Population Research Infrastructure Program Short-term Support for Rising Programs (R24)

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA is )to provide short-term infrastructure support for established population centers and programs that are doing research in the areas within the mission of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development s Demographic and Behavioral Sciences Branch (DBSB). The centers to be supported by this program have a solid base in population research, are on a trajectory to become more productive and influential in population research, and, with the infrastructure support provided through this program, are likely to be competitive for a Population Research Infrastructure Program (R24) award within three to five years. The Infrastructure Population Research Infrastructure Program  Short-term Support for Rising Programs replaces the Developmental Infrastructure for Population Research Program (see PAR-06-362). No more than one new award will be made per fiscal year. Each award will be for no more than $150,000 in direct costs per year for a minimum of three years and a maximum of five years. These awards are not renewable. This funding opportunity will use the NIH Research Resource (R24) award mechanism. Eligible institutions: Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education; Private Institution of Higher Education; Nonprofit with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education); Nonprofit without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education); Small Business; For-Profit Organization (Other than Small Business); State Government; Domestic Institution Eligible Project Directors/Principal Investigators include any individual with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research. The Project Director/Principal Investigator should be a scientist or science administrator who can provide effective scientific and administrative leadership. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support. One application per institution is permitted. Applications for renewal or supplementation of existing projects may not be submitted in response to this FOA.