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The National Science Foundation (NSF) has made two awards to APSA to administer the Political Science Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant (DDRIG) program. The NSF awarded APSA $1,410,000 to administer the DDRIG program from 2020 to 2023, and they renewed this award to continue its administration from 2023 to 2026.

"APSA is excited to support the advancement of knowledge of citizenship, government, and politics by providing funding for highly promising doctoral dissertation research. The program also plans to draw upon APSA’s networks and programming to promote diversity and representation throughout the recruitment, selection, and support of awardees."   

– Steven Rathgeb Smith, Executive Director of APSA

The Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant project provides support to enhance and improve the conduct of doctoral dissertation research in political science. Awards will support basic research which is theoretically derived and empirically oriented. The APSA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant program will award between twenty and twenty-five grants yearly of between $10,000 and $15,000 to support doctoral dissertation research that advances knowledge and understanding of citizenship, government, and politics. The 2024 cycle of APSA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants opens April 1, 2024 and closes June 15, 2024.

The program will also connect awardees to APSA’s extensive professional development and public engagement networks and resources, to amplify the effect of the award on the awardee’s career and on the impact of their work as they explore solutions to a wide range of institutional, political, and social challenges. In addition, it will support the advancement of national health, prosperity, and welfare, by supporting projects that identify ways to use knowledge of citizenship, government, and politics to benefit society. The APSA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants was funded under  NSF award number 2000500  and under NSF award number 2317099 .

Advancing diversity and inclusion in the profession is a key priority of the association and the  APSA Strategic Plan . As such, APSA is committed to identifying and supporting especially promising doctoral dissertation research, particularly research by scholars from groups, institutions, and geographic areas that are underrepresented in political science. The APSA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants Program is dedicated to recruiting diverse applicant and reviewer pools to fund doctoral students from diverse groups and institutions, and ultimately support increased participation of women and underrepresented minorities in political science research.

For more information, contact  [email protected] .

All proposals for APSA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants must include the following:

These frequently asked questions will be helpful to PhD students who are considering applying for the APSA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant.

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Dissertation Fellowship for Historically Underrepresented Persons in Anthropology

The American Anthropological Association invites minority doctoral candidates in anthropology to apply for a dissertation writing fellowship of $10,000. The annual Dissertation Fellowship for Historically Underrepresented Persons in Anthropology (formerly the Minority Dissertation Award) is intended to encourage members of racialized minorities to complete doctoral degrees in anthropology, thereby increasing diversity in the discipline and/or promoting research on issues of concern among minority populations. Dissertation topics in all areas of the discipline are welcome. Doctoral students who require financial assistance to complete the write-up phase of the dissertation are urged to apply.

A nonrenewable dissertation fellowship of $10,000 will be provided annually to one anthropology graduate student. In addition, the fellowship award winner will receive paid registration to the annual meeting and reimbursement travel to the annual meeting from the Yolanda T. Moses Minority Travel Fund.

Eligibility

An applicant must be:

• A member of a historically underrepresented U.S. racialized minority group such as African Americans, Alaska Natives, American Indians or Native Americans, Asian Americans, Latino/as, Chicano/as, or Pacific Islanders.
• Graduated from a U.S. high school or completed a GED certificate in the U.S.
• Enrolled in a full-time academic program leading to a doctoral degree in anthropology at the time of application.
• Admitted to degree candidacy before the dissertation fellowship is awarded.
• A member of the American Anthropological Association.
• Applicants must have had their dissertation proposals approved by their dissertation committees prior to application.

*Students of any sub-field or specialty in anthropology will receive equal consideration

Nomination Requirements

• Candidates must have a record of outstanding academic achievement.
• Applicants must be members of the American Anthropological Association at least one month prior to submitting materials for the AAA Minority Dissertation Fellowship Program.
• The dissertation research must be in an area of anthropological research.
• The recipient of the fellowship must be in need of a fellowship to complete the dissertation. The applicant will be required to provide information regarding their current financial and funding situation.

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Research Plan/Summary of Dissertation
• Official Transcript
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Statement Regarding Employment
• Disclosure Statement
• Bibliography of References
• Recommendation Letter

Award recipients are expected to serve on the selection committee for the following two years.

Submission Deadline: March 15, 2024

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Past Recipients

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2022 Dissertation Grant Program

The National Institute of Social Sciences (NISS) invites nominations for its 2022 Dissertation Grants Program. NISS Dissertation Grants are designed to support outstanding Ph.D. students who need resources to complete doctoral work that promises to significantly advance their fields of study. Any accredited U.S. university that awards doctoral degrees in the social sciences is eligible to nominate a graduate student for an NISS Dissertation Grant.

For 2022, NISS seeks nominations in the fields of  Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology . Interdisciplinary projects that include one or more of these fields as a major component may also be considered. 

preferred Disciplines

Eligibility.

Any accredited U.S. university that grants doctoral degrees in the appropriate social science field is eligible to nominate a graduate student to receive an NISS Dissertation Grant. Each university may nominate up to three (3) candidates per grant period. If a university nominates more than one candidate, they may come from one or more of the disciplines listed above.

Number & Size of Grants

For 2022, NISS anticipates making two to four grants in amounts ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 each . NISS may consider granting larger amounts on a case-by-case basis.

Covered Expenses

Grants may be used to cover any necessary expenses related to completing a dissertation, including but not limited to travel to a library or archive, photography or photocopying, field research, and conference support (including fees, childcare, and per diem). 

Nomination Requirements

Each nomination must include the following information, uploaded via the application portal: 

The nominee’s CV 

The nominee’s personal statement of no more than 750 words describing the project, the planned uses for money requested, and any relevant skills (i.e., statistics, foreign languages) the nominee possesses

A one-page project budget

A letter of support from the nominee’s academic sponsor that addresses (1) the nominee’s academic qualifications and (2) the merits of the nominee’s research

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Deadline, Schedule and application Process

Nominations are due no later than Monday, May 2, at 5:00 pm Eastern Time . We expect to announce the winner(s) in early June 2023. Dissertation Grant winners and their advisors will be invited to an awards ceremony in New York City anticipated to be held in early fall.

Nominations must be submitted online via the Application Portal to the right. The nomination must be submitted online by the university’s provost , or another officer specifically designated for this task.

Contact Jonathan Piel, Grants Committee Chair, at 917.658.8939 or [email protected] .

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Learn about various funding opportunities designed to promote diversity, including awards for students, predoctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty members, all contributing to a more diverse and inclusive research workforce.

Funding Opportunities for Research Supplements to Support Candidates from High School Students Through Faculty ‌

• Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research These are administrative supplements to active research grants to enhance the diversity of the research workforce by recruiting and supporting students, postdoctoral trainees, and eligible investigators from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups shown to be underrepresented in health-related research. More information about NIMH diversity and re-entry supplements is available on our frequently asked questions page.
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• Individual NRSA for Diverse Ph.D. Students (F31) These fellowships support the research training of predoctoral students from groups that have been shown to be underrepresented in the biomedical research workforce.
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• NIH Blueprint D-SPAN Award (F99/K00)   This award supports a defined pathway across career stages for outstanding graduate students who are from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups that are underrepresented in neuroscience research. This two-phase award will facilitate completion of the doctoral dissertation and transition of talented graduate students to strong neuroscience research postdoctoral positions and will provide career development opportunities relevant to their long-term career goal of becoming independent neuroscience researchers.
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• Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity  The objective of this award is to facilitate a timely transition of promising postdoctoral researchers from diverse backgrounds from mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions at research-intensive institutions. This initiative includes Clinical Trial Not Allowed, Clinical Trial Required, and Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required (BESH) opportunities.
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• Research Opportunities for New and “At-Risk” Investigators to Promote Workforce Diversity (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)  The overarching goal of this program is to enhance the diversity of new investigators and at-risk investigators conducting research within the mission of the participating NIH institutes and centers.
• Administrative Supplement for Continuity of Biomedical and Behavioral Research Among First-Time Recipients of NIH Research Project Grant Awards   The overarching goal of this program is to enhance the retention of investigators facing critical life events who are transitioning to the first renewal of their first independent research project grant award or to a second new NIH research project grant award.

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• NIH Neuroscience Development for Advancing the Careers of a Diverse Research Workforce (R25)  This research education program supports NIMH mission-relevant programs to increase the pool of Ph.D.-level neuroscience researchers from diverse backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research.
• NIMH Support for Conference Grants to Promote Inclusion in the Research Workforce (R13) This opportunity supports conferences and workshops to promote inclusion within the neuroscience and mental health research workforce, with a particular focus on advancing the participation of women and individuals from underrepresented minority groups.
• Administrative Supplements to Promote Diversity in Research and Development of Small Businesses-SBIR/STTR  Administrative supplements to active NIH SBIR/STTR grants to enhance the diversity of the research workforce and increase the participation of women and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in small businesses.
• NIH Blueprint and BRAIN Initiative Program for Enhancing Neuroscience Diversity Through Undergraduate Research Education Experiences (BP BRAIN-ENDURE) (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)  This initiative will provide institutional awards to develop neuroscience research education programs comprised of collaborative partnerships integrated across different educational institution types.
• Instrumentation Grant Program for Resource-Limited Institutions (S10 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)  This grant program supports the purchase of state-of-the-art scientific instruments to enhance the research and educational missions of resource-limited institutions. Requested instruments may support biomedical research and education.
• STrengthening Research Opportunities for NIH Grants (STRONG): Structured Institutional Needs Assessment and Action Plan Development for Resource Limited Institutions (UC2 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed  ) This program supports research capacity needs assessments by eligible Resource-Limited Institutions. The program will also support the recipient institutions to use the results of the assessments to develop action plans for how to meet the identified needs.
• NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)  This program supports research education activities that complement other formal training programs in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of the NIGMS Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) R25 program is to support educational activities that encourage pre-college students (pre-kindergarten to grade 12) from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, to pursue further studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
• Assessment of Climate at Institutions (ACt) Award (RC2 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)  Solicits applications to conduct institutional climate assessments using validated survey instruments and to develop action plans for positive change in the recruitment, hiring, retention, and advancement of faculty, including those from groups underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral research.

