Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 15 151
Apply for PAR 15 151
- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cancer Research Education Grants Program Courses for Skills Development (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 Mar 24, 2015 and posted on Mar 24, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2018. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Independent school districts Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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) Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession 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 allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cancer Research Education Grants Program - Courses for Skills Development (R25) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity run through the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that focuses on strengthening the research workforce through targeted education. The basic idea is to support well-designed educational activities that add to, complement, or improve existing training pathways so the United States has enough people with the right biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research skills to meet national needs. Instead of funding traditional research projects, this R25 mechanism is meant to build skills, expand expertise, and prepare learners to contribute more effectively to cancer-related research and care.
This specific announcement emphasizes "Courses for Skills Development" as the main type of supported activity. In practical terms, the program is looking for innovative and up-to-date courses or course-based programs that teach participants concrete, usable skills. NCI encourages applications that are creative and state-of-the-art, meaning they should reflect current methods, knowledge, and practices rather than relying on outdated curricula. While the announcement is education-focused, the subject matter is clearly anchored in cancer, including the causes of cancer, how it is diagnosed, ways to prevent it, treatment approaches, rehabilitation after cancer, and the ongoing care needs of cancer patients and their families. The intent is to advance education in areas that align with NCI's mission and that ultimately improve the pipeline and readiness of people working in cancer research and cancer-related clinical and supportive care settings.
The award is a discretionary grant under an education and health activity category, listed under CFDA 93.398 (Cancer Research Manpower). The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching, which reduces the burden on applicants by not requiring them to commit non-federal dollars as a condition of the award. The listed award ceiling is $300,000, indicating the maximum funding level expected per award under this announcement. Because it is a grant mechanism for education, proposed budgets and designs are generally expected to match the scope of a course or series of courses, including the infrastructure needed to deliver instruction, develop materials, and evaluate learning outcomes, rather than supporting a standalone laboratory or clinical research study.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include public and 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, independent school districts, and multiple levels of government such as state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. Tribal entities are also included, both federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, along with tribally controlled colleges and universities. The eligibility language also explicitly references a wide range of designated institution types and community-based entities, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), as well as faith-based or community-based organizations and regional organizations. Federal agencies can be eligible as well, as indicated in the eligibility information.
At the same time, there are clear limits related to foreign participation. Non-U.S. entities (foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply directly, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply. However, "foreign components" as defined by NIH policy are allowed, which typically means an otherwise eligible U.S. applicant can include certain foreign activities or elements when justified and when they meet NIH policy requirements, even though the applicant organization itself must be eligible and primarily U.S.-based.
In terms of timing and status, this funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-15-151) was posted and created on March 24, 2015, with a closing date of January 7, 2018, and an archive date of February 7, 2018. That means the specific announcement is no longer open for applications, but it remains a useful reference point for understanding how NCI frames R25 education programs and what it prioritizes in skills-based cancer research education efforts. The full archived announcement was available through the NIH grants guide at the link provided in the source data. For technical issues accessing the announcement, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Cancer Research Education Grants Program - Courses for Skills Development (R25)?
It is an NIH education-focused grant opportunity administered through the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The program supports well-designed educational activities that strengthen the cancer research and cancer-related workforce by teaching practical, usable skills through courses or course-based programs.
Which NIH institute runs this opportunity?
The opportunity is run through the National Cancer Institute (NCI) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the main purpose of this R25 funding mechanism?
The purpose is to strengthen the research workforce by supporting targeted education that adds to, complements, or improves existing training pathways. The goal is to help ensure the United States has enough people with the right biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research skills to meet national needs in cancer-related areas.
Does this program fund traditional research projects?
No. This R25 mechanism is education-oriented. It is intended to build skills, expand expertise, and prepare learners to contribute more effectively to cancer-related research and care, rather than funding a standalone research study.
What types of activities are emphasized in this specific announcement?
This announcement emphasizes "Courses for Skills Development." In practical terms, it supports innovative, up-to-date courses or course-based programs that teach participants concrete skills.
What does NCI mean by "innovative and state-of-the-art" courses?
The announcement indicates NCI is looking for courses that are creative and current, reflecting modern methods, knowledge, and practices rather than relying on outdated curricula.
What cancer-related subject areas can the courses cover?
The subject matter is anchored in cancer and may include the causes of cancer, diagnosis, prevention, treatment approaches, rehabilitation after cancer, and ongoing care needs of cancer patients and their families.
How does this opportunity relate to NCI's mission?
The intent is to advance education in areas aligned with NCI's mission and to improve the pipeline and readiness of people working in cancer research and cancer-related clinical and supportive care settings.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR-15-151.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
It is listed under CFDA 93.398 (Cancer Research Manpower).
What type of grant is this categorized as?
It is described as a discretionary grant under an education and health activity category.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed?
The listed award ceiling is $300,000, which indicates the maximum funding level expected per award under this announcement.
What kinds of costs or project elements would a course-focused education grant typically support?
Based on the announcement description, budgets and designs are expected to match the scope of a course or series of courses, including infrastructure needed to deliver instruction, develop materials, and evaluate learning outcomes, rather than supporting a standalone laboratory or clinical research study.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many U.S.-based organizations, such as public and 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, independent school districts, and multiple levels of government (state, county, city or township), special district governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
Are tribal entities eligible?
Yes. The eligibility language includes federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, and tribally controlled colleges and universities.
Are specific institution types and community-based organizations included in the eligibility language?
Yes. The eligibility description explicitly references a range of designated institution types and community-based entities, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), and faith-based or community-based organizations, as well as regional organizations.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility information indicates that federal agencies can be eligible.
Can a non-U.S. (foreign) institution apply directly?
No. Non-U.S. entities (foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply directly under this announcement.
Can a non-U.S. component of a U.S. organization apply?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply.
Are foreign components allowed at all?
Yes. "Foreign components" (as defined by NIH policy) are allowed, which generally means an otherwise eligible U.S. applicant may include certain foreign activities or elements when justified and consistent with NIH policy requirements.
Is this funding opportunity currently open?
No. The announcement is archived and is no longer open for applications.
When was this opportunity posted, and when did it close?
It was posted and created on March 24, 2015. The closing date was January 7, 2018, and the archive date was February 7, 2018.
Where was the full announcement available?
The full archived announcement was available through the NIH grants guide at the link provided in the source data.
Who is listed as the contact for technical issues accessing the announcement?
For technical issues accessing the announcement, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster.
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