Institutional Network Award for Promoting Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Research Training (U2C - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health
Funding Amount
Up to $2,100,000
Deadline
May 26, 2028
778 days left
Grant Type
federal
Overview
Institutional Network Award for Promoting Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Research Training (U2C - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Responding to the needs of the scientific community to bolster a vibrant and sustainable research workforce, the Division of Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases (KUH) at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has incorporated additional flexibilities for institutional training programs serving the mission interests of non-malignant kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, encompassing both adult and pediatric conditions. The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity is to invite applications for Institutional Network Awards (U2C-TL1) to recruit, train, and retain the next generation of researchers and provide them with the coordinated support, resources, and networks they need to succeed and lead. To maximize integration and promote a highly connected trainee community, institutions are invited to submit a single, unified U2C-TL1 application. Representation across all kidney, urologic, and hematologic disciplines is not expected or required. If feasible, applications may include multiple departments within and across institutions. It is expected that each U2C-TL1 award will actively participate in the Kidney, Urology and Hematology Research-Training Network (KUHR-TN), a nationwide coalition of individual U2C-TL1 awards.
Details
- Agency: National Institutes of Health
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Opportunity #: PAR-26-115
- Total Funding: $4,000,000
- Expected Awards: 8
- Instrument: cooperative_agreement
Eligibility
Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility. Foreign Organizations/International CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organization) 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.NIH will no longer issue awards (i.e., new, renewal, or non-competing continuation) to domestic or foreign entities that involve foreign subawards/subcontracts. All NIH-funded research involving foreign subawards/subcontracts must be submitted in response to a NOFO that is specifically designated for funded international collaborations. This new requirement was effective, May 1, 2025.Applications involving foreign subawards/subcontracts submitted in response to this NOFO will be deemed noncompliant and will not be considered for funding. This policy applies to all monetary international collaborati
Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
How to Apply
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<title>PAR-26-115: Institutional Network Award for Promoting Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Research Training (U2C - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)</title>
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<p>National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (<a href="https://www.niddk.nih.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">NIDDK</a>)
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<span class="title">Institutional Network Award for Promoting Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Research Training (U2C - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)</span>
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<p><a href="http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/ac_search_results.htm?text_curr=u2c&Search.x=-473&Search.y=-454&Search_Type=Activity">U2C</a> Resource-Related Research Multi-Component Projects and Centers Cooperative Agreements</p>
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Reissue of
<a href="https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-248.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">PAR-23-248</a>
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<ul><li>Check for any recent <a href="https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/url_redirect.php?id=11163">Notices of NIH Policy Changes</a> that may impact application requirements.</li></ul>
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<span class="noticenum">PAR-26-115</span>
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None
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<p>See <a href="#_3._Additional_Information">Section III. 3. Additional Information on Eligibility</a>.</p>
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93.847
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<p>Responding to the needs of the scientific community to bolster a vibrant and sustainable research workforce, the Division of Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases (KUH) at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has incorporated additional flexibilities for institutional training programs serving the mission interests of non-malignant kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, encompassing both adult and pediatric conditions. The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity is to invite applications for Institutional Network Awards (U2C-TL1) to <strong>recruit</strong>, <strong>train</strong>, and <strong>retain</strong> the next generation of researchers and provide them with the coordinated support, resources, and networks they need to succeed and lead. To maximize integration and promote a highly connected trainee community, institutions are invited to submit a single, unified U2C-TL1 application. Representation across all kidney, urologic, and hematologic disciplines is not expected or required<strong>. </strong>If feasible, applications may include multiple departments within and across institutions. It is expected that each U2C-TL1 award will actively participate in the Kidney, Urology and Hematology Research-Training Network (KUHR-TN), a nationwide coalition of individual U2C-TL1 awards.</p>
