This program is a fantastic opportunity for your institution to enhance its research capacity. By applying, you'll gain funding for research capacity assessments, allowing you to evaluate the specific resources and support your institution needs. This isn’t just generic funding; it’s tailored to help you create an action plan focused on your unique needs. You'll be better positioned to strengthen your research efforts in health professions or STEM fields, ensuring you can serve historically underrepresented populations effectively.

What’s more, the program is flexible. There are no limitations on the size, revenue, or legal structure of your institution. This means whether you’re a small start-up or a larger entity, you can still benefit. Being approved not only helps you build a stronger foundation for your research, but it also lays out a clear path for future growth and success. With no minimum revenue or employee requirements, qualifying is accessible and straightforward. This is truly an opportunity to make a significant impact without the usual barriers.

Type of Financing
The financing provided through this program is primarily in the form of grants. These grant funds do not require repayment. This means you can focus on your research without the worry of future debt.

Eligible Expenses
The funds can be used for a variety of expenses related to research capacity needs assessments and action plans. This includes costs associated with personnel, equipment, supplies, and other resources that help strengthen research capabilities at your institution.

Restrictions and Fees
The funds cannot be used for indirect costs, entertainment, or any expenses that do not directly support your research initiatives. Also, there are no application or processing fees associated with this program, so you can access the full amount for your research needs without hidden costs.

This program helps your business by providing funding for research capacity assessments. You can use this to evaluate what resources and support your institution needs to strengthen its research efforts.

While the total amount of funding isn’t defined, this opportunity allows you to create an action plan based on the specific needs identified through the assessment. This tailored approach means you'll have a clear path to improve your capabilities, whether in health professions or STEM fields.

It’s designed for all institutions, regardless of size, revenue, or legal structure. With this flexibility, you can focus on building a stronger foundation for your research and better serving historically underrepresented populations in biomedical research.