Key Dates

Related Announcements

• August, 29, 2023  Broadening Opportunities for Computational Genomics and Data Science Education (UE5 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed).  See NOFO RFA-HG-23-002. 

Issued by

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

Purpose

The purpose of this notice is to inform applicants of (1) a change to the first receipt date, (2) the addition of a second pre-application Webinar, and (3) a change in the Eligible Applicant institution and (4) personnel costs information in RFA-HG-23-002 “Broadening Opportunities for Computational Genomics and Data Science Education (UE5 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed).

Specifically, (1) the first receipt date changes from October 10, 2023, to November 8, 2023, (2) an additional pre-application Webinar will be held on September 27, 2023, at 2:00 pm ET, (3) institutions awarding associate degrees are eligible to apply, and (4) personnel costs are allowed. 

Changes are reflected in italics.

Currently Reads:

Part 1. Overview

Key Dates

Posted Date

August 29, 2023

Open Date (Earliest Submission Date)

September 10, 2023

Letter of Intent Due Date(s)

September 10, 2023

Modified to Read:

Part 1. Overview

Key Dates

Posted Date

August 29, 2023

Open Date (Earliest Submission Date)

October 8, 2023

Letter of Intent Due Date(s)

October 8, 2023

Part 2. Section I. Funding Opportunity Description

Currently reads:

Pre-Application Webinar

NHGRI will hold a pre-application webinar for potential applicants on September 1, 2023, at 2:00 pm ET. Participation in the webinar is optional and not required to submit an application. Information about the webinar can be found at: https://www.genome.gov/about-nhgri/Office-of-the-Director/Office-of-Genomic-Data-Science. The webinar connections will open 15 minutes in advance of the start time. During the webinar, NIH staff will give an overview of the NOFO and application submission process and field questions from potential applicants. Attendees can ask questions during the webinar and are encouraged to email questions in advance to Dr. Shurjo Sen at sensh@mail.nih.gov. For those who cannot attend, a recording of the webinar will be posted on the above website.

Modified to read:

Pre-Application Webinar

NHGRI will hold two pre-application webinars for potential applicants on September 1, 2023, and September 27, 2023 at 2:00 pm ET. Participation in these webinars is optional and not required to submit an application. Information about the webinars can be found at: https://www.genome.gov/about-nhgri/Office-of-the-Director/Office-of-Genomic-Data-Science. The webinar connections will open 15 minutes in advance of the start time. During the webinars, NIH staff will give an overview of the NOFO and application submission process and field questions from potential applicants. Attendees can ask questions during the webinars and are encouraged to email questions in advance to Dr. Shurjo Sen at sensh@mail.nih.gov. For those who cannot attend, recordings of both webinars will be posted on the above website.

Part 2. Section II. Award Information-Other Award Budget Information

Currently reads:

Personnel Costs

Not Applicable. 

Participant Costs

Not Applicable. 

Other Program-Related Expenses

Consultant costs, equipment, supplies, travel for key persons, and other program-related expenses may be included in the proposed budget. These expenses must be justified as specifically required by the proposed program and must not duplicate items generally available at the applicant institution.

Indirect Costs

Indirect Costs (also known as Facilities & Administrative [F&A] Costs) are reimbursed at 8% of modified total direct costs (exclusive of tuition and fees, expenditures for equipment and consortium costs in excess of $25,000), rather than on the basis of a negotiated rate agreement.

Part 2. Section II. Award Information-Other Award Budget Information

Modified to read:

Personnel Costs

A 2.4 Calendar Month minimum level of effort from the PI is required. For Multiple PD/PI applications, the aggregate PI minimum level of effort must be 2.4 Calendar Months. Personnel costs may be requested.

Participant Costs

Not Applicable. 

Other Program-Related Expenses

Consultant costs, equipment, supplies, travel for key persons, and other program-related expenses may be included in the proposed budget. These expenses must be justified as specifically required by the proposed program and must not duplicate items generally available at the applicant institution.

Indirect Costs

Indirect Costs (also known as Facilities & Administrative [F&A] Costs) are reimbursed at 8% of modified total direct costs (exclusive of tuition and fees, expenditures for equipment and consortium costs in excess of $25,000), rather than on the basis of a negotiated rate agreement.

Part 2. Section III.1 Eligible Applicants

Currently reads:

To be eligible for this NOFO, the applicant institution must be a domestic institution located in the United States and its territories which:

• Has received an average of less than $25 million per year of R01 total cost of NIH support for the past three fiscal years, and;
• Awards undergraduate or master’s degrees in biomedical sciences; and
• Has a documented historical and current mission to educate students from any of the populations that have been identified as underrepresented in biomedical research as defined by the National Science Foundation NSF, see http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/wmpd/ or has a documented historical record of recruiting, training and/or educating, and graduating underrepresented students as defined by NSF (see above), which has resulted in increasing the institution's contribution to the national pool of graduates from underrepresented backgrounds who pursue biomedical research career.

Modified to read:

To be eligible for this NOFO, the applicant institution must be a domestic institution located in the United States and its territories which:

• Has received an average of less than $25 million per year of R01 total cost of NIH support for the past three fiscal years;
• Awards associate, undergraduate or master’s degrees in biomedical sciences; and
• Has a documented historical and current mission to educate students from any of the populations that have been identified as underrepresented in biomedical research as defined by the National Science Foundation NSF, see http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/wmpd/ or has a documented historical record of recruiting, training and/or educating, and graduating underrepresented students as defined by NSF (see above), which has resulted in increasing the institution's contribution to the national pool of graduates from underrepresented backgrounds who pursue biomedical research career.

All other aspects of this NOFO remain unchanged.

Inquiries

Please direct all inquiries to:

Shurjo K. Sen, Ph.D.
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Telephone: 301-827-7028
Email: sensh@mail.nih.gov