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<p style="margin-left:0in;">To promote extramural basic and clinical biomedical research that improves the understanding of the mechanisms underlying disease and leads to improved preventions, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes, digestive, and kidney diseases. Programmatic areas within the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases include diabetes, digestive, endocrine, hematologic, liver, metabolic, nephrologic, nutrition, obesity, and urologic diseases.</p>
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<div class="toc-link"><a href="#_Part1.OverviewInformation">Part 1. Overview Information</a></div><div class="toc-link P_SingleIndent"><a href="#_KeyDates">Key Dates</a></div><div class="toc-link"><a href="#_Part2.FullTextofAnnouncement">Part 2. Full Text of Announcement</a></div><div class="toc-link P_SingleIndent"><a href="#_SectionI.NoticeofFundingOpportunityDescription">Section I. Notice of Funding Opportunity Description</a></div><div class="toc-link P_SingleIndent"><a href="#_SectionII.AwardInformation">Section II. Award Information</a></div><div class="toc-link P_SingleIndent"><a href="#_SectionIII.EligibilityInformation">Section III. Eligibility Information</a></div><div class="toc-link P_SingleIndent"><a href="#_SectionIV.ApplicationandSubmissionInformation">Section IV. Application and Submission Information</a></div><div class="toc-link P_SingleIndent"><a href="#_SectionV.ApplicationReviewInformation">Section V. Application Review Information</a></div><div class="toc-link P_SingleIndent"><a href="#_SectionVI.AwardAdministrationInformation">Section VI. Award Administration Information</a></div><div class="toc-link P_SingleIndent"><a href="#_SectionVII.AgencyContacts">Section VII. Agency Contacts</a></div><div class="toc-link P_SingleIndent"><a href="#_SectionVIII.OtherInformation">Section VIII. Other Information</a></div>
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<a id='_bookmark259621' tabindex='-1' aria-hidden='true'></a><p style="margin-left:0in;"><strong>Background</strong></p><p style="margin-left:0in;">The Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic research communities are facing daunting workforce issues. As such, there is a critical need to <strong>recruit</strong>, <strong>train</strong>, and <strong>retain</strong> trainees engaged in research in <a href="https://www.niddk.nih.gov/about-niddk/offices-divisions/division-kidney-urologic-hematologic-diseases">KUH mission areas</a>, including non-malignant kidney, urologic, and/or hematologic research, encompassing both adult and pediatric conditions, and provide them with the coordinated support, resources, and networks they need to succeed and lead.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;">Solutions to the difficult and complicated scientific questions facing the kidney, urologic, and hematologic communities demand well-trained basic, translational, and clinical researchers who can employ their skills in a team-based setting and apply rigorous experimental approaches utilizing novel techniques. To develop and grow this workforce, effective training programs must encompass critical thinking, scientific literacy, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, teamwork, adaptability, resilience, and mentoring.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><strong>Purpose</strong><br>The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to cultivate a highly integrated cohort of people and resources to propel training in KUH mission areas through Institutional Network Awards (U2C-TL1).</p><p style="margin-left:0in;">When feasible, each Institutional Network Award (U2C-TL1) is encouraged to leverage all available resources and partner institutions to maximize <strong>recruitment</strong>, <strong>training</strong>, and <strong>retention</strong> by:</p><ul><li>Collaborating across relevant departments within a given institution, and/or with other partner institutions as needed, to recruit trainees with interest in KUH mission areas and offer them robust educational experiences, broad professional development perspectives, and a supportive mentoring environment. We expect that not every U2C-TL1 award will include all kidney, urology and hematology disciplines, or cover both adult and pediatric conditions.</li><li>Promoting a highly integrated community of trainees engaged in research in KUH mission areas. This fosters the goal of forming a trainee cohort and promoting a more robust local peer-to-peer network.</li></ul><p style="margin-left:0in;">The U2C cooperative component will provide administrative, networking, professional development, and resources for the Institutional Network Award activities, while the TL1 training component (equivalent to a T32) will allow the institution(s) to recruit and fund at least five (5) highly competitive pre- and/or post-doctoral trainees engaged in KUH research. Each U2C-TL1 Award is expected to have a:</p><ol><li><strong>Administrative Core (U2C):</strong> Establish governance, manage resources, and ensure program goals are met.</li><li><strong>Networking and Professional Development Core (U2C): </strong>Foster local peer- and near-peer networking, develop tailored and structured educational experiences<strong> </strong>to prepare trainees for the next step in their scientific careers, and provide a robust mentoring environment. Activities supported by this Core are expected to be site- and context-specific and address trainee needs, and programmatic goals best accomplished locally.</li><li><strong>TL1 Training Core (TL1):</strong> Recruit at least five (5) highly talented trainees from broad scientific backgrounds into the KUH workforce. Provide them with the necessary skills to succeed and lead.