Limited Submission Opportunity: NIH Jointly Sponsored Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Institutional Predoctoral Training Program in the Neurosciences (T32 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
URL: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-22-265.html
OBJECTIVES:
The purpose of the Jointly Sponsored Predoctoral Training Program in the Neurosciences (JSPTPN) is to provide strong, broad neuroscience training that will enable students to become successful research scientists at a time when the field is advancing at an astonishing pace. Neuroscience research increasingly requires investigators who can cross boundaries, draw on knowledge and approaches from various disciplines and levels of analysis, and apply this breadth of knowledge in novel ways to yield new discoveries about the nervous system. Moreover, the ability to conduct impactful neuroscience research requires strong foundational skills in experimental design, statistical methodology and quantitative reasoning related to study design, analysis and interpretation.
Breakthroughs in neuroscience have come, and will continue to come, not only from a deep and broad understanding of the nervous system, but also from an understanding of biological systems not historically associated with neuroscience. For example, blood brain barrier function is now known to be heavily dependent on the multidrug resistance transporter, inflammatory responses are key components of many neurological disorders, and metabolic processes historically associated with biology or diseases outside the nervous system are now known to play a role in both normal brain function and neurobiological disorders. To achieve the goals of the JSPTPN, students should therefore be exposed to a broad spectrum of relevant science. In addition, the training supported by the JSPTPN must be grounded in principles of rigorous experimental design, an understanding of the critical need for, and proper use of, statistics, and quantitative literacy.
FUNDING INFORMATION:
Application budgets are not limited but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project. Project period of 5 years.
ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS:
This FOA does not require cost sharing.
INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS:
Interested investigators should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review by DATE: 2/15/2024
- Questions outlined in InfoReady Review application;
- A letter of recommendation from the appropriate department chair or dean;
- A brief statement (up to 2 pages) by the candidate describing their scientific achievements and proposed project including proposed faculty and how the program will support diversity;
- A brief budget outline for the proposed research;
- Up-to-date CV or biosketch.
A faculty committee drawn from both campuses will review internal proposals and select nominees.
DEADLINES:
Internal Materials Due: Thursday, February 25, 2024
Sponsor Deadline: Saturday, May 25, 2024
In requesting to be considered by the Vice President and Associate Provost for Research for this limited submission funding opportunity, you are making a commitment, if selected, to submit your proposal to the sponsor in a timely manner and to Sponsored Programs in accordance with the Proposal Submission Policy.