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Ford foundation: dissertation fellowships for minorities.

Annual award to increase the presence of under-represented minorities on the nation's college and university faculties, to enhance diversity on campus, and to address the persistent effects of past discrimination. With this award, the Ford Foundation supports doctoral scholars in completing their dissertations.

Field of Study

Behavioral sciences; literature & languages; history, philosophy, & religion; social sciences; education; life sciences; chemistry; earth sciences; physics & astronomy; engineering, mathematics, and computer sciences.

Eligibility

Ph.D. and Sc.D. students who are U.S. citizens from one of the following minority groups: Native American Indian, Alaskan Native (Eskimo or Aleut), Black/African American, Mexican American/Chicano, Native Pacific Islander (Polynesian or Micronesian), and Puerto Rican. Must have completed all degree requirements except the writing and defense of the dissertation, including coursework, examinations, language requirements, etc.

One-year stipend: $28,000; Expenses paid to attend one Conference of Ford Fellows; Access to Ford Fellow Liaisons, a network of former Ford Fellows who have volunteered to provide mentoring and support to current fellows.

2023 Competition Dates: The 2023 online application module is OPEN and accepting applications. 2023 Dissertation and Postdoctoral application deadlines: December 08, 2022 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) 2023 Predoctoral application deadline: December 15, 2022 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) 

Supplementary Materials deadline for submitted applications:  January 5, 2023 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) 

Notification of 2023 awards: TBD

Application

DEADLINE VARIES. CHECK WEB SITE:  https://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/index.htm​  Complete information and application materials available on line.  Or contact:  The Fellowships Office Attn: Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs 500 Fifth Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 Tel: 202-334-2872

Deadline:  Thursday, December 8, 2022

Funding Type:  Fellowship

Related Degrees:  Ph.D.

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Graduate Funding

Ph.D. candidates are automatically considered for funding during the graduate admissions process; no separate fellowship application is required. A typical award includes a combination of university and department fellowships, and teaching and graduate research assistantships. Students with teaching or graduate research assistantships will receive, as part of their employment, a monthly stipend, up to 9 credits of tuition remission, the out-of-state tuition waiver if they are not TX residents, and health insurance premium benefits.

After the first year, and each year thereafter, students are evaluated on their academic and professional progress. Funding is contingent on the student making satisfactory academic progress toward their degree, maintaining full-time enrollment (9 credit hours), and on availability of funds. Therefore, students are also encouraged to pursue their own sources of funding.

Many UT departments also offer teaching assistantships. Students should reach out directly to those departments to inquire about these opportunities.

Teaching Assistants

Teaching assistants are graduate students who help faculty with the conduct and delivery of courses. Services provided by teaching assistants include, but are not limited to, grading, monitoring, leading lab and/or discussion sessions, offering office hour assistance to students, and performing clerical tasks associated with course instruction. Teaching assistants are supervised by the course instructor of record and are subject to established departmental policies on student academic employment.

Graduate Research Assistants

Graduate research assistants are students who, in the course of their academic training, are employed in part-time or temporary research positions, where the student's academic training is based in part on the research performed or where the research duties being performed will assist the student in fulfilling his or her degree requirements. All duties and services of graduate research assistants are carried out under the supervision and direction of faculty or administration.

Graduate School Fellowships

Graduate School Fellowships help recruit a diverse graduate student body at the University of Texas at Austin.  Students on full fellowship will receive a monthly stipend, up to 9 credits of tuition remission, and health insurance premium benefits. See, the Graduate School website for more information.

National Fellowship Opportunities

Students are encouraged to apply for fellowships or grants from national, international, industrial or foundation sources. Below we have listed some of the major national fellowships available for graduate study. 

Information about grants, a free scholarship search and other funding opportunities can be found at: 

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AAUW Educational Foundation Dissertation Fellowships Female U.S. citizens or permanent residents may apply for this fellowship.

American Anthropological Association Minority Dissertation Fellowship Program Provides dissertation funding for minority students studying anthropology.

American Council of Learned Societies ACLS invites research applications from scholars in all disciplines of all the humanities and related social sciences.

American Educational Research Association Dissertation Grants Grants for students writing dissertations on educational policy.

Carter G. Woodson Institute for Afro-American and African Studies Fellowship This two-year research fellowship provides funding for dissertation work that focuses on Africa and/or the African Diaspora.

Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships Fellowships that promote ethical or religious values in all areas of human endeavor.

Harry Frank Guggenheim Dissertation Fellowships Funding for dissertation research in human dominance, aggression and violence. Applications especially encouraged from students in biological and social sciences.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program The Foundation's Dissertation Fellowship is for up to $25,000 for advanced doctoral students who are completing dissertations that further understanding of the educational pathways and experiences of high-achieving, low-income students. Minimum eligibility includes demonstration of superior academic ability and achievement, successful defense of the dissertation proposal, and unmet financial need.

Josephine de Karman Fellowship Provides funding for doctoral students completing their dissertation. All fields are welcome to apply, but special consideration is given to students in the humanities.

National Science Foundation SBE Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants Dissertation funding for students enrolled at U.S. institutions for up to 24 months. Supports research in the social, behavioral, economic and biological sciences

Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellowships for Research Related to Education Applicant is not required to be a U.S. citizen, but doctorate must be sought at a U.S. university.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NIH), Health Services Research Dissertation Awards (R36) Funding for dissertation work on topics such as healthcare, medicine, social or behavioral sciences, health services research, social sciences, epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy and health informatics.

Wenner-Gren Foundation Dissertation Fieldwork Grants Supports dissertation research in anthropology.

Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Grants in Women's Studies and Women's Health Supports research about women in society, history, the psychology of women, and women as seen in literature and art. A separate grant promotes research on issues relating to women's health.

American Association of University Women Foundation Administers various scholarship programs. Each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documents.

Association of Women in Science Education Foundation Fellowships Provides several fellowships for women pursuing doctoral degrees in science fields such as behavioral science, life science, physical science, social science or engineering.

Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships for Women and Minorities A listing of minority scholarships for college and graduate school students, fellowships, internships and grants.

The Center for Black, Brown, and Queer Studies Fellowship Program Dedicated to interdisciplinary research, pedagogy, and mentorship in critical race, Indigenous and postcolonial, and queer studies.

Department of Education Administers various scholarship programs. Each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documents.

Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Support for the arts, environmental conservation, prevention of child abuse, and medical research.

Ford Foundation Dissertation and Predoctoral Fellowships

Humane Studies Fellowships Fellowships are awarded to graduate students pursuing careers or research in liberty-advancing fields, including economics, philosophy, law, political science, history and sociology.

Intercollegiate Studies Institute Graduate Fellowships Program Offers several fellowships in fields related to education, Western civilization and history.

Mellon Fellowships The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation supports a wide range of initiatives to strengthen the humanities, arts, higher education, and cultural heritage. In addition to its defined grantmaking areas, the program provides funding for competitive fellowships and institutional awards.

National Endowment for the Humanities NEH offers a variety of grant programs to individuals and organizations that do the highest quality work to promote the humanities.

Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study Several fellowship opportunities for students to conduct research at Smithsonian institutes.

Social Science Research Council Fellowship and grant programs engage themes ranging from global issues facing the U.S. and Japan, to security, drugs and democracy in Latin America, to approaches to the study of contentious politics. Our largest fellowship program, the International Dissertation Research Fellowship supports the next generation of scholars in the humanities and social sciences pursuing research that advances knowledge about non-U.S. cultures and societies.

Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Fellowships that support the development of future leaders at a variety of career stages in several critical fields.

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American Indian College Fund (AICF) Disburses approximately 6,000 scholarships annually for American Indian students seeking to better their lives through higher education.

American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) Provides financial support, professional development activities and guidance to promising doctoral students and postdoctoral trainees with the goal of moving them toward high achievement in areas related to ethnic minority behavioral health research or services.

Gates Millennium Scholars The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) program supports African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American students with high academic and leadership promise who have significant financial need, in order to increase the representation of these target groups in the disciplines of computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health and the sciences.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Administers various scholarship programs. Each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documents.

McNair Scholars Program Provides funding for low-income and first-generation college students, and students from historically underrepresented ethnic groups.

Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship Scholarship for minority students in one of the following fields: public administration, accounting, finance, political science, economics or business administration.

P aul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Provides fellowships for graduate students in all fields of study who are permanent residents, naturalized citizens or children of naturalized citizen parents.

Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships for Women and Minorities A listing of minority scholarships for college and graduate school students, fellowships, internships and grants. 

Southern Regional Educational Board Program for Southern states’ students to pay in-state when studying out-of-state

United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Administers various scholarship programs. Each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documents.

Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts Offers financial support for graduate research in the history, theory, and criticism of art, architecture, urbanism and photographic media.

Samuel H. Kress Foundation Fellowships Competitive fellowships supported by the Kress Foundation are awarded to art historians and art conservators in the final stages of their preparation for professional careers, as well as to art museum curators and educators.

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation's German Chancellor Fellowship for Prospective Leaders The German Chancellor Fellowship offers you an opportunity to take the next career step in Germany – irrespective of your field of work.

American Institute of Indian Studies Fellowship Fellowships for graduate students conducting research for their doctoral dissertations in India.

Boren Graduate Fellowships These fellowships provide up to $30,000 to U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency. Boren Fellowships support study and research in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests, including Africa, Asia, Central Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East. Contact: [email protected]

Cambridge Commonwealth Trust/Cambridge Overseas Trust The Cambridge Commonwealth Trust and Cambridge Overseas Trust support international students (non-UK citizens) on degree courses at the University of Cambridge.

Chateaubriand Fellowship - for PhD's in Humanities & Social Sciences   The Chateaubriand Fellowship is a grant offered by the Embassy of France in the United States. It supports outstanding Ph.D. students from American universities who wish to conduct research in France for a period ranging from 4 to 9 months.

Council of American Overseas Research Centers The Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) offers PhD candidates who are in the dissertation writing stage of their doctoral work and Post-doctoral scholars/researchers an opportunity to fund regional and trans-regional research. The fellowship is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. State Department. The fellowship is only open to U.S. citizens.

