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Accelerating Early-Career Independent Research Potential in Nutrition Sciences

Award Number: UE5DK137310
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES & DIGESTIVE & KIDNEY DISEASES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/11/2023
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2028

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Accelerating Early-Career Independent Research Potential in Nutrition Sciences - Junior scientists often face barriers to academic career success that can limit their ability to thrive as independent investigators. Academic units with strengths in nutrition, obesity, and diabetes research have an opportunity and a responsibility to develop programs that address these challenges and enhance the careers of early-stage researchers. This need is particularly relevant in Alabama and surrounding Deep South states, where obesity-related chronic diseases remain a major public health concern. We propose to develop, implement, and evaluate an innovative program to help junior scientists identify and overcome barriers to academic success, while enhancing their research, mentoring, and leadership skills. We have a strong pipeline of T32 training grants at pre- and postdoctoral levels to bring talented scientists to UAB, along with commitments from units within UAB to create faculty positions (and/or retention packages) for those who complete the program. The specific aims are: (1) To engage the participation of at least three cohorts of 3–4 junior scientists (postdoctoral fellows, assistant professors) to spend three years in a program aimed at developing skills for success as independent researchers/principal investigators in academia, (2) To provide a three-year educational and mentoring program focusing on the development of intrapersonal, interpersonal, and team-development skills, (3) To establish mentoring teams for each participant that include scientific mentors, academic/institutional navigators, and a wellness coach, and (4) To develop a comprehensive plan for evaluating and potentially expanding the program. UAB provides an ideal environment for supporting the career development of scientists. The Department of Nutrition Sciences houses three NIH-funded centers – the Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC), the Nutrition for Precision Health Clinical Center (NPHCC), and the Diabetes Research Center (DRC). The School of Health Professions also houses a CDC-funded National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability (NCHPAD). This application is supported by the institution and includes consideration for hiring scholars who successfully complete the program. Innovative aspects of this proposal include the use of dedicated mentoring teams to facilitate research productivity and to help participants develop the professional skills needed for advancement and long-term success within academic institutions


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: 2025 ( Subtotal = $161,894 )
2025	2025	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH STREET	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research	000	3	8/15/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$161,894
														Subtotal = $161,894

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $161,437 )
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH STREET	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research	000	2	6/26/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$161,437
														Subtotal = $161,437

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $162,000 )
2023	2023	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research	000	1	9/8/2023	NEW	$162,000
														Subtotal = $162,000

Grand Total All Awards = $485,331

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Accelerating Early-Career Independent Research Potential in Nutrition Sciences

Award Number: UE5DK137310

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES & DIGESTIVE & KIDNEY DISEASES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/11/2023

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2028

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