access to publicly available biomedical data science educational resources

• NIH Big Data to Knowledge (BD2K) Initiative Research Education: Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Data Management for Biomedical Big Data (R25) (RFA-LM-15-001)Purpose: Develop an open, online educational course that covers a comprehensive set of topics related to the management of biomedical big data

• NIH Big Data to Knowledge (BD2K) Initiative Research Education: Open Educational Resources for Sharing, Annotating and Curating Biomedical Big Data (R25)(RFA-LM-15-002)Purpose: Develop open educational resources that cover concepts, approaches, relevant use cases and requirements for sharing, annotating and curating biomedical big data

Letter of intent due date: February 17, 2015 Application due date: March 17, 2015

You may be interested in these recent funding opportunity announcements (FOAs): Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program Infrastructure for Clinical and Translational Research (IDeA-CTR) (U54) (PAR-14-303) Purpose: Develop infrastructure and other resources to conduct clinical and translational research in IDeA-eligible states Letter of intent due date: 30 days prior to the application due date Application due dates: October 8, 2014; September 30, 2015; September 30, 2016 NIGMS contact: J. Rafael Gorospe, 301-435-0832 The NIGMS Human Genetic Cell Repository (U42) (RFA-GM-15-005) Purpose: Maintain the current collection of NIGMS Human Genetic Cell Repository cell cultures and DNA samples; acquire, characterize and expand high-quality cell samples; and distribute cell lines and DNA isolated from them to qualified biomedical researchers Application due date: October 1, 2014 NIGMS contact: Michael Bender, 301-594-0943

You may be interested in these recent funding opportunity announcements (FOAs): IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) [P20] (PAR-14-233) Purpose: Augment and strengthen the biomedical research capacity of an IDeA-eligible state Letter of intent due date: 30 days prior to the application due date Application due dates: July 29, 2014; May 27, 2015; May 26, 2016 NIGMS contact: Krishan K. Arora, 301-594-3900 Pharmacogenomics Knowledge Base (R24) (RFA-GM-15-002) Purpose: Develop a high-impact pharmacogenomics knowledge base that serves as a research resource available to the entire scientific community Letter of intent due date: 30 days prior to the application due date Application due date: October 7, 2014 NIGMS contact: Rochelle Long, 301-594-3827

You may be interested in these recent funding opportunity announcements (FOAs): NIH Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hub (REACH) Awards (U01) (RFA-OD-14-005) Purpose: Facilitate and accelerate the translation of biomedical innovations into commercial products that improve patient care and enhance health Letter of intent due date: May 26, 2014 Application due date: June 26, 2014 NIH contact: Kurt W. Marek, 301-443-8778 Limited Competition: Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Phase III - Transitional Centers (P30) (PAR-14-178) Purpose: Transition the core resources and biomedical research activities of Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) into independence and sustainability Application due dates: June 30, 2014; May 26, 2015; May 26, 2016 NIGMS contact: Rafael Gorospe, 301-435-0832 Enabling Resources for Pharmacogenomics (R24) (PAR-14-185) Purpose: Support critical enabling resources that will accelerate new research discoveries and/or the implementation of research discoveries in pharmacogenomics Letter of intent due date: 30 days prior to the application due date Application due dates: September 25, 2014; September 25, 2015; September 25, 2016 NIGMS contact: Rochelle Long, 301-594-3827 Administrative Supplements for Research on Dietary Supplements (Admin Supp) (PAR-14-201) Purpose: Provide supplemental funding to investigate the role of dietary supplements and/or their ingredients in health maintenance and disease prevention Application due dates: October 15, 2014; January 15, 2015; April 15, 2015 NIGMS contact: Scott Somers, 301-594-3827

You may be interested in the following announcements: Undiagnosed Diseases Gene Function Research (R21) (RFA-RM-14-005) Purpose: Investigate the underlying genetics, biochemistry and/or pathophysiology of newly diagnosed diseases in association with the respective gene variant(s) identified through the Undiagnosed Diseases Network Letter of intent due date: May 23, 2014 Application due date: June 23, 2014 NIGMS contact: Donna Krasnewich, 301-594-0943 NIH Blueprint Program for Enhancing Neuroscience Diversity through Undergraduate Research Education Experiences (R25) (RFA-NS-14-010) Purpose: Enhance biomedical research workforce diversity through the development of creative educational activities primarily focused on research experiences, skills development courses and mentoring activities Letter of intent due date: April 28, 2014 Application due date: May 28, 2014 NIH contact: Michelle D. Jones-London, 301-451-7966 Request for Information: Current Clinical Questions in Post-Resuscitation Hypothermia (NOT-GM-14-112) Purpose: Provide feedback on the clinical research questions that need to be answered surrounding post-resuscitation therapeutic hypothermia Response due date: May 30, 2014 Send responses to: Jeremy Brown, 301-594-2755

You may be interested in the following funding opportunity announcements: Big Data Science Purpose: Research and develop new technologies in biomedical computing, informatics and big data science that will support rapid progress in biomedical research

• Early Stage Development of Technologies in Biomedical Computing, Informatics, and Big Data Science (R43/R44) (PA-14-154)

• Early Stage Development of Technologies in Biomedical Computing, Informatics, and Big Data Science (R01) (PA-14-155)

• Extended Development, Hardening and Dissemination of Technologies in Biomedical Computing, Informatics, and Big Data Science (R01) (PA-14-156)

