Overview of the Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Grant Mechanisms Dr. Peter Ogunbiyi Diversity Training Branch Center to Reduce Cancer

Overview of the Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences

(CURE) Grant Mechanisms

Dr. Peter OgunbiyiDiversity Training Branch

Center to Reduce Cancer Health DisparitiesJune 23, 2014

Increase the size of the talent pool

Emphasize strategic and scientific areas of

greatest need

Expand and extend the period of

training

High SchoolStudents Undergraduate

Students

Pre-doctoralStudents

Early Stage InvestigatorsPostdoctoral

Fellows

TRAINEES

Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE)

Program Goals

CURE

CURE

Mentor

• Sponsorship• Networking• Role Model • Grantsmanship

Mentor

• Sponsorship• Networking• Role Model • Grantsmanship

Mentee

• Confidence• Self-Esteem• Enhanced Research Skill• Commitment • Communication Skills

Mentee

• Confidence• Self-Esteem• Enhanced Research Skill• Commitment • Communication Skills

Program Officer

• Advise on Funding• Professional Opportunities• Program Navigation• Grants Management

Program Officer

• Advise on Funding• Professional Opportunities• Program Navigation• Grants Management

Uniqueness of the CURE Program

Diversity ResearchSupplements

Career Transition(Non-mentored): K22

NRSA Fellowships: F31

Career Awards (Mentored):K01 K08 K23

Cancer Center Grant Supplement:P30S

Continuing Umbrella Research Experiences

R03

R21

Re-Entry Supplements

Supplements to the CURE

Available at all career stages

Supplements

Scientific Independence&

Self-Sustainability

Goal

Acquire research skills

Publish

Write grants

Network

Present your scientific data

Work with yourProgram Officer!!

Identify appropriate mentors, learn how to

navigate scientific organizations, graduate

F31

CURE Funding Opportunities are Vehicles to Career

Independence

CURE Funding Opportunities are Vehicles to Career

Independence

Develop scientific niche, acquire data,

write R01 and explore job opportunities

K Awards

Acquire data and submit R01, collaborate and

explore job opportunities

R21









R03

R21

NCI Cancer Center Supplements for High

School and Undergraduate Research Experiences (P30S)

P30 CURE Supplement• Research opportunities for high Research opportunities for high

school and undergraduate school and undergraduate studentsstudents

• Student must commit a minimum Student must commit a minimum of 2 yearsof 2 years

• P30 grant is supported for up to 5 P30 grant is supported for up to 5 yearsyears

• Salary not to exceed the State or Salary not to exceed the State or Institutional minimum wageInstitutional minimum wage

• Submission periods: 10/1 to 12/1 and 3/1 to 5/1

P30S Applications and Awards2001-2013

Guideline and link at http://crchd.cancer.gov

Fiscal Year

http://crchd.cancer.gov/



NRSA Fellowships: F31 Career Awards

(Mentored):K01 K08 K23





R03

R21

CURE – Diversity Supplements

Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research • Available for every career level (e.g., High School through ESI)• Individuals with disabilities• Up to 3 years of support• Submission periods: 10/1 to 12/1 and 3/1 to 5/1

Diversity Supplement Applications and Awards (2001-

2013)

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-149.html










R03

R21

Guidelines and links at http://crchd.cancer.gov

InvestigatorInvestigator

Supplements to Promote Reentry into Biomedical and Behavioral Research (PA-12-150)

More Supplements in the CURE Program

InvestigatorInvestigator

T32 SupplementsR25T Supplements

K12 Supplements

http://crchd.cancer.gov/





R03

R21




CURE – NRSA Pre-Doctoral Fellowships (F31)

Ruth L. Kirschtein National Research Service Awards for Individual Pre-doctoral fellowships

• Up to 5 years of support• Requirements - Experienced mentor, enrollment in a graduate school• Allowable Costs – Stipend, tuition & fees, and health insurance• Submission dates – 4/13, 8/13 and 12/13

