The Research on Interventions program supports research that tests assumptions and hypotheses regarding social and behavioral factors that might inform and guide potential interventions intended to increase interest, motivation, and preparedness for careers in biomedical and behavioral research, with a particular interest in those interventions specifically designed to increase the number of students from underrepresented groups entering careers in these fields. The proposed research need not be restricted to underrepresented minority students. Comparative research that analyzes the experience of all groups in order to place that of underrepresented students in context and to learn whether and how interventions should be tailored to make more underrepresented students successful in biomedical careers may well be particularly illuminating and is, therefore, encouraged. This funding opportunity is not designed to support evaluation of (an) existing programs; the purpose is to stimulate research on the underlying assumptions or hypotheses upon which they are built.
The total requested project period for these awards may not exceed 4 years. Although the size of award will vary with the scope of the research proposed, it is anticipated that the amount of individual awards will range between $150,000 to $250,000 (direct costs) per year. Awards are renewable.
The letter of intent receipt date for this FOA is September 22, 2009, and the application due date is October 22, 2009. For additional information about the Research on Interventions program, see the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, August 14, 2009 (RFA-GM-10-008), or call Dr.Shiva Singh at 301-594-3900.
Research on Interventions Participating Institutions