DAAD Research Grants for Recent PhDs and PhD Candidates in Germany Funding for dissertation or postdoctoral research at libraries, archives, institutes, or laboratories in Germany; U.S. citizens; 2-6 months during calendar year.

Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study Abroad Sponsored by the Institute for International Education. Students in any field may apply but must be U.S. citizens.

International Education Financial Aid IEFA is a resource for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for US and international students wishing to study abroad. 

Luce Scholars Program Provides stipends, language training, and individualized professional placement in Asia for students who have limited exposure to Asia.

Rotary Foundation Promotes international understanding and friendly relations among people of different parts of the world.

Social Science Research Council Dissertation Fellowships for Area Research Funding in the social sciences, humanities; graduate students must be enrolled in U.S. institutions.

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Minority students are students who come from an ethnicity or race other than Caucasians, commonly known as whites. Their population on college and university campuses is on the rise!

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reveals that the overall percentage of minority students admitted to college after completing high school has been on the rise since 2000. In particular, the enrollment of Asian and Hispanic learners grew higher in 2016 than in the years 2000 and 2003.

The overall post-baccalaureate enrollment rate for Hispanic students is more than twice the growth between 2000 and 2016 , with a 134% increase from 111,000 students to 260,000.

Similar growth has been highlighted among Black post-baccalaureate enrollment, indicating a 100% increase, from 181,000 to 363,000 students. It indicates that the college enrollment of minority students composed of Asians, Blacks, and Hispanics is increasing in contrast to their white peers.

Factors such as globalization, the number of minority-friendly degree programs, diversity in higher education, and minority student preparation are possible key players in these statistics. With the appropriate and up-to-date resources and tools, minority students in doctorate programs can succeed in post-secondary education, just like their white colleagues!

Minority Students in A Nutshell

For purposes of identification and proper classification, a person is considered a minority student if he or she is either:

African American/Black

The student is having ancestries in any of the black racial groups in the African continent.

Asian American

The student is from Southeast Asia, the Far East, Pacific Islands (Polynesia, Micronesia, Melanesia, and Hawaii), and the Indian Sub-Continent (including Pakistan).

Hispanic American

A student of Portuguese or Spanish culture with roots in Central or South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean Islands.

Native American

The student is a member of a state or federally recognized Indian tribe or whose grandparents and parents have such association. It includes the native people of Alaska.

Resources for Minority Students

In an initiative to advocate diversity, Ph.D. resources for minority students are becoming more accessible and easier to find.

Admission in doctorate programs by ethnic minority learners has generally trailed behind the average. On the contrary, the success difference has become narrower. For instance, the NCES highlights that currently, more than one-fourth of Ph.D. students are part of the underrepresented minority groups.

The goal of diversity in doctorate studies has baffled the country for several decades. The diversity regulations have cultivated significant efforts and initiatives from academic institutions, philanthropists, and professional groups to recognize a higher number of women and students from minority groups.

Prospective minority students who are planning to pursue a graduate program can enjoy a wide variety of resources ranging from scholarship programs to financial aid to career and networking resources. Because several minority students may be the first in the family to attend a graduate program, comprehensive and first-generation information has been provided.

Scholarships and Fellowships

AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research

The program grants numerous funds to learners to support writing and research of a supervised doctorate thesis at an accredited college or university.

It advocates representatives of historically underrepresented communities, including Pacific Islanders, Latinos, Hispanics, Asians, American Indians, and African Americans.

AICPA Fellowships for Minority Doctoral Students

The fellowship program grants $12,000 to advocate Minority CPAs that serve as role models for minority learners in the classroom and other settings that highlight the potential to become accounting professors. It paves the way for classroom diversity within CPA doctoral programs.

American Association of University Women

The American Association of University Women is hailed as one of the most reliable sources of funding for female graduate students. During the 2018 to 2019 school year, the association granted $3.9M to 250 outstanding non-profits and women.

Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund

The Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund offers scholarship programs to qualified students who belong to low-income or poverty-level families. These are the first in their families to enroll in college, representing the underserved communities.

Asian Pacific Fund

Asian Pacific Fund offers numerous scholarship programs every academic year for a total of $1,000 to Pacific Islanders or Asian Americans enrolling in a U.S.-based academic institution for a doctorate program in Economics.

One of these scholarships is the Hsiao Memorial Economics Scholarship. These scholarship programs give priority to doctorate students of Chinese origins.

CHCI Graduate Fellowship Program

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute delivers a graduate fellowship program for pre-doctorate learners pursuing to make an impact and learn more in public policy. Candidates will receive a gross stipend worth $27,500 for a 9-month fellowship program in Washington, District of Columbia.

Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program

Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program is facilitated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Annually, it offers four doctorate grants for minority students and women who aren’t able to finance for Ph.D. studies in maritime archaeology, ecology, marine biology, oceanography, and other related studies.

Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships

The Ford Foundation Fellowship Program advocates applicants that currently obtain legal U.S. status. It includes explicitly those with fortification under the DACA program. This program provides funding to Ph.D. candidates at accredited colleges and universities, including for-profit schools.

Fulbright Scholar Program

The global scholarship program provides opportunities for 155 nations around the world. The program delivers opportunities for diverse international students to study in the United States and for diverse American students to travel and study abroad. It has increased global awareness and leadership for international collaboration.

Gates Millennium Foundation

The Gates Scholarship will provide aid to 300 applicants from at least one of these minority groups: Hispanic American, Asian & Pacific Islander American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, and African American.

The program can fill the difference between Pell Grants and all other financial aid to supplement the entire costs of graduate education.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Hispanic Scholarship Fund provides $500 to $5,000 worth of grants based on need. Qualified applicants are high school and college learners of Hispanic origins that meet the academic achievement requirements for GPA, eligible residents of the country, and students that are enrolled in an accredited academic institution.

Jackie Robinson Foundation

Jackie Robinson Foundation offers fellowships and scholarship programs and provides additional support services through the foundation’s “42 Strategies for Success” curriculum as well as job placement and mentoring programs.

KSEA-KUSCO Scholarships for Graduate Students

The Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association collaborates with the Korea-U.S. Science Corporation Center each year to grant 20 scholarships worth $1,500 each to graduate learners of Korean origins who are pursuing a master’s or doctorate program.

Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship

Administered by Tyler Technologies, the Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship is provided with a total of $8,000 per year through the Government Finance Officers Association. It offers scholarships to outstanding minority students pursuing master’s or doctorate programs and planning for a career in government finance.

NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship

This program provides 35 fellowship programs of $27,500 to advocate dissertations that offer fresh perspectives to informal or formal education anywhere on the planet. The objective is to inspire numerous scholars and disciplines to undertake an academic improvement research project.

National GEM Consortium Ph.D. in Science Scholarship

The National GEM Consortium provides Ph.D. Science Scholarship programs to minority students enrolling in 1 st year of doctorate education in any natural science field of studies such as computer science, biology, mathematics, earth science, physics, and chemistry.

Candidates are provided with full tuition coverage at a GEM academic institution member, paid summer internship, and $16,000 living compensation.

Poise Foundation Post-Secondary Scholarships

These scholarship programs are aimed toward assisting African-Americans who need finances for their post-secondary education. The candidates should, however, meet a set of criteria that include monetary need or being a descendant of slaves.

Predoctoral Fellowship in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

The American Psychological Association’s Predoctoral Fellowship in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services provides preference to Ph.D. students who belong to minority groups such as Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Asian American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and African American.

Candidates will receive network collaborations, dissertation support, ancillary training, and three years of funding.

SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program

The Southern Regional Education Board Doctoral Scholarship Programs provide a $20,000 yearly stipend to qualified racial minority students enrolled in a full-time and campus-based doctorate program at an accredited college or university in the U.S.

Financial Assistance Resources

U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Aimed at advocating the common interests of Asian-American professional organizations and businesses, the U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce also offers college internship and scholarship programs to foster mentorship and leadership among Asian students and companies.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Advocating the accessiblity of education as one of its primary endeavors, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People strives to achieve equality for everyone in different areas of society.

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

The membership of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association is comprised of law students and professionals, ranging from law school professors to lawyers to judges.

Minority Student Achievement Network

The Minority Student Achievement Network is an agreement of school districts committed to removing academic inequalities in colleges and universities. As part of its goal, it provides a comprehensive listing of scholarship programs for minority students.

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund is a civil rights association that influences the legal system to enhance the socio-economic and political status of Latinos in the U.S. It also offers numerous scholarship programs to Latino students.

Hispanic Education Association

The mission and goal of the Hispanic Education Association are to administer professional growth and educational achievement for Hispanic students.

Federal Student Aid

The Federal Student Aid is the country’s one-stop-shop for everything related to financial aid programs. It is managed by the U.S. Department of Education.

Fastweb! has one of the most detailed listings of scholarship programs for students, including members of the minority groups. Its website is a portal that matches prospective students to scholarship opportunities that are suitable for them.

American Indian College Fund

The American Indian College Fund is a not-for-profit organization. It offers scholarship programs and other forms of educational support.

American Bar Association

The American Bar Association advocates internal groups, including one that represents the minority law student communities around the country. It is the premier association for lawyers in the U.S.

Financial Aid – Women of Color in Doctorate Programs

American Dissertation Fellowship

This fellowship program offers a generous amount between $6,000 to $30,000 to assist women of color in obtaining the final year of their doctorate programs.

Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship

Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship program is a product of the collaborative efforts of the National Marine Sanctuaries and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It offers scholarships to female minority students pursuing education in oceanography, maritime archaeology, marine biology, and related disciplines.

Faculty for the Future Scholarship

The Schlumberger Foundation offers a maximum of $50,000 annually to women of color from emerging or developing economies who are completing doctorate education in STEM or STEM-related disciplines.

The Laurels Fund Scholarship

The Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting presents women of color with scholarship opportunities that award up to $5,000 for their doctoral studies in Accounting. Qualified applicants must submit a resume or CV, a statement of objectives and goals, two letters of reference, and copies of any published articles.

The National Association of Black Journalists

This association offers a yearly scholarship program of $3,000 to a qualified African American or Black woman in her final year of a doctorate program related to journalism, communication, or any related discipline.

