Fostering the Next Generation of Leaders at the Chemistry-Biology Interface
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Project Summary The Chemistry-Biology Interface (CBI) training program is a new predoctoral training program at Brown University that will equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will allow them to successfully conduct rigorous and reproducible research and to be successful, independent, professionals trained at the interface of chemistry and biology. The rationale is that our 26 faculty trainers and program have the capability to advance biomedical sciences by providing training at the chemistry-biology interface. The training objectives for this program are to: (1) build and sustain an interdisciplinary and collaborative training environment; (2) train PhD students in 10 core competencies; (3) graduate PhD students with a time-to-degree of ≤5 years and completion rate >90%; and (4) train faculty mentors to engage in productive mentoring relationships that optimize the success of the mentors and their trainees alike. The ten core competencies will ensure that trainees have broad conceptual knowledge of chemical biology along with deep knowledge of a specific field and skills in critical thinking, responsibly conducting rigorous and reproducible research, quantitative analysis of data, collaboration, communication, and leadership to support their career development. The CBI training program will support 8 trainees per year and provide structured coursework and a cohesive support framework enabling students to explore research and educational opportunities at the chemistry-biology interface to pursue careers in the biomedical workforce. Trainees are selected from seven doctoral programs: Chemistry, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and a strategic group of four programs within the Division of Biology and Medicine. Trainees learn the principles and techniques of the discipline with courses in chemical biology, methods, quantitative analysis, and a CBI elective. The training program incorporates multiple professional development and networking opportunities including: required monthly meetings for research in progress presentations, discussions on rigor and reproducibility, and RCR refresher training; an experiential interdisciplinary research opportunity to strengthen training at and across the interface of chemistry and biology; peer mentoring; career exploration opportunities; and an annual symposium for trainees to present their research and network with the local CBI community and prominent scientists in chemical biology external to Brown. CBI trainees will be supported during years 2 and 3 of their graduate training but participate in the program until graduation.
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Fostering the Next Generation of Leaders at the Chemistry-Biology Interface is a NIGMS - National Institute of General Medical Sciences grant providing up to $431K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2031-06-30 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $431K
2031-06-30
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Fostering the Next Generation of Leaders at the Chemistry-Biology Interface is offered by NIGMS - National Institute of General Medical Sciences and is generally open to university, nonprofit, healthcare org. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
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Fostering the Next Generation of Leaders at the Chemistry-Biology Interface provides up to $431K per award from NIGMS - National Institute of General Medical Sciences. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
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Applications for Fostering the Next Generation of Leaders at the Chemistry-Biology Interface are due 2031-06-30 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, NIGMS - National Institute of General Medical Sciences, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
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