Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA DA 17 007
Apply for RFA DA 17 007
- The HHS-NIH11 in the education, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Growing Great Ideas: Research Education Course in Product Development and Entrepreneurship for Life Science Researchers (R25)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.279,.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 19, 2016 and posted on Apr 19, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 20, 2016. (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.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- 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 funding opportunity titled "Growing Great Ideas: Research Education Course in Product Development and Entrepreneurship for Life Science Researchers (R25)" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-DA-17-007) is a discretionary grant program offered through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH), with administration tied to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). It uses the NIH Research Education Program mechanism (R25), which is designed to support structured educational activities that fall within NIH mission areas. In practical terms, this opportunity is aimed at building and strengthening the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce by funding organized education and training experiences rather than funding traditional hypothesis-driven research projects.
The central purpose of this specific R25 is to enhance training in a way that better equips life science researchers to translate ideas into real-world products and ventures. The program emphasizes "Courses for Skills Development" as the primary allowable educational activity. That focus signals that applicants are expected to design and deliver a course-based curriculum, or a coordinated set of courses or workshops, that teaches practical and applied competencies related to product development and entrepreneurship. The title "Growing Great Ideas" also suggests the intent is to move beyond basic scientific discovery training and into the kinds of skills needed to take innovations from the lab toward deployment, adoption, commercialization, or broader implementation in health-related settings, consistent with NIH and NIDA mission needs.
From an applicant eligibility standpoint, the opportunity is broadly open across many organization types, reflecting NIH's interest in reaching diverse training environments. Eligible applicants include various levels of government (state, county, city/township, and 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 tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding higher education institutions in those categories), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, and additional entities described in the opportunity's eligibility clarification text. This breadth means that universities, research institutes, nonprofit training organizations, and even certain private-sector or entrepreneurial education providers could potentially propose a training course model, as long as the educational aims align with NIH/NIDA priorities and meet R25 expectations.
The award parameters indicate a relatively targeted, competitive opportunity. The listed award ceiling is $250,000, and the expected number of awards is 1, implying that NIH anticipated supporting a single high-quality program under this announcement. The opportunity was created and posted on April 19, 2016, with an application closing date of July 20, 2016 (original and current closing dates are the same), indicating a defined submission window typical of a request for applications. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers associated with the program are 93.279 (and also listed alongside the opportunity), which helps identify the federal assistance program area tied to the funding.
Overall, this FOA is best understood as support to build a specialized educational offering that strengthens life science researchers' capabilities in product development and entrepreneurship, thereby contributing to a workforce better prepared to meet national biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs. The mechanism is intentionally education-focused: it is meant to fund the design, delivery, and evaluation of skills-based coursework that complements scientific training with translational, development, and entrepreneurial competencies.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Growing Great Ideas: Research Education Course in Product Development and Entrepreneurship for Life Science Researchers (R25)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-DA-17-007.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant program offered through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH).
Which NIH institute is tied to administering this opportunity?
Administration is tied to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
What grant mechanism does this opportunity use?
It uses the NIH Research Education Program mechanism (R25).
What is the purpose of the NIH R25 mechanism in general?
The R25 mechanism is designed to support structured educational activities that fall within NIH mission areas. It focuses on organized education and training experiences rather than traditional hypothesis-driven research projects.
What is the central purpose of this specific R25 opportunity?
The central purpose is to enhance training so life science researchers are better equipped to translate ideas into real-world products and ventures, strengthening the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce.
Is this funding intended for traditional research projects?
No. The opportunity is education-focused and is meant to fund organized education and training (for example, course-based skills development), not hypothesis-driven research studies.
What types of educational activities are emphasized or expected?
The program emphasizes "Courses for Skills Development" as the primary allowable educational activity. This indicates applicants are expected to design and deliver a course-based curriculum or a coordinated set of courses/workshops teaching practical, applied competencies.
What subject areas should the course(s) cover?
The course(s) should teach practical and applied competencies related to product development and entrepreneurship for life science researchers, with an emphasis on moving innovations from the lab toward deployment, adoption, commercialization, or broader implementation in health-related settings consistent with NIH and NIDA mission needs.
Who is the intended audience for the education/training supported by this grant?
The intended audience is life science researchers, with the broader workforce goal of strengthening biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research capacity.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Other tribal organizations
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding higher education institutions in those categories)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
- Additional entities as described in the opportunity's eligibility clarification text
Are universities and colleges eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are eligible.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible, with the noted exclusion of higher education institutions within those nonprofit categories.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) are listed as eligible applicants, and small businesses are also listed as eligible.
Are tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations are listed as eligible applicants.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $250,000.
How many awards were expected under this announcement?
The expected number of awards is 1, indicating NIH anticipated supporting a single program under this opportunity.
When was this opportunity created and posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on April 19, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was July 20, 2016 (the original and current closing dates are the same).
What does CFDA 93.279 refer to in this opportunity?
CFDA 93.279 is the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number associated with this program area and is used to identify the relevant federal assistance program tied to the funding.
What makes this opportunity distinct from other NIH funding opportunities?
This FOA is specifically structured to fund the design, delivery, and evaluation of skills-based coursework in product development and entrepreneurship, complementing scientific training with translational and entrepreneurial competencies rather than supporting a conventional research project.
What is the overall goal of "Growing Great Ideas" in workforce terms?
The overall goal is to build and strengthen a workforce better prepared to translate biomedical innovations into real-world products and ventures, contributing to national biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs aligned with NIH and NIDA mission areas.
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