Women of Color Scholars Program

This scholarship program is sponsored by the United Methodist Church’s General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. It provides this award to women of color pursuing doctorate education in any field of study. To qualify, an applicant must be an official member of the Methodist church for at least one year at the time of application.

Agencies, Publications, and Organizations

5 Facts About Latinos and Education

Latino study trends represent an overall positive perspective of higher high school completion rates and lesser out-of-school rates. Education and college enrollment have a good reputation among the Latino public sentiment.

The educational pattern is combined with low rates of four-year admission, high enrollment in community colleges, low usage of student loans, and reduced baccalaureate completion rates.

Certificates and Degrees Conferred by Race/Ethnicity

The NCES report describes the trend in African American completion of doctorate degrees over the past years, plus the year-to-date measure. The growth in Hispanic and Black educational attainment has been steady and dramatic.

Educational Attainment

The census reports of educational attainment in the country highlight the trend in educational attainment among minority students. The report describes some supplemental information, such as the fact that the number of native-born doctorates is lesser than the number of foreign-born doctorates.

Who Earns A Doctorate

The report describes the increase in doctorate education in underrepresented minority groups. The number of African American or Black doctorate students grew by 31% while the number of Hispanic doctorates rose by 71% over the past ten years.

Advocacy & Education

American Council on Education

The American Council on Education aims to address the challenges surrounding equal opportunities for minority students and underrepresented communities in U.S. institutions of higher learning.

American Indian Higher Education Consortium

Unified through the consortium, the United States’ 38 tribal colleges and universities aim to address regulations of American Indian post-secondary education.

Demos: Higher Education

Demos, a public policy association committed to equality, is integrated with a series of publications dedicated to Higher Education. It aims to discuss topics such as financial security by ethnicity, types of loans and risks, comprehensive student debt, and college education without debt.

Techstars Foundation

Techstars Foundation aims to develop more diversity in the tech entrepreneur setting through partnerships with individuals, corporations, and non-profits. It intends to offer sponsorship programs, scholarships, and grants.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund is a platform for historically black colleges and universities and their student communities. It provides advocacy programs, talent outsourcing, and scholarship opportunities for minority students.

Young Invincibles

Young Invincibles encourages people to help young individuals have a more excellent voice in the world of politics and foster the economic well-being of the generation. One mission of the group is advocating diversity and higher education – one of the four primary issues they address.

Community Resources

Alpha Pi Omega

Alpha Pi Omega is an American-Indian sorority that has 21 chapters across the country. One of the sorority’s goals is the preservation of the members’ Native American legacy.

American Indian Student Association

While there is no administrated national AISA, numerous campuses across the country have an organization with a similar name. The American Indian Student Association aims to preserve its heritage and educate other student groups about it.

Capoeira is an African-Brazilian martial art that integrates acrobatics, music, and dance. Students can discover their cultural heritage while benefiting from the fitness perspective. It is also among the country’s most popular clubs serving minority students, especially in the Hispanic and Latino communities.

League of United Latin American Citizens

League of United Latin American Citizens campus organizations replicate the national association’s mission of obtaining equal education in Latino communities. The organization facilitates a yearly youth conference program during the Spring season.

Multicultural Student Union

This student organization is not affiliated with the primary Student Union. Organizations in numerous higher education institutions around the country share this name. This group fosters professional development and heritage sharing among minority student communities.

National Black Student Union

The National Black Student Union works to develop black undergraduates’ college experience. It has 23 collegiate members across the country.

National Pan-Hellenic Council

The National Pan-Hellenic Council is a group of historically minority-based Greek fraternities and sororities. This organization aims to deliver a sense of camaraderie, pay it forward to the community, and strive for academic achievement.

National Society of Black Engineers

Black undergraduates and graduates in the engineering field are eligible for the student membership alternative of the NSBE. The organization helps with college preparation and facilitation of events, networking opportunities, and scholarship programs.

The Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science

Simply called SACNAS, the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science chapters advocate the education of specific cultural groups to prepare them for professional STEM career pathways.

National Resources

College Access Challenge Grant Program

The College Access Challenge Grant Program of the DOE includes preparing low-income students for success in post-secondary education. It offers career preparation, student loan assistance, FAFSA assistance, and financial preparation.

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities

Members of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities obtain services like access to events and conferences, career advancement and development, exchange student programs, internships, and scholarship programs. It represents over 470 colleges in Latin America, Puerto Rico, Spain, and the U.S.

Hispanic-Serving Institutions

Hispanic-Serving Institutions are accredited higher education facilities that have a Hispanic population of 25% or more. They seek to make successful post-secondary studies a reality for Hispanic students.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Historically Black Colleges and Universities are accredited universities across the U.S. that offer opportunities for education to students of different ethnicities. They also offer programs that benefit the African-American communities.

National Indian Education Association

Student members of the National Indian Education Association take advantage of community tools and resources dedicated to helping Indian students succeed in doctorate studies through career prep resources and scholarship programs.

Office of Post-Secondary Education – Programs

This is a section of the U.S. Department of Education that lists colleges and programs related to Asians, Blacks, Native Americans, and other minority students’ needs and passions.

Accommodation, Food, and Living

Everyone in the United States who requires assistance for a wide range of services, including food, housing, nutrition, and utilities, can search for their local 2-1-1 companies and verify if they can qualify for assistance.

American Campus Communities

Prospective graduates can explore off-campus living at a wide range of price points by browsing the ACC listings for local apartment catalogs, specifically catering to college student communities.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

FAFSA is a need-based financial assistance program. If eligible students receive FAFSA assistance, that stipend can be utilized for food and accommodation expenses. Any cash left can be used to settle tuition fees and educational expenses.

Feeding America

Prospective minority student graduates can browse through a nationwide database of community food banks to find a nearby location. It advocates fighting hunger in the country by providing free meals to qualified beneficiaries.

The Federal Pell Grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Education is a need-based grant. It distributes financial resources based partially on accommodation and living costs aside from schooling-related expenses.

Student Support Services Program

Another type of federal grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education is the Student Support Services Program that can be integrated with the Pell Grant. This program helps students in all academic revenues. It also offers temporary accommodation to homeless or low-income minority students during semester breaks.

Sublet.com is a platform that connects college students with cheap housing alternatives instead of rental apartments and homes. Students can browse for subletting results in their chosen location without fees.

United Negro College Fund College Readiness

The UNCF offers numerous scholarship programs for black students. They also offer college readiness tools and resources that discuss financial education and procedures for applying for financial aid.

Career and Networking Resources

Asian American Journalists Association

The Asian American Journalists Association advocates newsroom diversity by involving Pacific Islander and Asian-American journalists with career opportunities in the industry.

INROADS offers employment and educational support to student achievers, including services such as workforce solutions, mentoring sessions, paid internship opportunities, and coaching programs. Its population is composed of 80% first-generation college students.

Minorities in Media Connect

Creatives, journalists, and marketing professionals of color who are mid-level professionals or beyond can explore leadership, and advanced roles in the field through this association.

NAACP Job Finder

This tool helps minority students explore career opportunities through companies and employers who value diversity. It also facilitates a wide range of conferences and networking events.

National Association of Asian American Professionals

The National Association of Asian American Professionals hosts virtual training programs, conferences, job listings, and job fairs, as well as links to career resource groups. It is composed of members who are career- and community-oriented.

National Black MBA Association

Despite its official name, the National Black MBA Association isn’t restricted to black members with MBA programs. It advocates career development through career resources, training, conferences, and networking events.

National Congress of American Indians

As the country’s largest and oldest American Indian and Alaskan Native association, the National Congress of American Indians highlights the issues impacting natives. The association is also a useful resource that features career listings, scholarship programs, internship opportunities, and fellowships.

National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives

The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives or NOBLE links blacks in law enforcement to job opportunities, online training centers, networking opportunities, events, and training conferences.

Professional Diversity Network

Professional Diversity Network is developed to meet the demands of employers pursuing diversity in the workplace. It has seven elements, including those specifically designed for Asians, Blacks, and Hispanics.

Resources – Women of Color in Doctorate Programs

Tips for Women of Color Navigating Doctorate Programs

Disorient Co offers essential tips and strategies for women of color, exploring an ideal university setting where they can thrive once admitted to a specific doctorate program.

Association of Black Women Physicians

Since 1982, the Association of Black Women Physicians has facilitated a platform for black women physicians to pay it forward to their communities. The association provides sister-to-sister advocacy, scholarship programs, and mentoring opportunities.

Black Ph.D. Network

This association works to inspire more women of color to complete doctorate studies by providing collaboration, networking, and support services. It also fosters more diversity within academic settings.

Sisters in the Dissertation House: A Dissertation Narrative

Women of color completing their doctorate programs and dissertation work go to Dr. Jennifer Bacon for practical advice and relevant insights. Dr. Bacon’s book “Sisters in the Dissertation House: A Dissertation Narrative” focuses on this subject.

The Stronger Our Voice, the Greater Impact We Might Force

Victoria Duran, a professor at the University of San Francisco, provides insightful information to students who are interested in mentorship through her “The Stronger Our Voice, the Greater Impact We Might Force” publication.

Optimizing Mentoring Programs for Women of Color

This comprehensive guide offers assessment tools for calculating the effectiveness of mentorship programs for women of color. It also offers insights on how to develop a successful program.

Public Leadership Education Network

Headquartered in Washington D.C., the mission of the Public Leadership Education Network is to inspire women in leadership positions and motivate them to legislate policy changes. Most members are doctorate students or degree holders, and 45% of them are women of color. Numerous mentorship programs and advocacies are also available in PLEN.

SisterMentors

This not-for-profit organization works to match successful women of color with other women of color who are completing baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees. It aims to provide mentorship programs and support to students during their academic journey.

Susan La Flesche

A Smithsonian Magazine article describes the fascinating life of Susan La Flesche, the first Native American to complete a medical degree. It is an inspiring read for any woman of color who needs to overcome the challenges to pursue their graduate studies.

Women of Color Leadership Network

Developed in 1993 as a member of the Center for Women and Community at UMass Amherst, the Women of Color Leadership Network serves as an outstanding example of one of the numerous ways colleges and universities can advocate women of color on campus.

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The proposal deadline for the Dissertation and Research Grants is May 30, 2024.

