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Research Areas
Areas of Research
Biophysics, Biomedical Technology, and Computational Biosciences
Genetics and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry
Research Capacity Building
Training, Workforce Development, and Diversity
Related Information
Contacts by Research Area
Funding Opportunities and Notices
Post Award Information
Submitting an Application
Resources
NIH RePORTER
Research Training
Research Training Grant Programs
High School Programs
Undergraduate and Predoctoral Grant Programs
Postdoctoral Grant Programs
Faculty Programs
Related Information
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Funding Opportunities by Award Type
Predoctoral Grant Contacts
Postdoctoral Grant Contacts
Resources
Innovative Programs to Enhance Research Training
Funded Institutional Training Grants
NIH RePORTER
Support for Scientific Meetings
NIGMS Training Twitter Feed
Capacity Building
Division for Research Capacity Building
Institutional Development Award (IDeA)
Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH)
Science Education Partnership Awards (SEPA)
Support of Competitive Research (SCORE)
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NIH RePORTER
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Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA)
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6 months
before submission deadline
Read the
funding opportunity announcement
.
Watch the
PRAT webinar
and read the
frequently asked questions
.
Attend a
grant writing workshop
through NIH's Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) or at your institution.
5 months
before submission deadline
Identify
potential preceptors
.
Confirm their ability to serve as mentor in the PRAT program. Note: Each preceptor may be the primary sponsor on only one PRAT/Fi2 application in the same review cycle but may be a co-sponsor on more than one application.
If multiple applications from the same primary sponsor are received in a single cycle, none will be considered
.
Discuss your research idea with selected mentor(s).
3 months
before submission deadline
Begin writing your application (e.g., research proposal, biosketch, etc.).
Use of research organisms is highly encouraged.
Applications using
human subjects
and
vertebrate animals
must address additional review criteria.
Identify the signing official (Authorized Organization Representative) for the NIH institute where you are proposing to conduct your postdoctoral research and discuss intent to apply, timeline for application submission and obtain an
NIH-affiliated eRA Commons account
.
Identify
letter of reference
writers.
2 months
before submission deadline
Get feedback on your application (from research advisor, other mentors, colleagues and
OITE career services
).
1 month
before submission deadline
Finalize your application and ensure all necessary components are included (consult the FOA and PRAT website for guidance).
Coordinate submission of materials by the signing official/AOR noted above.
Note: Some representatives prefer to submit grant applications ahead of the official due date to maximize your opportunity to correct any errors, so maintain contact with them throughout the process.
Ensure
letters of reference
are submitted through eRA Commons by the deadline.
Contact the PRAT Program Director,
kenneth.gibbs@nih.gov
at any time if you have questions.
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