Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 13 063
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Limited Competition Initiative to Maximize Research Education in Genomics (R25) Diversity Action Plan" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.172 Human Genome Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 20, 2012 and posted on Dec 20, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 6, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions 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 not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Limited Competition Initiative to Maximize Research Education in Genomics (R25) Diversity Action Plan (PAR-13-063) is an NIH grant opportunity administered through the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) under CFDA 93.172 (Human Genome Research). Its main purpose is to strengthen the genomics workforce by supporting research education and training activities that help people from diverse backgrounds that are underrepresented in genomics-relevant scientific disciplines advance toward sustained genomics research careers. The program is designed to support participants across a wide range of career stages, including undergraduates, graduate students, post-baccalaureates, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty, with the long-term goal of preparing them to contribute to genomics research areas aligned with NHGRI priorities.
A defining feature of this opportunity is that it is a limited competition. Eligibility is not open to all prospective applicants in the usual way; instead, it is restricted to program directors and principal investigators who already hold, or have submitted, NHGRI applications or grants in specific categories: Centers of Excellence in Genome Science, databases, large-scale sequencing, and institutional training grants. In addition, the same individual who serves as PD/PI on the qualifying NHGRI application or award must also serve as the PD/PI on the R25 application, reinforcing the expectation that the proposed research education effort is directly anchored in an existing NHGRI-supported or NHGRI-reviewed genomics environment.
The opportunity uses the NIH R25 activity mechanism, meaning it focuses on research education rather than proposing a traditional hypothesis-driven research project. In practical terms, this mechanism is commonly used to build structured programs that can include coursework, workshops, mentoring structures, skills development experiences, and other educational components that provide participants with meaningful exposure to genomics research methods, resources, and career pathways. The emphasis on enabling participants to pursue NHGRI-relevant genomics research later in their careers signals a strong focus on pipeline development, continuity of training, and the kind of preparation that positions trainees to compete successfully for future research and training support.
From an applicant eligibility standpoint, the announcement lists a broad range of organization types that may apply, including public and private institutions of higher education, state and local governmental entities, tribal governments and tribal organizations, nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, and certain other specialized entities such as public housing authorities and special district governments. It also explicitly calls out additional eligible applicant categories such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and faith-based or community-based organizations, among others. At the same time, it clearly excludes foreign institutions and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations, and it does not allow foreign components as defined by NIH policy. The announcement also specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant program with a health-related funding activity category, posted on December 20, 2012, with a closing date of September 6, 2016, and an archive date of October 7, 2016. While it is archived and therefore not an active current competition, the summary details capture the core intent and structure: using NHGRI-tied research education programs to expand participation and advancement of underrepresented groups in genomics across multiple career stages, leveraging existing NHGRI-supported genomics infrastructure and leadership to deliver training that can translate into long-term research engagement and career progression.
For full historical documentation, the funding announcement is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-063.html, and the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster contact listed for access or linking issues is FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
FAQs: Limited Competition Initiative to Maximize Research Education in Genomics (R25) Diversity Action Plan (PAR-13-063)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Limited Competition Initiative to Maximize Research Education in Genomics (R25) Diversity Action Plan, funding announcement PAR-13-063. It is an NIH research education grant administered by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) under CFDA 93.172 (Human Genome Research).
What is the main purpose of PAR-13-063?
The purpose is to strengthen the genomics workforce by supporting research education and training activities that help individuals from diverse backgrounds who are underrepresented in genomics-relevant scientific disciplines advance toward sustained genomics research careers.
Which NIH institute administers this program?
The program is administered by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).
What does CFDA 93.172 refer to?
CFDA 93.172 is the catalog identifier associated with Human Genome Research, which is the program area under which this NHGRI opportunity is listed.
Is this a research grant or an education/training grant?
It uses the NIH R25 activity mechanism, which focuses on research education rather than a traditional hypothesis-driven research project.
What kinds of activities can an R25 research education program include?
The announcement describes structured research education and training activities such as coursework, workshops, mentoring structures, skills development experiences, and other educational components that give participants meaningful exposure to genomics research methods, resources, and career pathways.
Who is the program intended to support (participant career stages)?
The program is designed to support participants across a wide range of career stages, including undergraduates, graduate students, post-baccalaureates, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty.
What is the long-term goal for participants?
The long-term goal is to prepare participants to contribute to genomics research areas aligned with NHGRI priorities and to advance toward sustained careers in genomics research.
What is meant by a "limited competition" in this opportunity?
This is not an open eligibility competition for all applicants. Eligibility is restricted to program directors and principal investigators (PDs/PIs) who already hold, or have submitted, NHGRI applications or grants in specified categories.
Which existing NHGRI application/award categories qualify a PD/PI to apply?
The limited competition is tied to specific NHGRI categories listed in the summary: Centers of Excellence in Genome Science, databases, large-scale sequencing, and institutional training grants.
Does the PD/PI on the qualifying NHGRI award/application have to be the PD/PI on the R25?
Yes. The same individual who serves as PD/PI on the qualifying NHGRI application or award must also serve as the PD/PI on the R25 application.
Why does the opportunity require the same PD/PI on both the qualifying NHGRI project and the R25?
The requirement reinforces the expectation that the proposed research education effort is directly anchored in an existing NHGRI-supported or NHGRI-reviewed genomics environment and leadership structure.
What does it mean for the program to be "anchored" in an NHGRI-supported or NHGRI-reviewed environment?
Based on the summary, the R25 education effort is expected to leverage an existing genomics infrastructure and setting that has NHGRI support or has been through NHGRI review, rather than operating as a stand-alone training activity disconnected from NHGRI-related genomics work.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
The announcement lists a broad range of eligible organization types, including public and private institutions of higher education, state and local governmental entities, tribal governments and tribal organizations, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, and certain other specialized entities such as public housing authorities and special district governments.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically mentioned as eligible?
Yes. The summary explicitly calls out eligible applicant categories such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The summary explicitly includes faith-based or community-based organizations among the eligible applicant categories.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. The announcement excludes foreign institutions.
Can a U.S. organization include non-U.S. components or foreign components on this opportunity?
No. The announcement excludes non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations and does not allow foreign components as defined by NIH policy.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding activity category?
The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant program with a health-related funding activity category.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 20, 2012.
What was the closing date for applications?
The closing date listed is September 6, 2016.
Is this funding announcement still active?
No. The opportunity is archived. The archive date is October 7, 2016, indicating it is not an active current competition.
Where can I find the full funding announcement text (historical documentation)?
The funding announcement is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-063.html.
Who is the listed contact for access or linking issues related to the NIH page?
The NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster contact listed is FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What is the core program idea captured in the archived summary?
The summary emphasizes using NHGRI-tied research education programs to expand participation and advancement of underrepresented groups in genomics across multiple career stages, leveraging existing NHGRI-supported genomics infrastructure and leadership to deliver training intended to translate into long-term research engagement and career progression.
Does this opportunity emphasize career pipeline development?
Yes. The summary highlights pipeline development, continuity of training, and preparation that positions trainees to compete successfully for future research and training support in NHGRI-relevant genomics areas.
Does the program need to align with NHGRI priorities?
Yes. The stated long-term goal is to prepare participants to contribute to genomics research areas aligned with NHGRI priorities.
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