Dissertation Grants —Dissertation Grants are available for advanced doctoral students and are intended to support the student while analyzing data and writing the doctoral dissertation.

Research Grants —Research Grants are available for faculty at institutions of higher education, postdoctoral researchers, and other doctoral ­level scholars. 

Dissertation Grants

The National Institute of Social Sciences (NISS) invites nominations for its 2022 Dissertation Grants Program. NISS Dissertation Grants are designed to support outstanding Ph.D. students who need resources to complete doctoral work that promises to significantly advance their fields of study. Any accredited U.S. university that awards doctoral degrees in the social sciences is eligible to nominate a graduate student for an NISS Dissertation Grant.

For 2022, NISS seeks nominations in the fields of  Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology . Interdisciplinary projects that include one or more of these fields as a major component may also be considered. 

• Duke Internal: April 19, 2022
• The submission deadline for this year’s competition is May 8, 2023

Any accredited U.S. university that grants doctoral degrees in the appropriate social science fields is eligible to nominate a graduate student to receive an NISS Dissertation Grant. Each university may nominate up to three (3) candidates per grant period. If a university nominates more than one candidate, they may come from one or more of the disciplines listed above.

For 2022, NISS anticipates making two to four grants in amounts ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 each . NISS may consider granting larger amounts on a case-by-case basis.

Owing to the sponsor's restriction on the number of applications that may be submitted from Duke, anyone wishing to pursue nomination should submit the following materials as one PDF.

Required materials:

The nominee’s CV 

The nominee’s personal statement of no more than 750 words describing the project, the planned uses for money requested, and any relevant skills (i.e., statistics, foreign languages) the nominee possesses

A one-page project budget

A letter of support from the nominee’s academic sponsor that addresses (1) the nominee’s academic qualifications and (2) the merits of the nominee’s research (letters of support can also be sent directly to [email protected])

Internal application link: https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/QTDUxS  

Instructions for creating an account (if needed) and submitting your materials:  https://ctsi.duke.edu/about-myresearchproposal

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National Institutes of Health ( NIH )

R36 Dissertation Award

NOT-OD-23-012 Reminder: FORMS-H Grant Application Forms and Instructions Must be Used for Due Dates On or After January 25, 2023 - New Grant Application Instructions Now Available

NOT-OD-22-190 - Adjustments to NIH and AHRQ Grant Application Due Dates Between September 22 and September 30, 2022

See Section III. 3. Additional Information on Eligibility .

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to enhance the diversity of the mental health research workforce by providing dissertation awards in all research areas within the strategic priorities of the NIMH to individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in biomedical, behavioral, clinical and social sciences research. This FOA provides support to complete a mental health-related doctoral research project and includes funds not readily available in NRSA predoctoral (F31) awards, which limit support to stipends, tuition and fees, and institutional allowance.

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All applications are due by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections to errors found in the application during the submission process by the due date.

It is critical that applicants follow the instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide , except where instructed to do otherwise (in this FOA or in a Notice from NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts ).

Conformance to all requirements (both in the Application Guide and the FOA) is required and strictly enforced. Applicants must read and follow all application instructions in the Application Guide as well as any program-specific instructions noted in Section IV . When the program-specific instructions deviate from those in the Application Guide, follow the program-specific instructions.

Applications that do not comply with these instructions may be delayed or not accepted for review.

There are several options available to submit your application through Grants.gov to NIH and Department of Health and Human Services partners. You must use one of these submission options to access the application forms for this opportunity.

• Use the NIH ASSIST system to prepare, submit and track your application online.
• Use an institutional system-to-system (S2S) solution to prepare and submit your application to Grants.gov and eRA Commons to track your application. Check with your institutional officials regarding availability.
• Use Grants.gov Workspace to prepare and submit your application and eRA Commons to track your application.

Part 2. Full Text of Announcement

Section i. funding opportunity description.

Despite tremendous advancements in scientific research, information, as well as educational and research opportunities, are not equally available to all. NIH encourages institutions to diversify their student and faculty populations to enhance the participation of individuals from groups identified as underrepresented in the biomedical, clinical, behavioral and social sciences.

The NIH has an interest in diversity in the NIH-funded biomedical, behavioral, clinical and social sciences workforce (see NOT-OD-20-031 ). Research shows that diverse teams working together and capitalizing on innovative ideas and distinct perspectives outperform homogeneous teams. Scientists and trainees from diverse backgrounds and life experiences bring different perspectives, creativity, and individual enterprise to address complex scientific problems. There are many benefits that flow from a diverse NIH-supported scientific workforce, including fostering scientific innovation, enhancing global competitiveness, contributing to robust learning environments, advancing the likelihood that underserved or health disparity populations participate in, and benefit from health research, and enhancing public trust.

NIMH is committed to recruiting and retaining in its research workforce talented individuals from the diverse fabric of U.S. society. In 2008, a workgroup of the National Advisory Mental Health Council issued a report, " Investing in the Future ," highlighting the need for enhancing the diversity of the mental health research workforce. Enhancing workforce diversity has meant creating opportunity, especially opportunity for people from underrepresented groups who bring different perspectives and who may solve problems in new ways. By promoting programs to enhance scientific workforce diversity, the NIMH aims to enlist the full spectrum of perspectives and knowledge to accomplish the mission of the NIMH.

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) seeks to enhance the diversity of scientists conducting mental health-related research by providing funding to support the completion of their dissertation. The dissertation stage falls at a particularly critical juncture in doctoral training, and is a period during which institutional support may decline or terminate altogether. This FOA includes funds not readily available in NRSA predoctoral (F31) awards, which limit support to stipends, tuition and fees, and institutional allowance.

The NIH is particularly interested in encouraging the recruitment of the following groups of individuals:

A. Individuals from racial and ethnic groups that have been shown by the National Science Foundation to be underrepresented in health-related sciences on a national basis (see data at http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/showpub.cfm?TopID=2&SubID=27 ), and the report Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering ). The following racial and ethnic groups have been shown to be underrepresented in biomedical research: Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders. In addition, it is recognized that underrepresentation can vary from setting to setting; individuals from racial or ethnic groups that can be demonstrated convincingly to be underrepresented by the grantee institution should be encouraged to participate in this program. For more information on racial and ethnic categories and definitions, see NOT-OD-15-089 .

B. Individuals with disabilities, who are defined as those with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, as described in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended . See NSF data at: https://ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf21321/table/7-3 .

C. Individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, defined as those who meet two or more of the following criteria:

1. Were or currently are homeless, as defined by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

2. Were or currently are in the foster care system, as defined by the Administration for Children and Families

3. Were eligible for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program for two or more years

4. Have/had no parents or legal guardians who completed a bachelor’s degree (see https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2018/2018009.pdf )

5. Were or currently are eligible for Federal Pell grants (Definition: https://www2.ed.gov/programs/fpg/eligibility.html )

6. Received support from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) as a parent or child (Definition: https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/wic-eligibility-requirements )

7. Grew up in one of the following areas: a) U.S. rural area, as designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Rural Health Grants Eligibility Analyzer ,or b) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services-designated Low-Income and Health Professional Shortage Areas (qualifying zipcodes are included in the file). Only one of the two possibilities in #7 can be used as a criterion for the disadvantaged background definition.

Students from low socioeconomic (SES) status backgrounds have been shown to obtain bachelor’s and advanced degrees at significantly lower rates than students from middle and high SES groups (see https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator_tva.asp ), and are subsequently less likely to be represented in biomedical research. For background see Department of Education data at, https://nces.ed.gov/ ; https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator_tva.asp ; and https://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/advancing-diversity-inclusion.pdf .

This FOA meets a specific need by supporting dissertation research that utilizes state-of-the-art design, methods, and analytic techniques, and incorporates the highest level of scientific rigor and sound experimental practice . The NIMH encourages applications for dissertation research support across all research areas supported by NIMH. Applicants for this FOA are expected to propose a well-defined dissertation project that addresses research areas relevant to the NIMH mission . For AIDS-related applications, the dissertation project should align with the research priorities of the most recent annual Trans-NIH Strategic Plan for HIV and HIV-Related Research and the priorities of the NIMH Division of AIDS Research .

Applications Not Responsive to this FOA

Applications that are not responsive to this FOA and will not be reviewed are:

• Applications that lack a Plan for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research

See Section VIII. Other Information for award authorities and regulations.

Section II. Award Information

Grant: A support mechanism providing money, property, or both to an eligible entity to carry out an approved project or activity.

Not Allowed: Only accepting applications that do not propose clinical trials.

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The number of awards is contingent upon NIH appropriations and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.

This FOA allows for budget requests to cover, per year, a salary consistent with the current fiscal year National Research Service Award (NRSA) predoctoral stipend level ( https://grants.nih.gov/training/nrsa.htm#policy ) and up to $15,000 for additional expenses such as fringe benefits in accordance with institutional policies including health insurance for self and family members, travel to scientific meetings, and dissertation research costs. One hundred percent effort is required for disseration research activities and associated didactics.

With the exception of costs associated with the dissertation (i.e., dissertation credits), no funds may be used to pay tuition or fees. Other specific costs not allowed on dissertation research grants are equipment, alterations/renovations, space rental, contracting or consortium costs, dissertation defense or deposit fees, membership fees, research assistant support, and faculty or consultant effort. This listing is not exhaustive, and the applicant institution should contact NIMH staff regarding any other cost item being considered. For more information on allowable and unallowable costs, see https://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/policy.htm .

Indirect Costs (also known as Facilities & Administrative [F&A] Costs) are reimbursed at 8% of modified total direct costs.

The initial award project period requested must be at least 12 months and may not exceed twenty-four months.

NIH grants policies as described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement will apply to the applications submitted and awards made from this FOA.

