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4 pages; include summary/abstract of parent award. Supports existing awards of scientists who are outstanding mentors and who have demonstrated compelling commitments and contributions to enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the biomedical sciences. The work proposed needs to be within the scope of the research or training that is already supported. The award must have a component related to mentoring.

If proposing to develop curricula or training activities to enhance mentorship, attach a Research Training Program Plan (3-page maximum) and describe the following: Description of the activities to enhance mentor training in the research training environment and the potential impact on the institution. How the effectiveness of the proposed activities will be assessed. How the effective activities developed with this funding will be incorporated into the existing biomedical training program(s). Plans for disseminating the activities and outcomes. Plans for and institutional commitment to sustainability of the proposed activities.

Funds will be provided to perform additional research within the scope of the parent grant, to develop curricula or training activities to enhance mentor training, and/or to help foster the research career development of additional students, post-doctorates, or other trainees, and/or for additional trainee slots.

Budget | Justification

• PI - include biosketch (new version!)

• Trainees: Biosketch and include in the personal statement information about the trainee's motivation to enter and/or remain in biomedical research, and their short-term and long-term career goals.

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1 page max (done by PI); The DEIA Statement should include a description of the individual’s demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the biomedical sciences, and any past or present leadership, mentoring and outreach activities to enhance DEIA – especially involving groups underrepresented in the biomedical research enterprise (e.g., certain racial/ethnic groups, persons with disabilities, students from disadvantaged backgrounds, women, and other groups as described in the NIH Notice of Interest in Diversity). Describe planned activities during the administrative supplement to develop or enhance skills in working effectively with talented scientists from a wide variety of backgrounds and to promote inclusive and equitable scientific biomedical research environments.

Attach a list of current and former trainees/mentees and their outcomes. Include trainee’s name, start/end dates of training, summary of support during training, terminal degree received and year, position while a trainee (e.g., graduate student, postdoctorate, etc.), and current position.