NLM Extramural Programs (EP)
EP Overview
The Extramural Programs (EP) Division of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) offers grants for research projects and research training in biomedical informatics and data science. Biomedical informatics research applies computer and information sciences to improve the use of biomedical information. Read More
- Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Alzheimers-Focused Administrative Supplements for NIH Grants that are Not Focused on Alzheimers Disease. (NOT-AG-23-015)
- Emergency Award: Novel Insights through Cross-Site Analyses of Existing RADx-UP Data (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed).
(RFA-OD-23-050) - Emergency Award: RADx-UP Dissemination and Implementation (D and I) Research on COVID-19 Testing Interventions among Underserved and Vulnerable Populations (R01 Clinical Trial Optional).
(RFA-OD-23-051) - Limited Competition: Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Bioinformatics Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed).
(RFA-RM-23-020) - Limited Competition: Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Chemical Analysis Sites (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed).
(RFA-RM-23-021) - Request for Information (RFI) on Recommendations for Improving NRSA Fellowship Review.
(NOT-OD-23-110) - Updates to Funding Opportunity Terminology. (NOT-OD-23-109)
- Reminder NIH Policies for NRSA Stipends, Compensation and Other Income. (NOT-OD-23-111)
- Reminder: NIH Natural Disaster Policy Mississippi Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes.
(NOT-OD-23-113) - Pilot for Improving Data about NIH R&D Contracts. (NOT-OD-23-115)
- Notice to Expire RFA-RM-23-008 "Limited Competition: Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Bioinformatics Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)". (NOT-RM-23-011)
- Limited Competition: Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Chemical Analysis Sites (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed).
(RFA-RM-23-009) - Limited Competition: Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Clinical Centers (U01 Clinical Trial Required).
(RFA-RM-23-010) - Limited Competition: Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium Coordinating Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). (RFA-RM-23-011)
- Guidance for the Repayment of Grant Funds. (NOT-OD-23-102)
- Notice of Upcoming Prize Competition Announcement for the TARGETED (Targeted Genome Editor Delivery) Challenge.
(NOT-RM-23-008) - Discovery of the Genetic Basis of Childhood Cancers and of Structural Birth Defects: Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). (PAR-23-035)
- Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Optimization of Data Storage and Utilization for the Sequence Read Archive (SRA).
(NOT-GM-23-015) - OMB Single Audit Extension for Recipients in Major Disaster Areas (Alaska, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Puerto Rico). (NOT-OD-23-022)
- Continued Extension of Certain Flexibilities for Prospective Basic Experimental Studies With Human Participants.
(NOT-OD-22-205) - Galvanizing Health Equity Through Novel and Diverse Educational Resources (GENDER) Research Education R25 (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). (RFA-OD-22-015)
- Notice of Change to Application Due Date for RFA-RM-22-016 "Platform Clinical Trials of Genome Editors in Multiple Diseases (UG3/UH3, Clinical Trial Required". (NOT-RM-22-018)
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NLM/EP Webinar - Documents
NLM R25 Short-Term Research Education Experiences to Attract Talented Students to Biomedical Informatics/Data Science Careers and Enhance Diversity (RFA-LM-22-001) Kickoff Meeting
November 18, 2022, 10:00 AM -11:00AM Eastern Daylight Time
R25 Kickoff Slides: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/documents/R25_Kickoff_Meeting_Slides.pdf
NLM T15 University-based Biomedical Informatics and Data Science Research Training Programs (RFA-LM-001) Kickoff Meeting
August 31, 2022, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
NLM conducted a virtual kickoff meeting to begin the new grant year with the purpose of updating all sites and personnel of grants management and programmatic information. Eighteen sites were represented at this meeting.
T15 Kickoff Meeting Slides: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/documents/T15-2022-Kickoff-Meeting-Slides.pdf
T15 Kickoff Meeting Video: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/images/T15_2022_Kickoff_Mtg.mp4
NLM R25 Short-Term Research Education Experiences to Attract Talented Students to Biomedical Informatics/Data Science Careers and Enhance Diversity (RFA-LM-22-001) Technical Assistance Webinar.
April 13, 2022, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Eastern Daylight Time
NLM conducted a technical assistance webinar to review the purpose and objectives of the FOA, review application instructions, and address questions from applicants concerning the FOA.
Webinar Recording: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/images/NLM-R25-Webina.mp4
Webinar Slides: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/documents/NLM_R25_Webinar_Slides_2022.pdf
Webinar FAQs: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/documents/R25-webinar-FAQs.pdf
Research Funding
Career Development
- Biomedical Informatics Research Training (T15)
- Short-term Training in Biomedical Informatics Research to Enhance Diversity (R25)
- Information for Training Directors
- NIH Pathway to Independence (K99/R00)
- Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Individual Predoctoral Fellowships (F30/F31)
- Research Grant Supplement (Diversity)
- Research Grant Supplement (Reentry)
Review
Last Reviewed: March 3, 2023