Alexis Bakos, MPH, PhD, RN Branch Chief, Diversity Training Branch CRCHD, NCI October 19, 2010

Increase the size of the talent pool Emphasize strategic and scientific areas of greatest need Expand and extend the period of training High School Undergraduate Pre - doctoral Junior/New Investigator Postdoctoral TRAINEES Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Program - Goals

HSUndergradPredoctoralPostdoctoral Junior Investigator Diversity Research Supplements R25T: Cancer Prevention and Control Education Clinical Oncology Training Grants: K12 Transition Career: K22 NRSA Fellowships: F31 Career Awards: K01 K08 K23 Cancer Center Grant: P30 NRSA Training Grants:T32 P50 Translational Cancer Center P30 MD/Patient Oriented Res. R01R01 R01R01 Continuing Umbrella Research Experiences R21 SCORE/MBRS Supplements to the CURE: Re-Entry Supplements

Underrepresented populations Racial and/or ethnic groups Socio-economically disadvantaged groups Individuals with disabilities Applicants must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident For the Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Program includes:

Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research Available for every career level (e.g., High School through Junior Faculty/New Investigator) Provides up to 5 years of support; DC:$5K to $75K Administrative supplements to NCI grants; 2 yrs remaining NIH-wide program Submission periods – Oct 1 to Dec 1 and March 1 to May 1 CURE – Diversity Supplements

Research Supplements to Promote Re-Entry into Biomedical and Behavioral Research Careers Available to support individuals with potential to reestablish active research careers Provides up to 3 years of support Period of career interruption – 1 to 8 years Candidate must have a doctoral degree or equivalent Support for salary, fringe benefits, supplies and travel CURE – Re-Entry Supplements

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Pre-doctoral Fellowships Pre-doctoral (up to 5 years) support for candidates in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences Fellowship Requirements – Experienced mentor, enrollment in a graduate school Allowable Costs – Annual stipend for Fellow’s living expenses, tuition & fees, and health insurance Submission dates – 4/13, 8/13, 12/13 (Electronic Submission) CURE – NRSA Fellowships (F31)

NCI Mentored Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K01) PAR Doctoral Degree - $100K Salary/$30K R&D years support NCI Mentored Clinical Scientist Award to Promote Diversity (K08) PAR Health Professional Doctoral Degree - $100K Salary/$30K R&D years support Submission Dates: 2/12, 6/12, 10/12Electronic submission NCI Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Award to Promote Diversity (K23) PAR Health Professional Doctoral Degree - $100K Salary/$50K R&D years support CURE – Mentored Career Development Awards (K)

NCI Transition Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K22) PAR Doctoral Degree $100K Salary/$50K R&D 3 years support Submission Dates: 2/12, 6/12, 10/12 Electronic submission CURE – Non-Mentored Career Development Award

Program Announcement (PA) Number: PAR Goals: Investigators from diverse populations with interest in research projects focused on basic cancer biology. Improve the diversity of the research workforce by supporting and recruiting eligible investigators from groups that have been shown to be underrepresented. 2 years of support; DC: $275K; No more than $200K in a single year. Submission dates: Nov ‘10, June ‘11, Nov ‘ html Exploratory Grant Award to Promote Workforce Diversity in Basic Cancer Research (R21)

Program Announcement (PA) Number PAR Goals: Support pilot and feasibility studies Develop and test new methodologies; conduct secondary data analyses; or conduct innovative mechanistic studies that investigate biological/genetic bases of cancer health disparities 2 years of support; DC: $275K; No more than $200K in a single year. Submission dates: Nov ‘10, June ‘11, Nov ‘11 Exploratory/Developmental Grants Program for Basic Cancer Research in Cancer Health Disparities (R21)

Program Announcement (PA) Number PAR Goals: Conduct basic research studies Develop resources and tools Examples: biospecimens, cell lines and methods that are necessary to conduct basic research in cancer health disparities Up to 5 years; DC: $275K; No more than $200K in a single year. Submission dates: Nov ‘10, June ‘11, Nov ‘11 Basic Cancer Research in Cancer Health Disparities (U01)

Diversity Supplements: Dr. Peter Ogunbiyi Behavioral Research and P20 Grants: Dr. Carmen Moten NRSA (F31): Dr. H. Nelson Aguila Career Development Awards: Dr. John Ojeifo (K01, K08, K23) Dr. Anil Wali (K22) DTB Program Directors

CRCHD/DCB Program Directors Diversity in Basic Cancer Research (R21): Dr. Anil Wali Dr. Susan McCarthy Basic Cancer Research in Health Disparities (R21 and U01): Dr. Rina Das Dr. Phil Daschner CRCHD General Contact Number:

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