Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 15 152
Apply for PAR 15 152
- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cancer Research Education Grants Program Research Experiences (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 City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Special district governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 - Research Experiences (R25) (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-15-152) is a discretionary National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant opportunity administered through the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that focuses on strengthening the cancer research workforce through structured research education. It sits within NIH's broader Research Education Program (R25), which is designed to support educational activities that align with NIH mission areas. The central purpose of this specific NCI R25 announcement is to fund programs that complement and/or enhance existing training pathways so the United States has a well-prepared pipeline of biomedical, behavioral, and clinical researchers capable of addressing national research needs tied to cancer.
The funding announcement emphasizes "Research Experiences" as the primary educational activity. In practical terms, the expectation is that proposed programs will provide hands-on, research-centered experiences that help participants build real competencies in cancer-relevant investigation, rather than focusing mainly on coursework alone. NCI signals interest in creative, innovative, and state-of-the-art program designs, meaning applicants are encouraged to propose modern approaches to research education that reflect current scientific directions and training best practices. The scientific scope is intentionally broad across the cancer continuum, including initiatives that address cancer causes (etiology and risk factors), diagnosis, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation after cancer, and continuing care for cancer patients as well as support for families of cancer patients, as long as the activities fit within NCI's mission.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity uses the grant funding instrument and is categorized under Education and Health. It is associated with CFDA number 93.398, Cancer Research Manpower, underscoring that the program is fundamentally workforce-development oriented. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award. The posted and creation date for the opportunity is March 24, 2015, with an original and current closing date of January 7, 2018, and an archive date of February 7, 2018. The listed award ceiling is $300,000, indicating the maximum award amount referenced in the opportunity summary.
Eligibility is broad across many types of U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, state and local government entities (such as city/township, county, and state governments), independent school districts, special district governments, and certain housing authorities. The announcement also allows applications from nonprofits (including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without it, other than higher education institutions), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits that are not small businesses), and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations, including federally recognized tribal governments. It also explicitly recognizes a wide set of mission-focused institutional types as eligible, including 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), as well as faith-based or community-based organizations and eligible federal government agencies. U.S. territories or possessions and regional organizations are also included in the eligibility list.
At the same time, the announcement draws clear boundaries around foreign participation. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply. However, "foreign components" are allowed as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, which generally means a U.S. applicant organization can include certain defined foreign elements within a project when permitted and justified, even though a foreign institution cannot serve as the applicant.
For full details, NCI directs applicants to the complete announcement on the NIH Grants Guide page (linked in the opportunity data). For technical issues accessing the announcement or troubleshooting the link, the point of contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Cancer Research Education Grants Program - Research Experiences (R25)?
The Cancer Research Education Grants Program - Research Experiences (R25) is a discretionary National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity administered by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). It supports structured research education programs designed to strengthen the cancer research workforce by enhancing or complementing existing training pathways.
What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The funding opportunity number is PAR-15-152.
Which NIH institute administers this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered through the National Cancer Institute (NCI) within NIH.
What is the main purpose of this NCI R25 announcement?
The central purpose is to fund programs that help ensure the United States has a well-prepared pipeline of biomedical, behavioral, and clinical researchers capable of addressing national research needs related to cancer. The intent is to complement and/or enhance existing training pathways through structured research education.
What type of educational activity is emphasized in this announcement?
The announcement emphasizes Research Experiences as the primary educational activity. Programs are expected to provide hands-on, research-centered experiences that build real competencies in cancer-relevant investigation rather than focusing mainly on coursework alone.
Does the program encourage innovative program designs?
Yes. NCI signals interest in creative, innovative, and state-of-the-art program designs, encouraging applicants to propose modern approaches aligned with current scientific directions and training best practices.
What scientific areas or topics can proposed programs cover?
The scientific scope is broad across the cancer continuum and may include cancer causes (etiology and risk factors), diagnosis, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation after cancer, and continuing care for cancer patients, as well as support for families of cancer patients, as long as the activities fit within NCI's mission.
What funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses the grant funding instrument.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under Education and Health.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The associated CFDA number is 93.398, Cancer Research Manpower.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
What is the maximum award amount listed in the opportunity summary?
The listed award ceiling is $300,000, which is the maximum award amount referenced in the opportunity summary.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted and creation date listed for the opportunity is March 24, 2015.
What was the closing date for the opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is January 7, 2018.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is February 7, 2018.
What types of U.S.-based higher education institutions are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education.
Are state, local, or other government entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible applicants include state and local government entities such as city/township governments, county governments, and state governments. Independent school districts and special district governments are also included, as well as certain housing authorities.
Can nonprofit organizations apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations are listed as eligible, including small businesses and other for-profits that are not small businesses.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations, including federally recognized tribal governments.
Are minority-serving institutions explicitly recognized as eligible?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly recognizes eligibility for a wide set of mission-focused institutional types, including 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 faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations are included in the eligibility list.
Are federal government agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. The opportunity includes eligible federal government agencies in the eligibility list.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are included in the eligibility list, along with regional organizations.
Can a foreign (non-U.S.) institution apply as the applicant organization?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply as the applicant organization.
Can non-domestic components of a U.S. organization apply?
No. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply.
Are foreign components allowed in an application?
Yes. Foreign components are allowed as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement. This generally means a U.S. applicant organization may include certain defined foreign elements within a project when permitted and justified, even though a foreign institution cannot serve as the applicant.
Where can applicants find the full official announcement?
NCI directs applicants to the complete announcement on the NIH Grants Guide page linked in the opportunity data.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement link?
For technical issues accessing the announcement or troubleshooting the link, the listed point of contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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