Limited Competition: Strengthening Behavioral and Social Science in Medical School Education (R25)

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Purpose: The OBSSR, NCCAM, NCI, NHLBI, NIAMS, and NICHD invite applications for Research Education Grant (R25) to continue and expand support of schools of medicine or osteopathy interested in enhancing medical education through behavioral and social sciences content and curricula. This FOA has three main objectives: (1) Continue the evaluation, development, refinement, and implementation of enhanced courses, instructional techniques and materials, curricula and education designed during the prior K07 awards; (2) Continue the dissemination of curricula and other products to additional medical schools and to other health care professional schools; and (3) Continue to foster health-related research and careers in behavioral and social science within the setting of schools of medicine and osteopathy. Mechanism of Support: This FOA will use the NIH Education program (R25) grant mechanism. Education programs may not be transferred from one institution to another, unless strongly justified (see Section VI.2). Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards: The OBSSR, NCCAM, NCI, NHLBI, NIAMS, and NICHD intend to commit $2,115,000 to support a maximum of 9 awards in FY 2011. Budget and Project Period: Budgets for total costs of up to $235,000 per year and a project-duration of up to five years may be requested. Application Research Strategy Length: The R25 application Research Education Program Plan (uploaded using the Research Strategy section) of the PHS398 Research Plan Component (SF424 Application Guide, Section 5.5) may not exceed 25 pages, including tables, graphs, figures, diagrams, and charts.

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