List of Required Information for Application:
1. Project Title: The application should include a clear and concise title that accurately represents the proposed research project.
2. Project Summary/Abstract: A brief summary of the proposed research project, highlighting its objectives, significance, and expected outcomes.
3. Project Narrative: A detailed description of the proposed research project, including the specific aims, research questions/hypotheses, methods, and expected outcomes.
4. Introduction/Background: A comprehensive review of the literature related to the promotion of careers in the biomedical research enterprise, highlighting existing gaps in knowledge and the need for the proposed research.
5. Research Plan: A detailed plan outlining the research activities to be undertaken, including the experimental design, data collection methods, analysis techniques, and expected timeline.
6. Training, Mentoring, and Network Interventions: A description of the specific training, mentoring, and networking interventions that will be tested in the research project, including the rationale for their selection and the expected impact on individual interest, motivation, persistence, and preparedness for biomedical research careers.
7. Potential Impact: A discussion of the potential impact of the proposed research findings on the design and implementation of interventions in academic settings and career levels to enhance diversity in the biomedical research workforce.
8. Budget and Budget Justification: A detailed budget that outlines the estimated costs of the research project, including personnel salaries, equipment, supplies, travel, and any other expenses. A justification for each budget item should also be provided.
9. Principal Investigator (PI) and Key Personnel: A description of the qualifications, expertise, and previous research experience of the PI and key personnel involved in the proposed research project.
10. Research Environment: A description of the research environment, facilities, and resources available to support the proposed research project.
11. Institutional Support: A statement of institutional support from the applicant organization, including commitment to providing the necessary resources and infrastructure to carry out the proposed research project.
12. Human Subjects Protection: A detailed plan for the protection of human subjects involved in the research, including IRB approval, informed consent procedures, data handling, and confidentiality measures.
13. Data Management Plan: A comprehensive plan for the management and sharing of research data generated during the project, including data collection, storage, analysis, and dissemination.
14. References: A list of relevant references cited throughout the application.
15. Biosketches: Biosketches of the principal investigator and key personnel, highlighting their relevant qualifications and