</li></ol><p><i><strong>Additional Information:</strong></i></p><ul><li>The U2C and TL1 components, which are linked at the time of application, will be separated at the time of award. Each of the U2C and TL1 components will maintain their own, separate budgets and have a distinct Principal Investigator(s)/Program Director(s), (PI(s)/PD(s)). Applicants are expected to submit only one application per institution (normally identified by having a unique UEInumber or NIH IPF number) per receipt date.</li><li>In addition to the networking and professional development activities offered through individual U2C-TL1 programs, the plan is that the trainees will also be able to take advantage of resources available through the planned KUH-FAMILY Coordinating Center. Once established, the KUH-FAMILY Coordinating Center will aim to create and sustain an active, national, peer-to-peer network and community of individuals engaged in research in KUH mission areas across career stages.</li></ul>
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<a id='_bookmark259624' tabindex='-1' aria-hidden='true'></a><p>See <a href="#">Section VIII. Other Information</a> for award authorities and regulations.</p>
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<p>Cooperative Agreement: A financial assistance mechanism used when there will be substantial Federal scientific or programmatic involvement. Substantial involvement means that, after award, NIH scientific or program staff will assist, guide, coordinate, or participate in project activities. See Section VI.2 for additional information about the substantial involvement for this NOFO.</p>
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<a id='_bookmark259629' tabindex='-1' aria-hidden='true'></a><p>The <a href="http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/url_redirect.htm?id=11116"><font color="#0000ff">OER Glossary</font></a> and the <a href="https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/url_redirect.htm?id=82400">How to Apply - Application Guide</a> provides details on these application types. Only those application types listed here are allowed for this NOFO.</p>
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<p>The total costs of the U2C (Administrative Core plus Networking and Professional Development Core) should not exceed 40% of the total cost of the TL1 (NRSA Training Core). In other words, the total costs of the U2C divided by the total costs of the TL1 should not exceed 0.40.</p>
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<p>Higher Education Institutions - Includes all types</p><ul><li>Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education</li><li>Private Institutions of Higher Education</li></ul><p>Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education</p><ul><li>Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)</li><li>Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)</li></ul><p>For-Profit Organizations</p><ul><li>Small Businesses</li><li>For-Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses)</li></ul><p>Local Governments</p><ul><li>State Governments</li><li>County Governments</li><li>City or Township Governments</li><li>Special District Governments</li><li>Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)</li><li>Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)</li></ul>
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<a id='_bookmark259645' tabindex='-1' aria-hidden='true'></a><p class="Normal">Foreign components, as <a href="http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/url_redirect.htm?id=11118">defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement</a>, <strong>are </strong>allowed. </p>
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<a id='_bookmark262048' tabindex='-1' aria-hidden='true'></a><p>NIH will no longer issue awards (i.e., new, renewal, or non-competing continuation) to domestic or foreign entities that involve foreign subawards/subcontracts. All NIH-funded research involving foreign subawards/subcontracts must be submitted in response to a NOFO that is specifically designated for funded international collaborations. This new requirement was effective, May 1, 2025.</p><p>Applications involving foreign subawards/subcontracts submitted in response to this NOFO will be deemed noncompliant and will not be considered for funding. This policy applies to all monetary international collaborations resulting in foreign subawards/subcontracts, however, it does not preclude unfunded international collaborations or <a href="https://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps/HTML5/section_1/1.2_definition_of_terms.htm">foreign components</a>, funding for foreign consultants, or procurement of unique equipment or supplies from foreign vendors.</p>
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<p>Applicant organizations must complete and maintain the following registrations as described in the <a href="https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/url_redirect.htm?id=82400">How to Apply- Application Guide</a> 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. Failure to complete registrations in advance of a due date is not a valid reason for a late submission, please reference <a href="http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/url_redirect.htm?id=82423">NIH Grants Policy Statement Section 2.3.9.2 Electronically Submitted Applications</a> for additional information.</p>
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<li><a href="https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/url_redirect.htm?id=82390">System for Award Management (SAM)</a> – Applicants must complete and maintain an active registration, <b>which requires renewal at least annually</b>. The renewal process may require as much time as the initial registration. SAM registration includes the assignment of a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code for domestic organizations which have not already been assigned a CAGE Code.
