Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 08 120
Apply for PAR 08 120
- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cancer Education Grants Program (R25)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.398 Cancer Research Manpower.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 7, 2011 and posted on Mar 28, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cancer Education Grants Program (R25) is a National Cancer Institute (NCI) funding opportunity under the National Institutes of Health (NIH) designed to support education-focused projects that strengthen the cancer workforce and speed the spread of cancer research knowledge into real-world practice. The program invites applications to build innovative cancer education efforts and cancer research dissemination projects that are feasible to complete within a five-year project period. In practical terms, this grant is meant to help organizations develop and deliver structured educational activities that either bring new people into cancer-related careers, update the skills of existing researchers and clinicians, or improve how cancer science is communicated and adopted in health and community settings.
The announcement highlights four main kinds of projects it is looking to fund. First are innovative educational programs that encourage biomedical students and other health science trainees to pursue cancer-focused careers, essentially working on the “pipeline” problem by sparking interest and creating clear pathways into cancer research and cancer care. Second are short courses aimed at cancer researchers who need to stay current, especially as methods, technologies, and scientific findings evolve quickly; these courses can focus on new tools, emerging fields, or cutting-edge approaches that researchers can immediately apply. Third are training programs for cancer care clinicians and community health care providers that emphasize evidence-based cancer prevention and control, supporting better screening, prevention strategies, early detection practices, and implementation of proven interventions. Fourth are projects that develop and test innovative education and dissemination approaches that translate discoveries from research into public health and community delivery, addressing the common gap between what is known in science and what is routinely practiced in clinics and communities.
The funding mechanism used is the NIH Research Education Grant (R25). That matters because R25 awards are structured specifically around education and training activities rather than traditional hypothesis-driven research. The FOA also notes an important administrative limitation: research education programs supported under this mechanism generally cannot be transferred from one institution to another unless there is a strong justification, reflecting the expectation that the program is closely tied to the capacity, partners, and infrastructure of the original applicant organization.
Funding decisions are contingent on available funds and on the quality and volume of applications received, and the FOA does not guarantee a set number of awards. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and is associated with CFDA number 93.398 (Cancer Research Manpower), reinforcing its workforce-development and education emphasis. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not obligated to provide matching funds as a condition of award.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations that can credibly run education and dissemination programs. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, as specified), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, state governments, and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). The FOA also explicitly includes a range of mission-specific and community-centered institutions and organizations such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, and U.S. territory or possession agencies. This range signals that NCI is open to programs rooted not only in academic environments but also in community settings where dissemination and workforce development can have direct impact.
The original FOA is identified as PAR-08-120, titled “Cancer Education Grants Program (R25).” It was posted March 28, 2008, with later administrative record dates shown (creation date June 7, 2011), and it ultimately closed January 7, 2012 (with an archive date of February 7, 2012). The full announcement is linked through NIH at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-120.html, and the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact is provided for access or technical issues.
FAQs: Cancer Education Grants Program (R25) - NCI/NIH (PAR-08-120)
What is the Cancer Education Grants Program (R25)?
The Cancer Education Grants Program (R25) is a National Cancer Institute (NCI) funding opportunity under the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that supports education-focused projects intended to strengthen the cancer workforce and speed the spread of cancer research knowledge into real-world practice.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The program is designed to help organizations develop and deliver structured educational activities that (1) bring new people into cancer-related careers, (2) update the skills of current researchers and clinicians, and/or (3) improve how cancer science is communicated and adopted in health and community settings.
What types of projects does the announcement highlight as priorities?
The announcement highlights four main types of projects: (1) innovative educational programs that encourage biomedical students and health science trainees to pursue cancer-focused careers, (2) short courses for cancer researchers to stay current with fast-moving methods and technologies, (3) training programs for cancer care clinicians and community health care providers focused on evidence-based cancer prevention and control, and (4) projects that develop and test innovative education and dissemination approaches to translate cancer research discoveries into public health and community delivery.
What does it mean that this is an NIH Research Education Grant (R25) mechanism?
It means the award is structured around education and training activities rather than traditional hypothesis-driven research. The focus is on building and delivering education and dissemination programs.
How long can the project period be?
The announcement indicates that proposed cancer education and dissemination projects should be feasible to complete within a five-year project period.
Does the opportunity guarantee a certain number of awards?
No. Funding decisions are contingent on available funds and on the quality and volume of applications received, and the announcement does not guarantee a set number of awards.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not obligated to provide matching funds as a condition of award.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The announcement is associated with CFDA number 93.398, labeled Cancer Research Manpower, reflecting its workforce development and education emphasis.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, as specified); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; state governments; and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
Are community-based and mission-specific institutions included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes institutions and organizations such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, and U.S. territory or possession agencies.
Is this grant only for universities and academic medical centers?
No. The stated eligibility and examples indicate NCI is open to programs based in academic environments as well as community settings where dissemination and workforce development can have direct impact.
What kinds of learners or participants are these projects meant to serve?
Based on the project types described, participants may include biomedical students and other health science trainees, cancer researchers seeking updated skills through short courses, cancer care clinicians, and community health care providers involved in prevention and control efforts.
What does the FOA say about transferring an R25 program to another institution?
The announcement notes an administrative limitation: research education programs supported under this mechanism generally cannot be transferred from one institution to another unless there is a strong justification, reflecting the expectation that the program is tied to the capacity, partners, and infrastructure of the original applicant organization.
What is the FOA identification and title?
The funding opportunity is identified as PAR-08-120, titled "Cancer Education Grants Program (R25)."
When was PAR-08-120 posted, and what are the noted dates?
The announcement was posted March 28, 2008. It shows later administrative record dates (creation date June 7, 2011), and it ultimately closed January 7, 2012, with an archive date of February 7, 2012.
Where can applicants find the full announcement?
The full announcement is linked through NIH at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-120.html
Who is listed for help with access or technical issues related to the posting?
The NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact is provided for access or technical issues related to the announcement.
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