Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Institutional Network Award for Promoting Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Research Training (U2C - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

<p>The&nbsp;National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for the Institutional Network Award for KUH Research Training Program.</p><p><br></p><p>The Division of Kidney, Urologic, and Hematology Research (KUH) at NIDDK has reshaped and refocused its approach to institutional research training. In lieu of KUH participation in the NRSA T32 program, the "Institutional Network Awards for KUH Research Training" program was introduced in 2020 to support pre- and post-doctoral trainees in KUH research. These awards are designed to cultivate a vibrant and dynamic network of people and resources across an entire institution to engage, recruit, prepare and sustain the next generation of KUH researchers. Through this program, each institution may apply for a single award to support at least 5 highly competitive trainee slots across KUH research. In contrast to the traditional T32 awards, Institutional Network Awards also provide direct support for innovative networking, outreach, and career development activities and resources. Approval of this concept renewal will allow KUH to support additional Institutional Network Awards and continue efforts to evaluate the efficacy of this new training approach.</p><p><br></p><p>Applications are not being solicited at this time. Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. This NOFO will utilize the U2C and TL1 activity codes. Researchers from institutions across multiple disciplines of science within nephrology, urology, and hematology are encouraged to apply.&nbsp;Renewal of this initiative will enable support for additional training programs solicited through a KUH-specific FOA, and longer-term evaluation of the efficacy of this new approach to institutional training.</p>