Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 13 082
Apply for PAR 13 082
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) (R25)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 10, 2013 and posted on Jan 10, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 14, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) 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 not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) (R25) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) institutional training grant opportunity designed to strengthen the pipeline of students from diverse backgrounds who are preparing for, completing, and advancing beyond Ph.D. training in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. The central goal is to expand the pool of well-prepared undergraduate and graduate trainees who ultimately move into research careers and are positioned to participate in NIH-funded research. Rather than funding individual students directly, IMSD funds research-intensive institutions to build and run structured, well-integrated developmental programs that improve participants academic preparation and the specific skills tied to Ph.D. success, such as research readiness, scholarly development, and the competencies needed to persist through doctoral training.
This opportunity was issued as Funding Opportunity Number PAR 13-082 under the NIH discretionary grant mechanism, using the R25 education/project-type funding instrument. It falls under the Health funding activity category and is associated with CFDA 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training). The program explicitly emphasizes comprehensive institutional activities, meaning applicant organizations are expected to propose cohesive program elements that work together, rather than isolated workshops or loosely connected supports. In practice, this typically points to coordinated efforts like mentored research experiences, academic enrichment, career and professional development, structured advising and mentoring systems, and other evidence-based supports that address common barriers to Ph.D. completion and progression into research careers.
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based organizations. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are eligible, along with several categories of institutions specifically noted as “other eligible applicants,” including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions. Foreign institutions are not eligible, and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not allowed under NIH policy for this announcement. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
The announcement was posted on January 10, 2013, with an original and current closing date of March 14, 2013, and an archive date of April 14, 2013. The estimated total funding amount listed for the program is $5,000,000. Applicants were directed to the full announcement for complete application instructions and program requirements via the NIH Grants Guide link (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-082.html). For technical access or linking issues, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) (R25) - FAQs
What is the IMSD (R25) grant opportunity?
The Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) (R25) is an NIH institutional training grant opportunity that supports research-intensive institutions in building and operating structured developmental programs. The focus is to strengthen the pipeline of students from diverse backgrounds who are preparing for, completing, and advancing beyond Ph.D. training in the biomedical and behavioral sciences.
What is the main goal of IMSD?
The central goal is to expand the pool of well-prepared undergraduate and graduate trainees who ultimately move into research careers and are positioned to participate in NIH-funded research.
Does IMSD fund individual students directly?
No. IMSD does not fund individual students directly. Instead, it funds institutions to create and run comprehensive, well-integrated programs that support student development and readiness for Ph.D. training and research careers.
What type of grant mechanism and funding instrument is used?
This opportunity was issued as Funding Opportunity Number PAR 13-082 under the NIH discretionary grant mechanism, using the R25 education/project-type funding instrument.
What is the funding activity category and CFDA number?
The program falls under the Health funding activity category and is associated with CFDA 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training).
What kinds of activities does IMSD expect institutions to propose?
The announcement emphasizes comprehensive institutional activities, meaning applicant organizations are expected to propose cohesive program elements that work together rather than isolated workshops or loosely connected supports. Examples of coordinated efforts described include mentored research experiences, academic enrichment, career and professional development, structured advising and mentoring systems, and other evidence-based supports aimed at common barriers to Ph.D. completion and progression into research careers.
What participant outcomes or skill areas does IMSD aim to strengthen?
IMSD aims to improve participants' academic preparation and specific skills tied to Ph.D. success, including research readiness, scholarly development, and competencies needed to persist through doctoral training.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
Are any specific institution types explicitly listed as eligible?
Yes. The announcement specifically notes additional categories of "other eligible applicants," including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible for this announcement.
Are foreign components of U.S. organizations allowed?
No. Foreign components of U.S. organizations are not allowed under NIH policy for this announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What is the estimated total funding amount listed for this program?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $5,000,000.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on January 10, 2013.
What were the closing date and archive date?
The opportunity lists an original and current closing date of March 14, 2013, and an archive date of April 14, 2013.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and application instructions?
Applicants were directed to the full announcement in the NIH Grants Guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-082.html for complete application instructions and program requirements.
Who should be contacted for technical access or linking issues?
For technical access or linking issues, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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