NIA Research and Entrepreneurial Development Immersion (REDI): Entrepreneurship Enhancement Award

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to continue its Research and Entrepreneurial Development Immersion (REDI) Award program. The goal of the program is to prepare trainees for a wide-range of career paths, including those that are outside the traditional research environment, by imparting a broad set of skills and knowledge required for a career in translational sciences and entrepreneurship. The program aims to boost the number of Ph.D.-trained scientists prepared and ready for a multitude of available career options. Key aspects of the program include: • Scientific communication • Understanding of the intellectual property process and landscape • Regulatory and reimbursement pathway knowledge • Ability to identify unmet needs within markets and define value propositions • Clear understanding of the biomedical development path, financing sources, and challenges