The Extramural Associates Research Development Award (EARDA) program Phase II renewal proposal for Claflin University is designed to: (1) further enhance the ability of university's faculty and students to engage in biomedical and behavioral research; (2) continue to develop collaborative research activities with other academic institutions; and (3) to continue to increase the number of minority and female students who wish to pursue careers in biomedical and behavioral research. To achieve program goals, the Office of Research Development (under the oversight of an Advisory Committee) will sponsor activities such as: grantsmanship ? workshops and seminars conducted by expert consultants; assistance with grant opportunity identification and with grant preparation; development of research partnerships with outside institutions; dispersal of EARDA grant pilot research funds to enhance the ability of college faculty to attract research funding support form other agencies. The effectiveness of the EARDA activities will be monitored via data collected and analyzed by the Extramural Associate,the Office of Research Development and two external reviewers. ? ?

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
Type
Extramural Associate Research Development Award (EARDA) (G11)
Project #
5G11HD038340-06
Application #
7091456
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZHD1-DSR-A (11))
Program Officer
James, Regina Smith
Project Start
2000-08-25
Project End
2006-12-31
Budget Start
2006-01-01
Budget End
2006-12-31
Support Year
6
Fiscal Year
2006
Total Cost
$14,902
Indirect Cost
Name
Claflin University
Department
Biology
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
014778158
City
Orangeburg
State
SC
Country
United States
Zip Code
29115