F31 Applications and Awards2001-2013


Fiscal year










R03

R21

CURE – Career Development Awards

(K) to Promote Diversity

Transition Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K22)

PAR-12-062

Doctoral Degree100K Salary/30K R&D

3 years support

Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award to Promote Diversity

(K01) PAR-12-050

100K Salary/30K R&D3, 4, 5 years support

Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award to Promote Diversity

(K08) PAR-12-051


Non-mentored award

Submission Dates: 3/12, 7/12, 11/12

Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award to Promote Diversity

(K23) PAR-12-052


Mentored awards

NCI Career Development Awards to Promote Diversity

K01 - NCI Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award to Promote Diversity

K08 - NCI Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award to Promote Diversity

K23 - NCI Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award to Promote Diversity

K22 - NCI Transition Career Development Award to Promote Diversity

Career (K Series) Applications and Awards2001-2013

Mechanisms

Degree Level

Career LevelResearch

Focus

K01(Mentored)

PhD or equivalent

Post-doctoral fellows and non-tenured junior faculty

Basic, Population & Behavioral research

K08 & K23(Mentored)

MD, MD/PhD or equivalent)

Post-doctoral fellows and non-tenured junior faculty

Clinical (Translational/ Patient-oriented) research

K22(Non-Mentored)

PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalents

Advanced post-doctoral fellows and newly independent research scientists

Basic, Population , Behavioral or Clinical research

Some Key Futures of CURE K Mechanisms

Exploratory Grant Award to Promote Workforce Diversity in Basic Cancer Research (R21)

Exploratory Grant Award to Promote Workforce Diversity in Basic Cancer Research (R21)

• Supports continued development of Early-Stage Investigators from diverse backgrounds toward R01-funded research in basic cancer biology• Provides an opportunity for these investigators to develop preliminary data

for competitive R01 proposals

*US Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics – Condition of Education 2010 – National average for underrepresented groups is <10%

Metrics of Success

Transition & Retention •Graduation rate* •Education level progression•Career level progression•Academic Position

Competitiveness•Publications•Total Grant Applications and Awards•Peer Review and Advisory Committee Participation

CURE Program: Trainees

Corrianne and Aaron: P30 Supplements as undergraduates

Now: Medical students, MD Class of 2016

Valerie: Diversity Supplement F31 Now: Postdoctoral Fellow

Tracy: Diversity Supplement K01 R21Now: Instructor

CURE Program: Trainees

Gary: Diversity Supplement K22 R01Now: Professor

Rafael: K12 Supplement K08Now: Assistant Professor

Elva: F31 R21 R01Now: Assistant Professor

Diversity Supplements and Supplements to the CURE Dr. Alison Lin: [email protected]

NRSA (Pre-doctoral Fellowship, F31)Dr. Yolanda Vallejo-Estrada: yolanda.vallejo-

[email protected]

Career Development Awards (K)Dr. John Ojeifo (K08, K23, K22):

[email protected]. Anil Wali (K01): [email protected]

Exploratory Grant (Diversity R21)Dr. Anil Wali: [email protected]

PACHE Program (P20, U54) Dr. Carmen Moten: [email protected]

Basic Cancer Research Grants (R21 and U01)Dr. Lionel Banez: [email protected]

Diversity Supplements and Supplements to the CURE Dr. Alison Lin: [email protected]

NRSA (Pre-doctoral Fellowship, F31)Dr. Yolanda Vallejo-Estrada: yolanda.vallejo-

[email protected]

Career Development Awards (K)Dr. John Ojeifo (K08, K23, K22):

[email protected]. Anil Wali (K01): [email protected]

Exploratory Grant (Diversity R21)Dr. Anil Wali: [email protected]

PACHE Program (P20, U54) Dr. Carmen Moten: [email protected]

Basic Cancer Research Grants (R21 and U01)Dr. Lionel Banez: [email protected]

NCI CRCHD Program Officer Contacts

Thank You!

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Overview of the Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Grant Mechanisms Dr. Peter Ogunbiyi Diversity Training Branch Center to Reduce Cancer