Extramural Coordinated Funding

UM Submission Instructions: AHRQ and PCORI Learning Health System Embedded Scientist Training and Research Centers (P30) 2023

Sponsor:	Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Award Title:	AHRQ and PCORI Learning Health System Embedded Scientist Training and Research Centers (P30)
Amount:	$5M Total annual costs (combined direct and indirect) for a project awarded under this NOFO will not exceed $1 million in any given year and $5 million for the entire project period.
UM Deadline:	02/20/2023
Sponsor Deadline:	03/24/2023
Description:	AHRQ and PCORI invite applications from qualified institutions to create Learning Health System Embedded Scientist Training and Research (LHS E-STaR) Centers to support the professional development of scientists to conduct research that accelerates progress towards an integrated learning health system. To achieve this aim, the E-STaR Centers will build new models of LHS infrastructure that: strengthens institutional research training in CER and PCOR; enhances diversity in the LHS research workforce; strengthens partnerships with community partners and health system and other stakeholders; and conducts patient-centered clinical comparative effectiveness research projects to improve health system operations, quality, and health outcomes.
Number of Applicants University is Allowed to submit:	multiple
Additional Requirements:	None
Sponsor Guidelines:	https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HS-23-001.html
UM Nominations Process:	Those interested in applying should submit the following as a single pdf document to collabor@umn.edu no later than 4pm on 2/20: 1. Cover page including PI name, department, contact information, project title, any co-PI's name and department, and one paragraph project abstract. 2. Project summary (not more than three pages). 3. Biosketch of PI (NIH format or similar, not more than five pages). Applications will be reviewed to confirm they are scientifically distinct. In the case that two are similar, there will be an internal review to determine a single candidate to move forward in that area. Any questions can be submitted to collabor@umn.edu.
Peer Review Coordination:	Research and Innovation Office contact email
Status:	PI Selected. Timothy Beebe, Public Health, School of (SPH), is the official UM nominee.
Please note:	To be considered for peer review and internal selection, faculty must follow the above submission guidelines and meet the UM deadline as set by the office coordinating the peer review for this opportunity.

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Selection Process

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