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<li><a href="http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/url_redirect.htm?id=11176">NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) Code</a> – Foreign organizations must obtain an NCAGE code (in lieu of a CAGE code) in order to register in SAM.</li>
<li>Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) - A UEI is issued as part of the SAM.gov registration process. The same UEI must be used for all registrations, as well as on the grant application.</li>
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<li><a href="https://era.nih.gov/">eRA Commons</a> - Once the unique organization identifier is established, organizations can register with eRA Commons in tandem with completing their Grants.gov registration; 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.</li>
<li><a href="http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/url_redirect.htm?id=82300">Grants.gov</a> – Applicants must have an active SAM registration in order to complete the Grants.gov registration.</li>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>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. </p><p>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 <a href="https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/url_redirect.htm?id=82400">How to Apply - Application Guide</a>.</p>
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<a id='_bookmark259648' tabindex='-1' aria-hidden='true'></a><p style="margin-left:0in;">The PD(s)/PI(s) should be an active investigator in a scientific area relevant to the mission of KUH and capable of providing both administrative and scientific leadership to the development and implementation of the proposed program. The PD(s)/PI(s) will be responsible for the selection and appointment of trainees to the approved research training program, and for the overall direction, management, administration, and evaluation of the program. The PD(s)/PI(s) will be expected to monitor and assess the program and submit all documents and reports as required.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;">Multiple PD(s)/PI(s) are allowed, particularly when each brings a unique perspective and skill set that will enhance the training program. At least one of the multiple PD(s)/PI(s) should be an investigator with an active research program in basic, translational, or clinical science aligned with the mission of KUH, capable of providing both administrative and scientific leadership to the development and implementation of the proposed program. Additional PD(s)/PI(s), including individuals with experience in areas such as science education, program evaluation, mentoring, and career development and advancement for early-career scientists, may be included to achieve the overall goal to <strong>recruit</strong>, <strong>train</strong>, and <strong>retain </strong>trainees engaged in KUH research and provide them with the coordinated support, resources, and networks they need to succeed and lead.</p>
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<p>The NIH will not accept duplicate or highly overlapping applications under review at the same time per <a href="http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/url_redirect.htm?id=82415">NIH Grants Policy Statement Section 2.3.7.4 Submission of Resubmission Application</a>. This means that the NIH will not accept:</p>
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<li>A resubmission (A1) application that is submitted before issuance of the summary statement from the review of the previous new (A0) application.</li>
<li>An application that has substantial overlap with another application pending appeal of initial peer review (see <a href="http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/url_redirect.htm?id=82423">NIH Grants Policy Statement 2.3.9.4 Similar, Essentially Identical, or Identical Applications</a>).</li>
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<a id='_bookmark259652' tabindex='-1' aria-hidden='true'></a><p style="margin-left:0in;"><strong>Additional Information on Eligibility for the Training Core (TL1)</strong><br><br><i><strong>Preceptors/Mentors</strong></i><br>Program faculty should be active researchers in the biomedical sciences as demonstrated by recent publications and research support in the area of the proposed research training program. Programs are encouraged to recruit prospective preceptors/mentors from faculty at different career stages (for example, early stage investigators as well as senior faculty). All program faculty should have a mentoring philosophy appropriately tailored to the needs of potential trainees that ensures trainees will receive the tailored mentorship needed to develop skills and advance their career. Program faculty should also have sufficient time to commit to training given their other professional obligations</span>.<br><i><strong>Trainees</strong></i><br>The applicant organization will select the trainees to be supported by the research training program and is responsible for establishing trainee eligibility and selection criteria that are consistent with applicable law. The individual to be trained must be a citizen or a noncitizen national of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of appointment. Additional details on citizenship, training period, and aggregate duration of support are available in the <a href="http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/url_redirect.htm?id=61131"><i>NIH Grants Policy Statement</i></a>. All trainees are required to pursue their research training full time, normally defined as 40 hours per week, or as specified by the sponsoring institution in accordance with its own policies. Appointments are normally made in 12-month increments, and no trainee may be appointed for less than 9 months during the initial period of appointment, exc
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