Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 12 277
Apply for PAR 12 277
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bridges to the Baccalaureate Program (R25)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 30, 2012 and posted on Aug 30, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 26, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bridges to the Baccalaureate Program (R25) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) research education grant opportunity administered by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). Its central purpose is to grow the pipeline of community college students from underrepresented backgrounds who ultimately pursue research careers in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. The program is designed to strengthen students academic preparation, research exposure, and professional skills so they can successfully transfer from an associate degree program into a baccalaureate program, complete the four-year degree, and be well positioned to continue into more advanced training and careers where they can participate in NIH-funded research.
A defining feature of this opportunity is the required partnership model. Applicants are expected to build a formal collaboration or consortium between an associate-degree-granting institution (such as a community college or other two-year postsecondary institution) and a baccalaureate-degree-granting college or university. The intent is not just to run isolated activities at each campus, but to create a coordinated, well-integrated program that intentionally supports students through the transfer point and into completion of the bachelor degree. By combining the strengths of both types of institutions, the program aims to reduce common barriers faced by transfer students, improve continuity of mentoring and advising, and provide a clearer, more supported path into biomedical and behavioral science majors and research experiences.
This is a discretionary grant mechanism under the NIH Research Education (R25) activity. It falls under the health funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training). The announcement specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to commit institutional matching funds as a condition of eligibility (though institutions often still contribute resources or infrastructure to strengthen an application).
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The eligibility language also highlights additional categories of institutions that may apply, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs). Foreign institutions are not eligible, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible. In addition, foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed under this funding opportunity.
The specific funding opportunity number is PAR-12-277, titled "Bridges to the Baccalaureate Program (R25)." It was posted on August 30, 2012, with an original and current closing date of October 26, 2012, and an archive date of November 26, 2012. The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide, and administrative support contacts are provided through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or linking issues.
Bridges to the Baccalaureate Program (R25) (PAR-12-277) FAQs
What is the Bridges to the Baccalaureate Program (R25)?
The Bridges to the Baccalaureate Program (R25) is an NIH research education grant opportunity administered by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). Its purpose is to strengthen the pipeline of community college students from underrepresented backgrounds who plan to pursue research careers in the biomedical and behavioral sciences.
What is the main goal of this program?
The central goal is to help community college (associate degree) students build academic preparation, research exposure, and professional skills so they can successfully transfer into a baccalaureate program, complete a four-year degree, and be positioned for advanced training and careers that participate in NIH-funded research.
Which NIH institute administers this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What type of grant mechanism is this?
This is a discretionary grant under the NIH Research Education (R25) activity.
What does "Bridges to the Baccalaureate" emphasize in terms of student progression?
The program focuses on supporting students through the transition from an associate degree program into a baccalaureate program, helping them persist through transfer, complete the bachelor degree, and continue toward research training and careers in biomedical and behavioral sciences.
Is a partnership required to apply?
Yes. A defining feature of this opportunity is a required partnership model. Applicants are expected to form a formal collaboration or consortium between an associate-degree-granting institution (such as a community college or other two-year postsecondary institution) and a baccalaureate-degree-granting college or university.
What kind of partnership is expected between the two institutions?
The intent is to build a coordinated, well-integrated program rather than isolated activities at each campus. The partnership is meant to intentionally support students through the transfer point and into completion of the bachelor degree, leveraging strengths from both institutions.
Why does the program require a coordinated partnership model?
By combining the strengths of associate- and baccalaureate-granting institutions, the program aims to reduce common barriers faced by transfer students, improve continuity of mentoring and advising, and provide a clearer path into biomedical and behavioral science majors and research experiences.
What student population is this program designed to support?
It is designed to grow the pipeline of community college students from underrepresented backgrounds who ultimately pursue research careers in the biomedical and behavioral sciences.
What general activities or outcomes does the program seek to support?
Based on the description, the program is designed to strengthen students' academic preparation, research exposure, and professional skills to support transfer success, completion of a four-year degree, and readiness for further research training and careers.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants are not required to commit institutional matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Can institutions still contribute resources even though matching is not required?
Yes. While matching funds are not required, institutions often still contribute resources or infrastructure to strengthen an application, according to the opportunity description.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
Are Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) specifically referenced as eligible?
Yes. The eligibility language highlights additional categories of institutions that may apply, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and similar institution types listed in the opportunity description.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible under this funding opportunity.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations eligible?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Are foreign components allowed under this opportunity?
No. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed under this funding opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) number and title?
The FOA number is PAR-12-277, titled "Bridges to the Baccalaureate Program (R25)."
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.859, Biomedical Research and Research Training.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the health funding activity category.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 30, 2012.
What were the closing date and archive date?
The original and current closing date listed is October 26, 2012, and the archive date is November 26, 2012.
Where was the full announcement made available?
The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide.
Who should be contacted for access or linking issues related to the announcement?
Administrative support contacts are provided through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or linking issues.
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