Limited Submission: National Institutes of Health BURT
ORSP invites proposals to a limited submission opportunity (wherein the sponsor limits the number of proposals that an institution may submit to a funding opportunity). One proposal will be selected to move forward to submission to the sponsor. Please send required materials to Susan Pelton, spelton@sfsu.edu, and Thien Lam, ttlam@sfsu.edu by the deadline specified.
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Funding Opportunity: Institutional Biomedical Undergraduate Research Training (BURT)
Overview
The overall goal of the NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) program is to help ensure that a pool of highly trained scientists is available in appropriate scientific disciplines to address the nation's biomedical, behavioral and clinical research needs. Each NRSA program is expected to provide a rigorous, well-designed research training program that includes mentored research experiences, courses, seminars and additional training opportunities to equip trainees with the following skills required for careers in the biomedical research workforce:
- Technical (for example, appropriate methods, technologies and quantitative/computational approaches)
- Operational (for example, independent knowledge acquisition, rigorous experimental design, interpretation of data and conducting research in the safest manner possible)
- Professional (for example, management, leadership, communication and teamwork)
The goal of the BURT program is to strengthen research training environments and develop a pool of well-trained students who:
- Complete their baccalaureate degrees in biomedically-related fields
- Transition into and complete biomedical, research-focused higher degree programs (such as Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.)
Funding and Duration
Budgets are not limited but should reflect needs of proposed project. Project period is up to five years.
Eligibility
NIH encourages multiple principal investigators (PIs), particularly when each brings unique skill sets and experiences that will enhance training. At least one of the PIs must have a record of using rigorous biomedical research in a field applicable to the program. Additional PIs with relevant expertise may be included to strengthen the PI team.
Required Materials for ORSP Submission
Any pages over the limit will not be reviewed
- One-page project summary describing the proposed training program. Indicate the training level(s) and number of trainees and the academic and research background needed to pursue the proposed training. Describe course work, research opportunities and the extent to which trainees will participate directly in research, activities designed to develop technical and/or professional skills and the duration of training. Also indicate how the proposed program relates to current training activities.
- Two-page CV for each applicant.
Selection Criteria
- Does the application provide a compelling rationale for the proposed research training program and propose appropriate training goals and objectives relevant to the rationale?
- Do the PIs have the appropriate background, expertise and administrative and training experience to provide strong leadership, direction, management and administration of the proposed research training program?
- Does the proposed program demonstrate the presence of a sufficient pool of preceptors/mentors with appropriate expertise and adequate resources available to support the training goals and objectives proposed in the application (including short-term training, if applicable)?
- Does the proposed program demonstrate the presence of a sufficient pool of potential trainees in appropriate disciplines and training stages to achieve the training goals and objectives (including short-term training, if applicable)?
Deadlines
- Submit materials to ORSP and committee for review: February 20, 5pm PT
- ORSP and committee to choose one application to move forward: March 6
- First sponsor application deadline: May 25
For more information and guidelines, see the program page.