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Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP)(R25 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Up to $400,000
Type
GRANTS AND FUNDING
Application Difficulty
EASY
Application DeadlineJanuary 31, 2025
Time To Complete4 weeksProgram Budgetno cap
See If You Qualify

Highlights

This program offers a valuable opportunity for businesses in the biomedical field. By applying, you can receive funding to develop and implement innovative educational and mentoring approaches. This means you can create well-structured courses, provide hands-on research experiences, and establish effective mentoring relationships—all essential elements to prepare recent graduates for doctoral studies.

There are no payback conditions, making it a completely risk-free way to enhance your educational initiatives. By participating, you’re not only improving your business’s capabilities but also contributing to a robust pipeline of skilled professionals for the future of biomedical research. Plus, the funding can elevate your institution’s reputation as a leader in research education.

With no minimum or maximum requirements, this program caters to businesses of all sizes. Applying is straightforward and designed to empower you, ensuring that you can easily access the resources needed to thrive. Embrace this chance to make a significant impact in your field while boosting your own business growth.

Financing Details

Type of Financing

This program offers grants to eligible institutions focused on biomedical research education and mentoring. Grants are funds that do not need to be repaid, which is a significant advantage for your business.

Repayment and Fees

Since this is a grant, there are no repayment terms or interest rates involved. You won't find any surprise fees either, as most grants do not come with associated costs.

Eligible and Ineligible Expenses

Eligible Expenses:

  • Funding can be used for research experience programs, course design for skill development, and mentoring activities.
  • It also covers cohort-building activities and career development elements specifically for recent graduates transitioning into doctoral programs.

Ineligible Expenses:

  • Funds cannot be used for independent clinical trials led by participants. However, research experience in a mentor-led clinical trial is permissible.

This structured financial support opens doors for expanding your capabilities and growing your initiatives in biomedical education and mentoring.

Qualifications

  • Qualifying Institutions: Must be a domestic, doctoral degree-granting, research-intensive institution.
  • Research Focus: Program must support biomedical research education and mentoring.
  • Participant Requirements: Appointed participants can only obtain research experience in clinical trials led by mentors or co-mentors (independent clinical trials are not allowed).
  • Location: Available across the country.
  • Sectors: Open to all sectors.
  • Employee Count:
    • Minimum Employees: No minimum required.
    • Maximum Employees: No maximum limit.
  • Company Revenue:
    • Minimum Revenue: No minimum required.
    • Maximum Revenue: No maximum limit.
  • Legal Structure: All legal structures are applicable.
  • Profit Structure: All profit structures are applicable.

Disqualifications:

  • Institutions that do not grant doctoral degrees.
  • Non-research-intensive institutions.
  • Individuals leading independent clinical trials.

Description

This program offers a valuable chance for your business if you're involved in the biomedical fields. You can receive funding to support the development and implementation of innovative educational and mentoring approaches. This funding is designed to help institutions create programs that will prepare recent graduates for doctoral studies, helping them transition smoothly into rigorous research-focused degrees.

The funds can be used for developing well-structured courses, providing extensive hands-on research experiences, and establishing effective mentoring relationships. These elements are crucial to ensure that students from diverse backgrounds can excel in their future careers in biomedical research. By participating, you're contributing to a robust pipeline of skilled professionals who can drive your sector forward.

There are no payback conditions attached to this money, making it a risk-free way to enhance your educational initiatives. By investing in this program, you're not only improving your business’s capabilities but also making a significant impact on the future of biomedical research education.

Program Steps

  1. Gather the Required Documents
    Prepare the following documentation:

    • A detailed project proposal outlining your educational and mentoring approaches.
    • A budget plan indicating how funds will be allocated.
    • Evidence of your institution’s capabilities and prior success in biomedical education or research.
    • Letters of support from relevant stakeholders or partners.
    • An overview of how your program will benefit recent graduates and prepare them for doctoral studies.
  2. Complete the Application Form
    Fill out the online application form available on the program website.

  3. Submit Your Application
    Review your application and submit it through the designated online portal. Ensure all documents are attached.

  4. Monitor Application Status
    Keep track of your application status through the portal. Look out for any communications regarding your submission.

  5. Prepare for Follow-Up
    Be ready to provide additional information or answer questions regarding your proposal if requested by the program administrators.

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