Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 21 034
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- The National Institutes of Health in the food and nutrition, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIDDK Education Program Grants (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.847.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2020-10-19.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-01-31. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIDDK Education Program Grants (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed), Funding Opportunity Number PAR-21-034, is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program designed to build and strengthen the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce through structured research education. Rather than funding a traditional hypothesis-driven research project, this mechanism supports well-planned educational activities that add to, complement, or enhance existing training pathways. The emphasis is on developing people and skills in ways that directly support NIH and NIDDK mission priorities, especially by creating high-quality learning and mentored experiences that prepare participants to contribute to the nations research needs.
This opportunity is run through the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and focuses on research education activities that fall squarely within NIDDK mission areas. In practical terms, that means proposed programs should center on diabetes and other endocrine and metabolic diseases; digestive diseases; nutritional disorders and obesity; and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases. The FOA specifically highlights two major categories of supported activities: courses for skills development and research experiences. Applicants are expected to propose creative, structured educational offerings such as intensive short courses, workshops, bootcamps, or curriculum-based training that builds concrete research skills, paired where appropriate with hands-on research experiences that give participants real exposure to research environments, methods, and mentorship. Because the FOA is labeled "Clinical Trial Not Allowed," the supported activities cannot include conducting a clinical trial as part of the grant-supported work.
A wide range of U.S.-based organizations can apply. Eligible applicants include various levels of government (state, county, city or township, and special district governments), federally recognized Native American tribal governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and small businesses. The FOA also explicitly calls out additional eligible applicant types that NIH wants to encourage, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, U.S. territories or possessions, and certain Indian/Native American tribal governments that are not federally recognized. At the same time, there are clear restrictions on foreign involvement: non-U.S. (foreign) institutions are not eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement are not allowed.
From the funding details provided, the award ceiling listed is $100,000. The source data also notes an original closing date of 2023-01-31 and a creation date of 2020-10-19. The assistance listing is under CFDA number 93.847, and the activity categories align with health and food/nutrition-related research education priorities. Overall, this grant is best understood as support for programs that intentionally teach research-relevant skills and provide mentored exposure to research in NIDDK areas, with the end goal of improving the readiness and diversity of the pipeline of future researchers and research-capable clinicians and professionals, without supporting clinical trial conduct.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NIDDK Education Program Grants (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) opportunity?
This is an NIH discretionary grant program run by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) that supports structured research education. It is intended to build and strengthen the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce through well-planned educational activities rather than through a traditional hypothesis-driven research project.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR-21-034.
What does the R25 mechanism support in practical terms?
The R25 mechanism supports organized education and training experiences that add to, complement, or enhance existing training pathways. The focus is on developing people and skills through high-quality learning and mentored experiences that align with NIH and NIDDK mission priorities.
Does this grant fund a traditional research project?
No. This opportunity is described as supporting research education activities rather than a traditional hypothesis-driven research project.
What kinds of activities are specifically highlighted as supported under this FOA?
The FOA highlights two major categories of supported activities: (1) courses for skills development and (2) research experiences. Examples mentioned include intensive short courses, workshops, bootcamps, and curriculum-based training that builds concrete research skills, potentially paired with hands-on mentored research experiences.
What is meant by "courses for skills development" in this FOA?
Based on the description provided, this refers to structured educational offerings such as short courses, workshops, bootcamps, or curriculum-based training designed to build concrete research skills relevant to NIDDK mission areas.
What is meant by "research experiences" in this FOA?
Research experiences are described as hands-on experiences that give participants real exposure to research environments, methods, and mentorship, where appropriate as part of the proposed education program.
What topic areas should the proposed education program focus on?
Proposed programs should fall within NIDDK mission areas, including: diabetes and other endocrine and metabolic diseases; digestive diseases; nutritional disorders and obesity; and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases.
Can a program cover more than one NIDDK mission area?
The information provided states programs should center on NIDDK mission areas and lists multiple areas. It does not state a restriction to only one area, but it does emphasize alignment with NIDDK mission priorities.
What does "Clinical Trial Not Allowed" mean for this opportunity?
It means the supported activities cannot include conducting a clinical trial as part of the grant-supported work.
Are clinical trials allowed as part of the grant-supported work?
No. The FOA is labeled "Clinical Trial Not Allowed," and the description states the grant-supported activities cannot include conducting a clinical trial.
Who is this grant intended to benefit?
The program is intended to strengthen the research workforce by preparing participants to contribute to the nation's research needs through structured learning and mentored experiences in NIDDK-relevant areas.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
A wide range of U.S.-based organizations are eligible, including state, county, city or township, and special district governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; independent school districts; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (with and without 501(c)(3) status); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and small businesses.
Are small businesses eligible to apply?
Yes. Small businesses are listed among eligible applicants.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) are listed as eligible, and small businesses are also listed as eligible.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible even if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are both listed as eligible applicants.
Are government entities eligible applicants?
Yes. Multiple levels of government are listed as eligible, including state, county, city or township, and special district governments.
Are tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible. The FOA also encourages certain Indian/Native American tribal governments that are not federally recognized.
Does the FOA encourage applications from specific institution types?
Yes. The FOA explicitly calls out additional eligible applicant types NIH wants to encourage, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, AANAPISIs, Hispanic-serving Institutions, HBCUs, TCCUs, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, U.S. territories or possessions, and certain non-federally recognized Indian/Native American tribal governments.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) institutions eligible to apply?
No. Non-U.S. (foreign) institutions are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization apply if the project includes a non-U.S. component?
No. The information provided states that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement) are not allowed.
Are foreign components allowed under this FOA?
No. Foreign components, as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
What is the listed award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed in the provided information is $100,000.
What is the CFDA number associated with this assistance listing?
The assistance listing is under CFDA number 93.847.
What is the original closing date mentioned for this opportunity?
The source data notes an original closing date of 2023-01-31.
What is the creation date mentioned for this opportunity?
The creation date noted in the source data is 2020-10-19.
What is the overall goal of the program?
The overall goal is to improve the readiness and diversity of the pipeline of future researchers and research-capable clinicians and professionals by supporting structured research education and mentored exposure to research in NIDDK mission areas, without supporting clinical trial conduct.
How is this grant best described based on the provided information?
It is best understood as support for programs that intentionally teach research-relevant skills and provide mentored exposure to research in NIDDK areas, designed to strengthen the research workforce rather than to fund a traditional research study.
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