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Initiate Research, Opportunities, and Networks for Early Career Investigators (IRON)

Award Number: K26DK138370
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES & DIGESTIVE & KIDNEY DISEASES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 11/01/2025
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2028

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Initiate Research, Opportunities, and Networks for Early Career Investigators (IRON) - This current proposal is in response to NIDDK’s awareness and need for developing the next generation of biomedical researchers to achieve its mission. Hence, early career investigators need the opportunity to gain research knowledge coupled with quality mentorship to assist with the proper application of those skills, resulting in innovative and meaningful research. In addition to providing mentorship on research skills, it is also important to understand the circumstances in which early career investigators have found themselves and work to develop needed soft (non-research) skills. In some cases, mentees may need to unlearn, learn, and relearn certain behaviors and habits to be successful. Taken together, my philosophy as a mentor is to provide experiences for early career investigators that will help them develop into well-rounded individuals who contribute to advancing science as well as be exemplary of reputable citizens in academe. To achieve this goal, I am committed to the following specific aims: Aim 1: Continue to develop and hone mentoring skills that will equip me to meaningfully contribute to the career development and advancement of early-stage investigators. I will participate in mentor-focused trainings and workshops offered nationally, as well as those offered regionally and locally by my institution. Aim 2: Use funded research to provide opportunities for mentees to gain hands-on experience in community-based research and health disparities that are aligned with NIDDK’s mission (i.e., diabetes, obesity, and other cardiometabolic conditions), as well as develop soft skills necessary to navigate a research career in academe. Funded research aligned with NIDDK’s mission will be utilized to provide teachable moments in research design, responsible conduct of research, data management, team science, and dissemination of research findings. During these interactions, I will work with mentees to identify and cultivate soft skills that need development for future success. Aim 3: Provide training and networking opportunities for mentees. I will utilize resources provided by this grant to identify training and workshops that will assist mentees with developing research and leadership skills, attending scientific meetings, and participating in networking events.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = -$9,466 )
2026	2025	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research	002	4	4/1/2026	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$103,081
2026	2025	UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, THE	500 S LIMESTONE	LEXINGTON	KY	40526	FAYETTE	USA	Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research	000	3	3/6/2026	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2026	2025	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research	003	4	4/28/2026	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$0
2026	2025	UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, THE	500 S LIMESTONE	LEXINGTON	KY	40526	FAYETTE	USA	Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research	001	3	3/26/2026	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$112,547
														Subtotal = -$9,466

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $103,081 )
2025	2025	UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, THE	500 S LIMESTONE	LEXINGTON	KY	40526	FAYETTE	USA	Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research	000	3	8/18/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$103,081
														Subtotal = $103,081

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $103,081 )
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, THE	500 S LIMESTONE	LEXINGTON	KY	40526	FAYETTE	USA	Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research	000	2	7/26/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$103,081
														Subtotal = $103,081

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $103,081 )
2023	2023	UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, THE	500 S LIMESTONE	LEXINGTON	KY	40526	FAYETTE	USA	Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research	000	1	9/7/2023	NEW	$103,081
														Subtotal = $103,081

Grand Total All Awards = $299,777

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Initiate Research, Opportunities, and Networks for Early Career Investigators (IRON)

Award Number: K26DK138370

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES & DIGESTIVE & KIDNEY DISEASES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 11/01/2025

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2028

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