Section III. Eligibility Information

1. Eligible Applicants

Higher Education Institutions

• Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
• Private Institutions of Higher Education

The following types of Higher Education Institutions are always encouraged to apply for NIH support as Public or Private Institutions of Higher Education:

• Hispanic-serving Institutions
• Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
• Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
• Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
• Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs)

Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education

• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)

For-Profit Organizations

• Small Businesses
• For-Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses)

Local Governments

• State Governments
• County Governments
• City or Township Governments
• Special District Governments
• Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
• Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)

Federal Government

• Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government
• U.S. Territory or Possession
• Independent School Districts
• Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities
• Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
• Faith-based or Community-based Organizations
• Regional Organizations

In addition, eligible institutions must have a doctoral degree-granting program in the candidate's area of study. The applicant institution must be the institution at which the PD/PI is pursuing doctoral studies. The research training should occur in a strong research environment that has appropriate human and technical resources for the proposed research and is demonstrably committed to high-quality research training in the research area proposed by the PD/PI.

Foreign Institutions

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.

Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement , are allowed.

Applicant organizations

Applicant organizations must complete and maintain the following registrations as described in the SF 424 (R&R) Application Guide to be eligible to apply for or receive an award. All registrations must be completed prior to the application being submitted. Registration can take 6 weeks or more, so applicants should begin the registration process as soon as possible. The NIH Policy on Late Submission of Grant Applications states that failure to complete registrations in advance of a due date is not a valid reason for a late submission.

• NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) Code Foreign organizations must obtain an NCAGE code (in lieu of a CAGE code) in order to register in SAM.
• Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)- A UEI is issued as part of the SAM.gov registration process. SAM registrations prior to fall 2021 were updated to include a UEI. For applications due on or after January 25, 2022, the UEI must be provided on the application forms (e.g., FORMS-G); the same UEI must be used for all registrations, as well as on the grant application.
• eRA Commons - Once the unique organization identifier (UEI after April 2022) is established, organizations can register with eRA Commons in tandem with completing their full SAM and Grants.gov registrations; all registrations must be in place by time of submission. eRA Commons requires organizations to identify at least one Signing Official (SO) and at least one Program Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) account in order to submit an application.
• Grants.gov Applicants must have an active SAM registration in order to complete the Grants.gov registration.

Program Directors/Principal Investigators (PD(s)/PI(s))

All PD(s)/PI(s) must have an eRA Commons account. PD(s)/PI(s) should work with their organizational officials to either create a new account or to affiliate their existing account with the applicant organization in eRA Commons. If the PD/PI is also the organizational Signing Official, they must have two distinct eRA Commons accounts, one for each role. Obtaining an eRA Commons account can take up to 2 weeks.

Any individual(s) with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research as the Program Director(s)/Principal Investigator(s) (PD(s)/PI(s)) is invited to work with his/her organization to develop an application for support. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support. See, e.g., Reminder: Notice of NIH's Encouragement of Applications Supporting Individuals from Underrepresented Ethnic and Racial Groups as well as Individuals with Disabilities, NOT-OD-22-019 .

For institutions/organizations proposing multiple PDs/PIs, visit the Multiple Program Director/Principal Investigator Policy and submission details in the Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) Component of the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.

Eligible PDs/PIs include predoctoral students at the dissertation stage of training. The applicant must have an approved dissertation proposal (at the time of award), show evidence of high academic performance in the field of study and a commitment to a career as an independent research scientist, an independent physician-scientist or other clinician-scientist (dual-degree training)

This FOA is available to predoctoral students from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in biomedical research who are in good standing in accredited research doctoral programs in the United States (including Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories or possessions; see Section III for additional information regarding eligibility for this program). The PD/PI must have a baccalaureate degree and be currently enrolled in a PhD or equivalent research degree program (e.g., EngD, DNSc, DrPH, DSW, PharmD, PsyD, ScD), a formally combined MD/PhD program, or other combined professional/clinical and research doctoral (e.g., DDS/PhD) in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences.

Multiple PD/PIs are not allowed.

By the time of the award, the individual must be a citizen or a non-citizen national of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence (i.e., possess a valid Permanent Resident Card USCIS Form I-551 or other legal verification of such status).

2. Cost Sharing

This FOA does not require cost sharing as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement.

3. Additional Information on Eligibility

Number of Applications

Applicant organizations may submit more than one application, provided that each application is scientifically distinct.

The NIH will not accept duplicate or highly overlapping applications under review at the same time, per 2.3.7.4 Submission of Resubmission Application . This means that the NIH will not accept:

• A new (A0) application that is submitted before issuance of the summary statement from the review of an overlapping new (A0) or resubmission (A1) application.
• A resubmission (A1) application that is submitted before issuance of the summary statement from the review of the previous new (A0) application.
• An application that has substantial overlap with another application pending appeal of initial peer review (see 2.3.9.4 Similar, Essentially Identical, or Identical Applications )

At the time of award, individuals are required to pursue their research training on a full-time basis, normally defined as 40 hours per week or as specified by the sponsoring institution in accordance with its own policies.

Section IV. Application and Submission Information

1. Requesting an Application Package

The application forms package specific to this opportunity must be accessed through ASSIST, Grants.gov Workspace or an institutional system-to-system solution. Links to apply using ASSIST or Grants.gov Workspace are available in Part 1 of this FOA. See your administrative office for instructions if you plan to use an institutional system-to-system solution.

2. Content and Form of Application Submission

All page limitations described in the SF424 Application Guide and the Table of Page Limits must be followed.

Note: Effective for due dates on or after January 25, 2023 a Data Management and Sharing Plan is not applicable for this FOA.

The following section supplements the instructions found in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide and should be used for preparing an application to this FOA.

All instructions in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide must be followed.

Other Attachments : Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research: All applications must include a plan to fulfill NIH requirements for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). The plan must address the five, required instructional components outlined in the NIH policy: 1) Format - the required format of instruction, i.e., face-to-face lectures, coursework, and/or real-time discussion groups or real-tim e discussion groups (a plan with only on-line instruction is not acceptable); 2) Subject Matter - the breadth of subject matter, e.g., conflict of interest, authorship, data management, human subjects and animal use, laboratory safety, research misconduct, research ethics; 3) Faculty Participation - the role of the mentor(s) and other faculty involvement in the instruction; 4) Duration of Instruction - the number of contact hours of instruction (at least eight hours are required); and 5) Frequency of Instruction instruction must occur during each career stage and at least once every four years. Document any prior instruction during the applicant’s current career stage, including the inclusive dates instruction was last completed. See NOT-OD-22-055 . The attachment is limited to one page. Applications lacking a Plan for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research, or containing an attachment more than one page long, are noncompliant and will not be reviewed.

Biographical Sketches: Biographical Sketches must be provided for the PD/PI and the dissertation project advisor. Follow the recommended format of the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/424/index.htm . The PD/PI's Biographical Sketch must include information on Scholastic Performance as described in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide for predoctoral applicants/candidates.

The advisor's Biographical Sketch should document the research and mentoring experience , resources, and time available to supervise and mentor the PD/PI so that he/she will complete the dissertation in a timely manner.

All instructions in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide must be followed, with the following additional instructions:

Research Training Plan

Significance

• Explain how completion of the project will help the PD/PI to advance his/her research career goals.

Research Strategy

• Explain the importance of the problem or critical barrier to progress that the proposed project addresses.
• Explain how the proposed project will improve scientific knowledge, technical capability, and/or clinical practice in one or more broad fields.
• Describe how the concepts, methods, technologies, treatments, services, or preventative interventions that drive this field will be changed if the proposed aims are achieved.
• If the candidate is proposing to gain experience in a clinical trial as part of his or her research training, describe the relationship of the proposed research project to the clinical trial.

Letters of Support

All letters must be combined into a single pdf file.

Candidate Eligibility Statement: : A signed statement from an institutional official establishing the eligibility of the candidate for support under this program. The statement must include clearly presented information on citizenship of the candidate and a description of how the appointment of this specific candidate would further the goals of this funding opportunity, consistent with the Notice of NIH’s Interest in Diversity ( NOT-OD-20-031 ). The strength of this statement will be considered by the NIH administrative review committee along with all other material provided. The faculty advisor, dissertation committee chair, or university official directly responsible for supervising the dissertation research must submit a signed letter on institutional letterhead certifying that the PD/PI meets the eligibility criteria for the award .

Advisor and Reference Letters: The faculty advisor and at least one other member of the dissertation committee must submit letters, each no longer than 2 pages, that assess (a) the doctoral candidate’s progress to date; and (b) the candidate’s commitment to mental health-related research and her/his prospect of becoming an independent investigator in this area. The reference letters should address the institutional supports and resources available to foster the completion of the dissertation project.

Resource Sharing Plan : Individuals are required to comply with the instructions for the Resource Sharing Plans as provided in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.

• Generally, Resource Sharing Plans are expected, but they are not applicable for this FOA.

When involving human subjects research, clinical research, and/or NIH-defined clinical trials (and when applicable, clinical trials research experience) follow all instructions for the PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information form in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide, with the following additional instructions:

If you answered Yes to the question Are Human Subjects Involved? on the R&R Other Project Information form, you must include at least one human subjects study record using the Study Record: PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information form or Delayed Onset Study record.

Study Record: PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information

Delayed Onset Study

Note: Delayed onset does NOT apply to a study that can be described but will not start immediately (i.e., delayed start).All instructions in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide must be followed.

3. Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM)

See Part 1. Section III.1 for information regarding the requirement for obtaining a unique entity identifier and for completing and maintaining active registrations in System for Award Management (SAM), NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) Code (if applicable), eRA Commons, and Grants.gov

Part I. Overview Information contains information about Key Dates and times. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications before the due date to ensure they have time to make any application corrections that might be necessary for successful submission. When a submission date falls on a weekend or Federal holiday , the application deadline is automatically extended to the next business day.

Organizations must submit applications to Grants.gov (the online portal to find and apply for grants across all Federal agencies). Applicants must then complete the submission process by tracking the status of the application in the eRA Commons , NIH’s electronic system for grants administration. NIH and Grants.gov systems check the application against many of the application instructions upon submission. Errors must be corrected and a changed/corrected application must be submitted to Grants.gov on or before the application due date and time. If a Changed/Corrected application is submitted after the deadline, the application will be considered late. Applications that miss the due date and time are subjected to the NIH Policy on Late Application Submission.

Applicants are responsible for viewing their application before the due date in the eRA Commons to ensure accurate and successful submission.

Information on the submission process and a definition of on-time submission are provided in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.

