Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 16 139
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- The HHS-NIH11 in the education, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cancer Research Education Grants Program to Promote Diversity - 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 17, 2016 and posted on Mar 17, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 07, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cancer Research Education Grants Program to Promote Diversity - Courses for Skills Development (R25) (Funding Opportunity Number PAR 16 139) is a National Institutes of Health research education grant offered through the National Cancer Institute (listed under HHS-NIH11). It sits within the NIH Research Education Program (R25), which is designed to fund structured educational activities that align with NIH mission areas. In this specific announcement, the central purpose is to strengthen the future cancer research pipeline by supporting education programs that meaningfully enhance diversity in the United States biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce. The emphasis on diversity reflects a workforce development goal: expanding participation and advancement opportunities for individuals from backgrounds that are underrepresented in research, with the broader aim of improving innovation and equity in cancer-related science and training.
The funding opportunity specifically calls for programs that focus primarily on "Courses for Skills Development." In practice, this means the grant is meant to support well-designed course-based educational experiences that build practical, research-relevant skills rather than serving as a general scholarship or a traditional research project grant. The intent is to encourage creative, structured curricula that help participants gain competencies needed to thrive in cancer research environments. These course activities might include intensive workshops, short courses, modular training programs, or other curriculum-driven formats that build methodological, analytical, professional, and career-development skills relevant to biomedical and cancer research pathways.
This opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant and falls under the funding activity areas of education and health, with CFDA number 93.398. Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations that could plausibly deliver high-quality skills-focused education programs. Eligible applicants include state, county, and local governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; other Native American tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; and other entities as allowed under the announcement's additional eligibility language. This wide eligibility range signals that NIH is open to diverse institutional models for delivering skills-development courses, as long as the proposed program aligns with the R25 purpose and the NCI diversity-focused goals.
Key administrative details in the source listing include a posted date and creation date of March 17, 2016, with an original and current closing date of September 7, 2018. The listing does not provide an award ceiling or the expected number of awards in the provided fields, so those specifics would typically be clarified in the full FOA text or related NIH documentation. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as support for educational course programs that strengthen research readiness and career progression for a diverse set of trainees and participants, ultimately helping broaden and sustain the cancer research workforce.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "The Cancer Research Education Grants Program to Promote Diversity - Courses for Skills Development (R25)." The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR 16 139.
Which federal agency and institute offer this program?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) research education grant offered through the National Cancer Institute (NCI), listed under HHS-NIH11.
What type of grant mechanism is this?
It is an NIH Research Education Program grant using the R25 mechanism, which supports structured educational activities aligned with NIH mission areas.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to strengthen the future cancer research pipeline by supporting education programs that meaningfully enhance diversity in the United States biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce.
How does this program define or emphasize diversity?
The announcement emphasizes expanding participation and advancement opportunities for individuals from backgrounds that are underrepresented in research, with the broader aim of improving innovation and equity in cancer-related science and training.
What does "Courses for Skills Development" mean in this program?
The opportunity specifically calls for programs focused primarily on course-based educational experiences that build practical, research-relevant skills. The focus is on structured curricula rather than general scholarships or traditional research project activities.
What kinds of educational activities could be supported?
Examples described include intensive workshops, short courses, modular training programs, and other curriculum-driven formats that build methodological, analytical, professional, and career-development skills relevant to biomedical and cancer research pathways.
Is this grant intended to fund a traditional research project?
No. Based on the description provided, the intent is to support well-designed educational courses and training curricula for skills development, rather than a traditional research project grant.
Is this grant considered discretionary?
Yes. The listing categorizes this opportunity as a discretionary grant.
What are the funding activity areas for this opportunity?
The funding activity areas are education and health.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed is 93.398.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. The listing includes: state, county, and local governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; other Native American tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; and other entities as allowed under the announcement's additional eligibility language.
Does the broad eligibility mean NIH will accept different institutional models?
Yes. The wide eligibility range suggests NIH is open to multiple organizational models for delivering skills-development courses, as long as the proposed program aligns with the R25 purpose and NCI's diversity-focused goals.
When was this opportunity posted?
The source listing shows a posted date of March 17, 2016, and a creation date of March 17, 2016.
What is the application closing date?
The listing shows an original closing date and a current closing date of September 7, 2018.
Does the listing provide an award ceiling?
No. The provided fields in the listing do not include an award ceiling; that information would typically be found in the full funding opportunity announcement (FOA) text or related NIH documentation.
Does the listing state the expected number of awards?
No. The provided fields do not list the expected number of awards; those details are typically clarified in the full FOA or related NIH materials.
What outcomes is this program trying to support?
The opportunity is described as supporting educational course programs that strengthen research readiness and career progression for a diverse set of trainees and participants, with the long-term goal of broadening and sustaining the cancer research workforce.
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