Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 13 341
Apply for PAR 13 341
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bridges to the Doctorate (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 28, 2013 and posted on Aug 28, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 25, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) 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 Doctorate (R25) funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-13-341) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) research education grant designed to grow and strengthen the pipeline of students from underrepresented backgrounds who are prepared to enter and succeed in NIH-supported biomedical and behavioral research careers. The core purpose is to expand the number of master s-level trainees who can successfully transition into Ph.D. programs by building structured, supportive training environments that improve research readiness, academic preparation, professional development, and long-term persistence through doctoral completion.
A central feature of this program is its emphasis on formal partnerships or consortia between two kinds of institutions: colleges and universities that award terminal master s degrees and institutions that offer doctoral degrees. NIH is looking for applications that show how these partners will work together in a coordinated way, rather than operating as separate programs, to create an integrated pathway from the master s level into the doctorate. The expectation is that joint planning and shared training resources will produce a coherent institutional program that helps students build the competencies they need for Ph.D.-level study, including deeper research experience, stronger mentoring networks, and a clearer understanding of doctoral expectations and culture.
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant, with the funding instrument listed as a grant and the activity category as health. It falls under CFDA 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training). The award ceiling is listed at $250,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to provide a specific non-federal funding match as a condition of receiving an award.
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, along with several institution types specifically noted in the eligibility information. These include Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). Non-U.S. entities are not eligible to apply, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible. In addition, foreign components, as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed, reinforcing that the program is intended to be fully based within the United States.
In practical terms, this FOA supports institutions that want to build or enhance a bridge program that identifies promising master s students from underrepresented backgrounds and gives them the preparation and research training needed to be competitive applicants for doctoral programs and to thrive once enrolled. While the brief synopsis does not list specific required program elements, the NIH R25 mechanism generally supports educational and mentoring activities rather than independent research projects, and the description here makes clear that the intended outcome is a stronger, more diverse pool of master s-trained researchers who transition effectively into Ph.D. training and successfully complete doctoral degrees in biomedical and behavioral sciences.
The FOA was posted and created on August 28, 2013, with an original and current closing date of September 25, 2015, and an archive date of October 26, 2015, indicating that this specific announcement is no longer active but remains relevant as a reference point for the structure and goals of the Bridges to the Doctorate program. The full announcement was available through the NIH Grants Guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-341.html, and the contact point listed for access or linking issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Bridges to the Doctorate (R25) - PAR-13-341
What is the Bridges to the Doctorate (R25) funding opportunity?
The Bridges to the Doctorate (R25) program (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-13-341) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) research education grant. It is designed to grow and strengthen the pipeline of students from underrepresented backgrounds who are prepared to enter and succeed in NIH-supported biomedical and behavioral research careers.
What is the main goal of this program?
The core purpose is to expand the number of master's-level trainees who can successfully transition into Ph.D. programs by creating structured, supportive training environments. These environments are intended to improve research readiness, academic preparation, professional development, and long-term persistence through doctoral completion.
Who is this program intended to benefit?
Based on the description, the program is intended to benefit master's-level students from underrepresented backgrounds by improving their preparation to apply to Ph.D. programs and to thrive in doctoral training in biomedical and behavioral sciences.
What types of institutions are expected to participate?
A central feature of the program is a formal partnership or consortium between (1) colleges and universities that award terminal master's degrees and (2) institutions that offer doctoral degrees. NIH expects these partners to work together in a coordinated, integrated way to create a pathway from the master's level into the doctorate.
Does the program require a partnership or consortium to apply?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes formal partnerships/consortia between master's-granting institutions (terminal master's degrees) and doctoral-degree institutions, with coordinated planning and shared training resources to form an integrated pathway.
What does NIH mean by an "integrated pathway" in this context?
The expectation is that the master's and doctoral partners will not operate as separate programs. Instead, they will coordinate planning and share training resources to create a coherent institutional program that helps students build competencies needed for Ph.D.-level study, including deeper research experience, stronger mentoring networks, and a clearer understanding of doctoral expectations and culture.
What kinds of activities does an NIH R25 research education grant typically support?
As described here, the NIH R25 mechanism generally supports educational and mentoring activities rather than independent research projects. In this announcement, the intended outcome is improving preparation and readiness for doctoral study and long-term persistence through Ph.D. completion.
What outcomes is NIH trying to achieve with this funding opportunity?
The intended outcome described is a stronger, more diverse pool of master's-trained researchers who transition effectively into Ph.D. training and successfully complete doctoral degrees in biomedical and behavioral sciences.
What is the funding instrument and activity category?
The funding instrument is listed as a grant. The activity category is health.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as a discretionary grant.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA is 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training).
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed at $250,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide a specific non-federal match as a condition of receiving an award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, along with institution types specifically noted in the eligibility information. These specifically noted types include Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
Are non-U.S. entities eligible to apply?
No. Non-U.S. entities are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization include a non-U.S. component on this application?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible. The announcement also states that foreign components, as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
Is this funding opportunity currently open?
No. The FOA lists an original and current closing date of September 25, 2015, and an archive date of October 26, 2015. That indicates this specific announcement is no longer active.
When was this FOA posted?
The FOA was posted and created on August 28, 2013.
Where can I find the full announcement for PAR-13-341?
The full announcement was available through the NIH Grants Guide at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-341.html
Who should be contacted for access or linking issues related to the announcement?
The contact point listed for access or linking issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What is the overall focus area of the program?
The program is focused on biomedical and behavioral research careers and training, with an emphasis on building research readiness and structured support to enable master's-level trainees to succeed in Ph.D. programs and complete doctoral degrees.
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