5. Intergovernmental Review (E.O. 12372)

This initiative is not subject to intergovernmental review.

All NIH awards are subject to the terms and conditions, cost principles, and other considerations described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement .

Pre-award costs are allowable only as described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement .

Applications must be submitted electronically following the instructions described in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Applicants must complete all required registrations before the application due date. Section III. Eligibility Information contains information about registration.

For assistance with your electronic application or for more information on the electronic submission process, visit How to Apply Application Guide . If you encounter a system issue beyond your control that threatens your ability to complete the submission process on-time, you must follow the Dealing with System Issues guidance. For assistance with application submission, contact the Application Submission Contacts in Section VII .

Important reminders:

All PD(s)/PI(s) must include their eRA Commons ID in the Credential fieldof the Senior/Key Person Profile form . Failure to register in the Commons and to include a valid PD/PI Commons ID in the credential field will prevent the successful submission of an electronic application to NIH. See Section III of this FOA for information on registration requirements.

The applicant organization must ensure that the unique entity identifier (UEI) provided on the application is the same number used in the organization’s profile in the eRA Commons and for the System for Award Management. Additional information may be found in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.

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Upon receipt, applications will be evaluated for completeness and compliance with application instructions by the Center for Scientific Review, NIH. Applications that are incomplete or non-compliant will not be reviewed.

Use of Common Data Elements in NIH-funded Research

Many NIH ICs encourage the use of common data elements (CDEs) in basic, clinical, and applied research, patient registries, and other human subject research to facilitate broader and more effective use of data and advance research across studies. CDEs are data elements that have been identified and defined for use in multiple data sets across different studies. Use of CDEs can facilitate data sharing and standardization to improve data quality and enable data integration from multiple studies and sources, including electronic health records. NIH ICs have identified CDEs for many clinical domains (e.g., neurological disease), types of studies (e.g. genome-wide association studies (GWAS)), types of outcomes (e.g., patient-reported outcomes), and patient registries (e.g., the Global Rare Diseases Patient Registry and Data Repository). NIH has established a Common Data Element (CDE) Resource Portal" ( http://cde.nih.gov/ ) to assist investigators in identifying NIH-supported CDEs when developing protocols, case report forms, and other instruments for data collection. The Portal provides guidance about and access to NIH-supported CDE initiatives and other tools and resources for the appropriate use of CDEs and data standards in NIH-funded research. Investigators are encouraged to consult the Portal and describe in their applications any use they will make of NIH-supported CDEs in their projects.

NIMH has released expectations for collecting common data elements when an application involves human research participants. Details can be found at NOT-MH-20-067 and the NIMH webpage on Data Sharing for Applicants and Awardees .

Applicants are required to follow the instructions for post-submission materials, as described in the policy . Any instructions provided here are in addition to the instructions in the policy.

Section V. Application Review Information

1. Criteria

Only the review criteria described below will be considered in the review process. Applications submitted to the NIH in support of the NIH mission are evaluated for scientific and technical merit through the NIH peer review system.

This particular FOA is designed to facilitate completion of a doctoral research project and dissertation in a research area relevant to the NIMH mission and research priorities, as articulated in the NIMH Strategic Plan. Because the Research Plan component is restricted to 6 pages, a dissertation research grant application will not have the same level of detail or extensive discussion found in an R01 application. Accordingly, reviewers should evaluate the conceptual framework and general approach to the problem, rather than methodological details and preliminary data. Significance should be evaluated within the context of a doctoral dissertation. Appropriate justification for the proposed work may be provided through literature citations, data from other sources, or from investigator-generated data. Preliminary data are not required.

Overall Impact

Reviewers will provide an overall impact score to reflect their assessment of the likelihood for the project to exert a sustained, powerful influence on the research field(s) involved, in consideration of the following review criteria and additional review criteria (as applicable for the project proposed).

Scored Review Criteria

Reviewers will consider each of the review criteria below in the determination of scientific merit, and give a separate score for each. An application does not need to be strong in all categories to be judged likely to have major scientific impact. For example, a project that by its nature is not innovative may be essential to advance a field.

Does the project address an important problem or a critical barrier to progress in the field? Is the prior research that serves as the key support for the proposed project rigorous? If the aims of the project are achieved, how will scientific knowledge, technical capability, and/or clinical practice be improved? How will successful completion of the aims change the concepts, methods, technologies, treatments, services, or preventative interventions that drive this field?

Specific to this FOA:

To what extent will successful completion of the project help the PD/PI to advance his/her research career goals?

Investigator(s)

Are the PD(s)/PI(s), collaborators, and other researchers well suited to the project? If Early Stage Investigators or those in the early stages of independent careers, do they have appropriate experience and training? If established, have they demonstrated an ongoing record of accomplishments that have advanced their field(s)? If the project is collaborative or multi-PD/PI, do the investigators have complementary and integrated expertise; are their leadership approach, governance and organizational structure appropriate for the project?

Does the PD/PI show promise as a research investigator in research areas relevant to the application, as evidenced in his/her Biographical Sketch and letters of support? Is the advisor(s) well-qualified to provide guidance, i.e., do they have appropriate research expertise, sufficient mentoring experience , and resources to provide the necessary supervision and mentoring?

Does the application challenge and seek to shift current research or clinical practice paradigms by utilizing novel theoretical concepts, approaches or methodologies, instrumentation, or interventions? Are the concepts, approaches or methodologies, instrumentation, or interventions novel to one field of research or novel in a broad sense? Is a refinement, improvement, or new application of theoretical concepts, approaches or methodologies, instrumentation, or interventions proposed?

Are the overall strategy, methodology, and analyses well-reasoned and appropriate to accomplish the specific aims of the project? Have the investigators included plans to address weaknesses in the rigor of prior research that serves as the key support for the proposed project? Have the investigators presented strategies to ensure a robust and unbiased approach, as appropriate for the work proposed? Are potential problems, alternative strategies, and benchmarks for success presented? If the project is in the early stages of development, will the strategy establish feasibility and will particularly risky aspects be managed? Have the investigators presented adequate plans to address relevant biological variables, such as sex, for studies in vertebrate animals or human subjects?

If the project involves human subjects and/or NIH-defined clinical research, are the plans to address 1) the protection of human subjects from research risks, and 2) inclusion (or exclusion) of individuals on the basis of sex/gender, race, and ethnicity, as well as the inclusion or exclusion of individuals of all ages (including children and older adults), justified in terms of the scientific goals and research strategy proposed?

Environment

Will the scientific environment in which the work will be done contribute to the probability of success? Are the institutional support, equipment and other physical resources available to the investigators adequate for the project proposed? Will the project benefit from unique features of the scientific environment, subject populations, or collaborative arrangements?

Is there sufficient institutional support to foster completion of the dissertation project in a timely manner, as evidenced by the letters of support?

Additional Review Criteria

As applicable for the project proposed, reviewers will evaluate the following additional items while determining scientific and technical merit, and in providing an overall impact score, but will not give separate scores for these items.

Protections for Human Subjects

For research that involves human subjects but does not involve one of the categories of research that are exempt under 45 CFR Part 46, the committee will evaluate the justification for involvement of human subjects and the proposed protections from research risk relating to their participation according to the following five review criteria: 1) risk to subjects, 2) adequacy of protection against risks, 3) potential benefits to the subjects and others, 4) importance of the knowledge to be gained, and 5) data and safety monitoring for clinical trials.

For research that involves human subjects and meets the criteria for one or more of the categories of research that are exempt under 45 CFR Part 46, the committee will evaluate: 1) the justification for the exemption, 2) human subjects involvement and characteristics, and 3) sources of materials. For additional information on review of the Human Subjects section, please refer to the Guidelines for the Review of Human Subjects .

Inclusion of Women, Minorities, and Individuals Across the Lifespan

When the proposed project involves human subjects and/or NIH-defined clinical research, the committee will evaluate the proposed plans for the inclusion (or exclusion) of individuals on the basis of sex/gender, race, and ethnicity, as well as the inclusion (or exclusion) of individuals of all ages (including children and older adults) to determine if it is justified in terms of the scientific goals and research strategy proposed. For additional information on review of the Inclusion section, please refer to the Guidelines for the Review of Inclusion in Clinical Research .

Vertebrate Animals

The committee will evaluate the involvement of live vertebrate animals as part of the scientific assessment according to the following criteria: (1) description of proposed procedures involving animals, including species, strains, ages, sex, and total number to be used; (2) justifications for the use of animals versus alternative models and for the appropriateness of the species proposed; (3) interventions to minimize discomfort, distress, pain and injury; and (4) justification for euthanasia method if NOT consistent with the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals. Reviewers will assess the use of chimpanzees as they would any other application proposing the use of vertebrate animals. For additional information on review of the Vertebrate Animals section, please refer to the Worksheet for Review of the Vertebrate Animal Section .

Reviewers will assess whether materials or procedures proposed are potentially hazardous to research personnel and/or the environment, and if needed, determine whether adequate protection is proposed.

Resubmissions

For Resubmissions, the committee will evaluate the application as now presented, taking into consideration the responses to comments from the previous scientific review group and changes made to the project.

Note: Effective for due dates on or after January 25, 2023, the Data Sharing Plan and Genomic Data Sharing Plan (GDS) as part of the Resource Sharing Plan will not be evaluated at time of review, and a Data Management and Sharing Plan is not applicable for this FOA.

As applicable for the project proposed, reviewers will consider each of the following items, but will not give scores for these items, and should not consider them in providing an overall impact score.

Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research

Taking into account the level of experience of the PD/PI, including any prior instruction or participation in RCR as appropriate for the PD/PI's career stage, how adequate is the proposed RCRtraining in relation to the following components: : 1) Format the required format of instruction, i.e., face-to-face lectures, coursework, and/or real-time discussion groups ; 2) Subject Matter the breadth of subject matter, e.g., conflict of interest, authorship, data management, human subjects and animal use, laboratory safety, research misconduct, research ethics; 3) Faculty Participation the role of the mentor(s) and other faculty involvement in the PD/PI's instruction; 4) Duration of Instruction the number of contact hours of instruction ; and 5) Frequency of Instruction Plans and past record will be rated as ACCEPTABLE or UNACCEPTABLE , and the summary statement will provide the consensus of the review committee.

