Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 11 243
Apply for PAR 11 243
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "MARC Ancillary Training Activities (T36)" 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 Jul 1, 2011 and posted on Jul 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 16, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have 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 Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Foreign (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The MARC Ancillary Training Activities (T36) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-11-243) is a discretionary NIH grant issued through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). Its purpose is to support well-defined, short-term training activities that help develop individuals from groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and social sciences. In practical terms, NIGMS uses this program to fund targeted experiences such as national conferences, short courses, or similar structured training events that align with the Institute's broader mission of strengthening the diversity of the NIH-funded research workforce. Rather than supporting a traditional long-term training program, the emphasis here is on ancillary training: focused opportunities that can expand skills, exposure, networking, and professional development for participants who have historically faced barriers to entering and advancing in research careers.
This opportunity falls under the grant funding instrument type and is categorized within the Health funding activity area, with CFDA number 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training). 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 announcement was posted and created on July 1, 2011, with an original and current closing date of September 16, 2011, and an archive date of October 17, 2011, indicating it was a time-limited solicitation during that period.
Eligibility is broad across nonprofit and educational organizations, with specific inclusion of public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (so long as they are not institutions of higher education in the case of the nonprofit categories listed). It also includes Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), as well as Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized. The eligibility language further clarifies that other applicant types may apply, including 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 that are not federally recognized, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and U.S. territories or possessions. At the same time, the announcement explicitly excludes non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, meaning foreign organizations are not eligible to apply, and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not allowed.
The central idea behind the program is capacity-building through specific training experiences: applicants propose a conference, course, or similarly defined activity that directly contributes to training and career development. The underlying policy goal is workforce diversification within NIH-supported science by creating or strengthening pathways into research careers for underrepresented groups. The administering agency is the National Institutes of Health, with NIGMS as the institute sponsoring the opportunity. For full details, the announcement directs applicants to the NIH Grants Guide posting at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-243.html, and it provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts for technical access or linking issues (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV).
FAQs: MARC Ancillary Training Activities (T36) - PAR-11-243
What is the MARC Ancillary Training Activities (T36) grant opportunity?
The MARC Ancillary Training Activities (T36) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-11-243) is a discretionary National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant administered through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). It supports well-defined, short-term training activities rather than long-term, traditional training programs.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support short-term, structured training activities that help develop individuals from groups underrepresented in the biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and social sciences. The program is intended to strengthen diversity within the NIH-funded research workforce by expanding access to skills-building, exposure, networking, and professional development opportunities.
What kinds of activities can be supported under this program?
NIGMS uses this program to fund targeted experiences such as national conferences, short courses, or similar structured training events. The proposed activity should be clearly defined and focused on training and career development outcomes.
How is this different from a traditional training grant?
This opportunity emphasizes ancillary training rather than a sustained, long-term training program. The intent is to fund focused, short-term opportunities (for example, a conference or short course) that can enhance participants' development and broaden their exposure to research career pathways.
Who is this program designed to benefit?
The program is designed to benefit individuals from groups that are underrepresented in biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and social science fields, particularly in the context of developing and diversifying the NIH-supported research workforce.
Which NIH Institute sponsors and administers this opportunity?
The administering agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the sponsoring Institute for this opportunity is the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR-11-243.
What is the funding instrument type?
This opportunity is offered under the grant funding instrument.
What is the funding activity area for this opportunity?
The funding activity area is Health.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 93.859, titled Biomedical Research and Research Training.
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 receiving an award.
When was this opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted (and created) on July 1, 2011.
What were the closing date and archive date for this announcement?
The original and current closing date listed is September 16, 2011. The archive date is October 17, 2011, indicating this was a time-limited solicitation during that period.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad across nonprofit and educational organizations, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, as described in the announcement). The opportunity also includes Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized.
Are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. The eligibility section includes nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, based on the categories listed in the announcement.
Are Native American tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible. The eligibility language also references Indian/Native American tribal governments that are not federally recognized.
Are non-federally recognized Native American tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility language includes Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically included in the eligibility language?
Yes. The eligibility language indicates that other applicant types may apply, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly mentions that faith-based or community-based organizations may apply.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are included among the applicant types that may apply.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) organizations eligible to apply?
No. The announcement explicitly excludes non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities. Foreign organizations are not eligible to apply.
Are foreign components of U.S. organizations allowed?
No. The announcement states that foreign components of U.S. organizations are not allowed.
What is the overall program goal behind supporting these activities?
The underlying policy goal is workforce diversification within NIH-supported science. The program aims to build capacity by creating or strengthening pathways into research careers for individuals from underrepresented groups through specific, short-term training experiences.
Where can applicants find the official NIH posting for PAR-11-243?
The announcement directs applicants to the NIH Grants Guide posting at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-243.html
Who should be contacted for technical access or linking issues related to the announcement?
The information provided lists the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact for technical access or linking issues: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
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