• Early Stage Development of Technologies in Biomedical Computing, Informatics, and Big Data Science (R41/R42) (PA-14-157)

Application due dates: Standard dates apply NIGMS contact: Peter Lyster, 301-451-6446 Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) (R25) (PAR-14-121) Purpose: Develop new or expand existing institutional developmental programs at research-intensive institutions that prepare undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds for attaining the Ph.D. degree in biomedical or behavioral sciences and subsequent competitive research careers and leadership positions Application due dates: May 1, 2014; January 26, 2015; January 25, 2016 NIGMS contact: Daniel Janes, 301-594-0943

You may be interested in these recent funding opportunity announcements (FOAs): Blood and Vascular Systems Response to Sepsis (R01) (RFA-HL-14-028) Purpose: Foster multidisciplinary research projects on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of blood and vascular systems in sepsis pathogenesis Letter of intent due date: January 6, 2014 Application due date: February 6, 2014 NIGMS contact: Sarah Dunsmore, 301-594-3827 Research on the Health Determinants and Consequences of Violence and Its Prevention, Particularly Firearm Violence (R01) (PA-13-363) Purpose: Examine the etiology and consequences of violence as they relate to the health of individuals and communities; test the efficacy and effectiveness of interventions to prevent violence and its precursors; enhance dissemination and implementation of evidence-based strategies into clinical and community settings Application due date: Standard dates apply NIGMS contact: Jeremy Brown, 301-594-4481

You may be interested in these recent funding opportunity announcements (FOAs): Academic Research Enhancement Award (Parent R15) (PA-13-313) Purpose: Conduct small-scale research projects that expose students to meritorious research and strengthen the research environment of the AREA- or R15-eligible applicant institution Application due date: Standard dates apply NIGMS contact: Jean Chin, 301-594-2485 NIH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (Parent R13/U13) (PA-13-347) Purpose: Coordinate high-quality scientific conferences that are relevant to the scientific mission of NIGMS and other participating NIH components Application due date: Standard dates apply NIGMS contact: Ann Hagan, 301-594-4499 NIGMS National Centers for Systems Biology (P50) (PAR-13-351) Purpose: Promote pioneering research, research training, education and outreach programs focused on systems-level inquiries of biomedical phenomena within the NIGMS mission Letter of intent due date: 30 days prior to the application due date Application due dates: October 23, 2013; October 23, 2014 NIGMS contacts: Paul Brazhnik and Peter Lyster, 301-451-6446 Bridges to the Doctorate (R25) (PAR-13-341) Purpose: Promote partnerships/consortia between colleges or universities granting a terminal master’s degree and institutions that offer the doctorate degree, with the goal of increasing the pool of master’s degree students from underrepresented backgrounds who pursue research careers in the biomedical and behavioral sciences and who are trained and available to participate in NIH-funded research Application due dates: November 1, 2013; September 25, 2014; September 25, 2015 NIGMS contact: Michelle R.J. Hamlet, 301-594-3900 The Bridges to the Doctorate Web site offers additional details about the program, including FAQs and application resources.

You may be interested in these recent funding opportunity announcements (FOAs): Bridges to Baccalaureate Program (R25) (PAR-13-333) Purpose: Promote partnerships/consortia between community colleges or other 2-year post-secondary educational institutions granting the associate degree and colleges or universities that offer the baccalaureate degree, with the goal of increasing the pool of community college students from underrepresented backgrounds who pursue research careers in the biomedical and behavioral sciences and who will be available to participate in NIH-funded research Application due dates: October 18, 2013; September 25, 2014; September 25, 2015 NIGMS contact: Michelle R.J. Hamlet, 301-594-3900 NIH Director’s Pioneer Award Program (DP1) (RFA-RM-13-006) Purpose: Support exceptionally creative individual scientists at any career stage who propose pioneering, and possibly transforming, approaches to major challenges that have the potential for unusually high impact on a broad area of biomedical or behavioral research Application due dates: October 18, 2013; October 10, 2014; October 9, 2015 NIH contact: Ravi Basavappa, 301-435-7204 NIH Director’s New Innovator Award Program (DP2) (RFA-RM-13-007) Purpose: Support exceptionally creative early stage investigators who propose bold and highly innovative new research approaches that have the potential for major impact on broad, important problems in biomedical and behavioral research Application due dates: October 25, 2013; October, 17, 2014; October 16, 2015 NIH contact: Ravi Basavappa, 301-435-7204 Limited Pilot for NIGMS Legacy Community-Wide Scientific Resources (R24) (PAR-13-324) Purpose: Maintain existing NIGMS research resources that demonstrate a high value to a community of NIGMS-supported researchers and that are no longer eligible for support under their original initiatives Letter of intent due date: 30 days before the application due date Application due dates: October 15, 2013; October 15, 2014; October 15, 2015 NIGMS contact: Mary Ann Wu, 301-435-0787 Research Centers in Injury and Peri-Operative Sciences (P50) (PAR-13-291) Purpose: Improve understanding at all levels of the biological processes invoked after traumatic or burn injury, or in critically ill patients, including pertinent aspects of wound healing; and foster translational research, bringing basic scientific observations and principles into the clinical arena and using clinical observations to generate or validate mechanistic hypotheses Letter of intent due date: 6 weeks before the standard due date Application due date: Standard dates apply NIGMS contact: Scott Somers, 301-594-3827