Applications from Foreign Organizations

Select Agent Research

Reviewers will assess the information provided in this section of the application, including 1) the Select Agent(s) to be used in the proposed research, 2) the registration status of all entities where Select Agent(s) will be used, 3) the procedures that will be used to monitor possession use and transfer of Select Agent(s), and 4) plans for appropriate biosafety, biocontainment, and security of the Select Agent(s).

Resource Sharing Plans

Reviewers will comment on whether the following Resource Sharing Plans, or the rationale for not sharing the following types of resources, are reasonable: (1) Data Sharing Plan ; (2) Sharing Model Organisms ; and (3) Genomic Data Sharing Plan (GDS) .

Authentication of Key Biological and/or Chemical Resources:

For projects involving key biological and/or chemical resources, reviewers will comment on the brief plans proposed for identifying and ensuring the validity of those resources.

Budget and Period of Support

Reviewers will consider whether the budget and the requested period of support are fully justified and reasonable in relation to the proposed research.

2. Review and Selection Process

Applications will be evaluated for scientific and technical merit by (an) appropriate Scientific Review Group(s) convened by the Center for Scientific Review, in accordance with NIH peer review policy and procedures , using the stated review criteria. Assignment to a Scientific Review Group will be shown in the eRA Commons.

As part of the scientific peer review, all applications will receive a written critique.

Applications may undergo a selection process in which only those applications deemed to have the highest scientific and technical merit (generally the top half of applications under review) will be discussed and assigned an overall impact score.

Applications will be assigned to the appropriate NIH Institute or Center. Applications will compete for available funds with all other recommended applications. Following initial peer review, recommended applications will receive a second level of review by the National Advisory Mental Health Council. The following will be considered in making funding decisions:

• Scientific and technical merit of the proposed project as determined by scientific peer review.
• Availability of funds.
• Relevance of the proposed project to program priorities.

3. Anticipated Announcement and Award Dates

After the peer review of the application is completed, the PD/PI will be able to access his or her Summary Statement (written critique) via the eRA Commons . Refer to Part 1 for dates for peer review, advisory council review, and earliest start date.

Information regarding the disposition of applications is available in the NIH Grants Policy Statement .

Section VI. Award Administration Information

1. Award Notices

If the application is under consideration for funding, NIH will request "just-in-time" information from the applicant as described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement .

A formal notification in the form of a Notice of Award (NoA) will be provided to the applicant organization for successful applications. The NoA signed by the grants management officer is the authorizing document and will be sent via email to the recipient's business official.

Recipients must comply with any funding restrictions described in Section IV.5. Funding Restrictions. Selection of an application for award is not an authorization to begin performance. Any costs incurred before receipt of the NoA are at the recipient's risk. These costs may be reimbursed only to the extent considered allowable pre-award costs.

Any application awarded in response to this FOA will be subject to terms and conditions found on the Award Conditions and Information for NIH Grants website. This includes any recent legislation and policy applicable to awards that is highlighted on this website.

Institutional Review Board or Independent Ethics Committee Approval: Recipient institutions must ensure that protocols are reviewed by their IRB or IEC. To help ensure the safety of participants enrolled in NIH-funded studies, the recipient must provide NIH copies of documents related to all major changes in the status of ongoing protocols.

2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements

All NIH grant and cooperative agreement awards include the NIH Grants Policy Statement as part of the NoA. For these terms of award, see the NIH Grants Policy Statement Part II: Terms and Conditions of NIH Grant Awards, Subpart A: General and Part II: Terms and Conditions of NIH Grant Awards, Subpart B: Terms and Conditions for Specific Types of Grants, Recipients, and Activities , including of note, but not limited to:

• Federalwide Research Terms and Conditions
• Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
• Acknowledgment of Federal Funding

If a recipient is successful and receives a Notice of Award, in accepting the award, the recipient agrees that any activities under the award are subject to all provisions currently in effect or implemented during the period of the award, other Department regulations and policies in effect at the time of the award, and applicable statutory provisions.

Should the applicant organization successfully compete for an award, recipients of federal financial assistance (FFA) from HHS must administer their programs in compliance with federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age and, in some circumstances, religion, conscience, and sex (including gender identity , sexual orientation, and pregnancy). This includes ensuring programs are accessible to persons with limited English proficiency and persons with disabilities. The HHS Office for Civil Rights provides guidance on complying with civil rights laws enforced by HHS. Please see https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-providers/provider-obligations/index.html and https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/nondiscrimination/index.html

HHS recognizes that research projects are often limited in scope for many reasons that are nondiscriminatory, such as the principal investigator’s scientific interest, funding limitations, recruitment requirements, and other considerations. Thus, criteria in research protocols that target or exclude certain populations are warranted where nondiscriminatory justifications establish that such criteria are appropriate with respect to the health or safety of the subjects, the scientific study design, or the purpose of the research. For additional guidance regarding how the provisions apply to NIH grant programs, please contact the Scientific/Research Contact that is identified in Section VII under Agency Contacts of this FOA.

• Recipients of FFA must ensure that their programs are accessible to persons with limited English proficiency. For guidance on meeting the legal obligation to take reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access to programs or activities by limited English proficient individuals see https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/special-topics/limited-english-proficiency/fact-sheet-guidance/index.html and https://www.lep.gov .
• For information on an institution’s specific legal obligations for serving qualified individuals with disabilities, including reasonable accommodations and making services accessible to them, see http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/civilrights/understanding/disability/index.html .
• HHS funded health and education programs must be administered in an environment free of sexual harassment, see https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/sex-discrimination/index.html . For information about NIH's commitment to supporting a safe and respectful work environment, who to contact with questions or concerns, and what NIH's expectations are for institutions and the individuals supported on NIH-funded awards, please see https://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/harassment.htm .
• For guidance on administering programs in compliance with applicable federal conscience protection and associated anti-discrimination laws see https://www.hhs.gov/conscience/conscience-protections/index.html and https://www.hhs.gov/conscience/religious-freedom/index.html .

Please contact the HHS Office for Civil Rights for more information about obligations and prohibitions under federal civil rights laws at https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/about-us/contact-us/index.html or call 1-800-368-1019 or TDD 1-800-537-7697.

In accordance with the statutory provisions contained in Section 872 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110-417), NIH awards will be subject to the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) requirements. FAPIIS requires Federal award making officials to review and consider information about an applicant in the designated integrity and performance system (currently FAPIIS) prior to making an award. An applicant, at its option, may review information in the designated integrity and performance systems accessible through FAPIIS and comment on any information about itself that a Federal agency previously entered and is currently in FAPIIS. The Federal awarding agency will consider any comments by the applicant, in addition to other information in FAPIIS, in making a judgement about the applicant’s integrity, business ethics, and record of performance under Federal awards when completing the review of risk posed by applicants as described in 45 CFR Part 75.205 and 2 CFR Part 200.206 Federal awarding agency review of risk posed by applicants. This provision will apply to all NIH grants and cooperative agreements except fellowships.

3. Reporting

When multiple years are involved, recipients will be required to submit the Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) annually and financial statements as required in the NIH Grants Policy Statement.

A final RPPR, invention statement, and the expenditure data portion of the Federal Financial Report are required for closeout of an award, as described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement . NIH FOAs outline intended research goals and objectives. Post award, NIH will review and measure performance based on the details and outcomes that are shared within the RPPR, as described at 45 CFR Part 75.301 and 2 CFR Part 200.301.

The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (Transparency Act), includes a requirement for recipients of Federal grants to report information about first-tier subawards and executive compensation under Federal assistance awards issued in FY2011 or later. All recipients of applicable NIH grants and cooperative agreements are required to report to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) available at www.fsrs.gov on all subawards over $25,000. See the NIH Grants Policy Statement for additional information on this reporting requirement.

In accordance with the regulatory requirements provided at 45 CFR 75.113 and Appendix XII to 45 CFR Part 75, recipients that have currently active Federal grants, cooperative agreements, and procurement contracts from all Federal awarding agencies with a cumulative total value greater than $10,000,000 for any period of time during the period of performance of a Federal award, must report and maintain the currency of information reported in the System for Award Management (SAM) about civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings in connection with the award or performance of a Federal award that reached final disposition within the most recent five-year period. The recipient must also make semiannual disclosures regarding such proceedings. Proceedings information will be made publicly available in the designated integrity and performance system (currently FAPIIS). This is a statutory requirement under section 872 of Public Law 110-417, as amended (41 U.S.C. 2313). As required by section 3010 of Public Law 111-212, all information posted in the designated integrity and performance system on or after April 15, 2011, except past performance reviews required for Federal procurement contracts, will be publicly available. Full reporting requirements and procedures are found in Appendix XII to 45 CFR Part 75 Award Term and Conditions for Recipient Integrity and Performance Matters.

Section VII. Agency Contacts

We encourage inquiries concerning this funding opportunity and welcome the opportunity to answer questions from potential applicants.

eRA Service Desk (Questions regarding ASSIST, eRA Commons, application errors and warnings, documenting system problems that threaten submission by the due date , and post-submission issues)

Finding Help Online: http://grants.nih.gov/support/ (preferred method of contact) Telephone: 301-402-7469 or 866-504-9552 (Toll Free)

General Grants Information (Questions regarding application instructions, application processes, and NIH grant resources) Email: [email protected] (preferred method of contact) Telephone: 301-480-7075

Grants.gov Customer Support (Questions regarding Grants.gov registration and Workspace) Contact Center Telephone: 800-518-4726 Email: [email protected]

Ashley Smith, Ph.D. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Telephone: 301-496-4406 Email: [email protected]

CSR Fellowship (SEP) [email protected]

Rita Sisco National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Telephone: 301-443-2805 Email: [email protected]

Section VIII. Other Information

Recently issued trans-NIH policy notices may affect your application submission. A full list of policy notices published by NIH is provided in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts . All awards are subject to the terms and conditions, cost principles, and other considerations described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement .

Awards are made under the authorization of Sections 301 and 405 of the Public Health Service Act as amended (42 USC 241 and 284) and under Federal Regulations 42 CFR Part 52 and 45 CFR Part 75.

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