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NIGMS Collaborative Program Grant for Multidisciplinary Teams

Limited Submission Competition

NIGMS Collaborative Program Grant for Multidisciplinary Teams

(RM1; PAR-23-077).

We are delighted to invite applications for the NIGMS Collaborative Program Grant for Multidisciplinary Teams (RM1; PAR-23-077). This initiative supports highly integrated teams tackling ambitious projects that surpass the scope of individual R01 grants. The Division of Research and Innovation is available to assist with proposal development as needed.

Program Highlights:

  • Project Scope: The RM1 program targets ambitious projects in NIGMS mission areas requiring a focused, unified approach.
  • Team Composition: Comprising three to six principal investigators, these groups should bring diverse, complementary expertise to foster collaboration.
  • Research Objectives: Projects should have clear, achievable goals within a 5-10 year period, necessitating a multidisciplinary strategy.
  • Institutional Diversity: Teams can operate within single or multiple U.S. institutions, enhancing flexibility and diversity.
  • Management Responsibility: Teams share management duties to optimize efficiency and collaborative synergy.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Teams are encouraged to include members who contribute to diversity and include Early-Stage Investigators.

Why Participate?

  • Unlock New Possibilities: Engage in team science to reach innovative solutions and breakthroughs not possible individually.
  • Long-Term Impact: Projects are designed for substantial impact over the next 5-10 years.
  • Collaborative Environment: Benefit from a setting that promotes the exchange of ideas, expertise, and resources.

For comprehensive details on the RM1 grant, please refer to PAR-23-077.

Key Dates:

  • Deadline for Pre-Applications Competition: July 15, 2024
  • NIGMS Application Deadline: January 28, 2025

We eagerly anticipate innovative proposals from the UAMS research community. Please submit your pre-application via the limited submission portal at UAMS Grant Submissions Portal. For insights into the RM1 program, view a presentation by Dr. Oleg A. Barski, Program Director at NIGMS, available at this link: PO Recording.

Pre-Application Guidelines:

The RM1 pre-application should include the following:

  1. Research Strategy Summary (one page max): Outline the project’s scientific foundation and critical research milestones.
  2. Team Management Plan Summary (one page max): Detail the organizational structure, team composition, shared leadership, and resource allocation.
  3. Biosketches for all Principal Investigators.

Inquiries about the pre-application: If you are interested in participating in the NIGMS Collaborative Program Grant for Multidisciplinary Teams (RM1), please reach out to Drs. Voth (DVoth@uams.edu) or Elasri (MOElasri@uams.edu) for more details and guidance on the pre-application process.