Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 06 554
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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)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.847 Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2008 and posted on Sep 20, 2006.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2010. (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: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply. Sponsoring Institution The sponsoring institution must assure support for the proposed research education project. Appropriate institutional commitment to the project includes the provision of adequate staff, facilities, and educational resources that can contribute to the planned research education project. Participants Describe who the intended participants are, and what eligibility and/or specific educational background characteristics are essential for participation in the proposed program. Undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows who are open to considering a career in an area of biomedical research relevant to diabetes, endocrinology, obesity, nutrition, digestive and liver diseases, kidney diseases, urologic diseases, and hematologic diseases should be targeted. Students from scientific disciplines such as engineering, informatics, computer science, and computational sciences also may be encouraged to participate. Applicants are required to include a plan for Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research (see Section IV.6). Applications must contain an evaluation plan. Applications submitted without this sections may be delayed in the review process or not reviewed. Applicants may submit more than one application, provided each application is scientifically distinct.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIDDK Education Program Grants (R25) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-06-554) is a National Institutes of Health discretionary grant program designed to help organizations build structured research education experiences that draw more people into biomedical and behavioral research careers aligned with the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) mission. The central idea is to create educational programs that both attract and support participants at key career stages, specifically undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows, and to strengthen their interest and preparation for long-term research careers connected to NIDDK priority disease areas.
A major emphasis of this announcement is broadening the pipeline of researchers by encouraging participation from fields that are often underrepresented in disease-oriented biomedical research. The FOA explicitly calls out disciplines such as engineering, informatics, computer science, and computational sciences, reflecting NIDDK's interest in bringing more quantitative, technical, and data-focused perspectives into health research. The expectation is that applicants will design education and career development activities that help these trainees apply their disciplinary strengths to real biomedical and behavioral research questions relevant to NIDDK, rather than treating research exposure as purely observational or generic.
In terms of scientific focus, the supported education programs must connect to areas of research interest to NIDDK. These include diabetes and other endocrine and metabolic diseases, digestive and liver diseases, nutrition, obesity research and prevention, and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases. Programs are expected to target participants who are open to pursuing careers in these fields and to provide experiences that meaningfully foster their development, such as research immersion, mentoring structures, skill-building curricula, and guidance on research career pathways.
The mechanism of support is the NIH Research Education (R25) grant. Under this mechanism, the project is centered on developing and delivering an education program rather than conducting a traditional hypothesis-driven research project. The FOA notes that awards are contingent on the availability of funds and on receiving a sufficient number of meritorious applications, which is standard language indicating that funding decisions depend on both appropriations and peer review outcomes.
Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities other than higher education institutions), and a range of government entities such as county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and eligible Native American tribal governments and organizations. A key restriction is that foreign institutions are not eligible to apply. The sponsoring institution must be able to demonstrate meaningful commitment to the proposed program, including assurances of support and access to adequate staff, facilities, and educational resources needed to run the research education activities as proposed.
Applications must describe the intended participant population and explain any eligibility requirements or educational background characteristics needed for the program. The FOA encourages targeting undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows, and it explicitly invites programs to recruit participants from technical disciplines like engineering and computing who may not otherwise enter disease-focused biomedical research. Two required components are highlighted as essential for a complete application: a plan for Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research and a program evaluation plan. The FOA warns that applications missing these sections may be delayed or not reviewed, signaling that reviewers and program staff treat these as core elements rather than optional additions.
From an administrative standpoint, the announcement was posted September 20, 2006, with later record creation information dated December 5, 2008. It lists an award ceiling of $100,000 and indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement. The original closing date was November 2, 2009, with a current closing date shown as January 7, 2010, and an archive date of February 7, 2010, meaning the opportunity is historical and no longer open under those dates. The CFDA number associated with the program is 93.847 (Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research), and the funding activity category is listed under Food and Nutrition Health. Applicants are allowed to submit more than one application as long as each proposed program is scientifically distinct, which can matter for institutions planning separate education tracks for different audiences or disease areas.
For applicants seeking the full announcement details, the FOA points to the NIH Grants Guide link at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-06-554.html and provides NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster contact information for access or linking issues.
FAQs: NIDDK Education Program Grants (R25) - PAR-06-554
What is the NIDDK Education Program Grants (R25) opportunity (PAR-06-554)?
PAR-06-554 is an NIH discretionary grant opportunity under the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). It uses the NIH Research Education (R25) mechanism to support organizations in building structured research education experiences that attract and support people at key career stages for biomedical and behavioral research careers aligned with the NIDDK mission.
What is the main goal of this R25 program?
The main goal is to create education programs that bring more participants into research careers connected to NIDDK priority disease areas. Programs are expected to both attract participants and strengthen their interest and preparation for long-term research careers.
Who are the intended participants for programs supported by this FOA?
The FOA emphasizes participants at key career stages, specifically undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.
Does the FOA encourage recruitment from any specific disciplines?
Yes. A major emphasis is broadening the research pipeline by encouraging participation from fields that are often underrepresented in disease-oriented biomedical research. The FOA explicitly calls out engineering, informatics, computer science, and computational sciences.
How should programs integrate participants from technical or quantitative fields?
The expectation is that education and career development activities help these trainees apply their disciplinary strengths to real biomedical and behavioral research questions relevant to NIDDK. The FOA indicates programs should go beyond purely observational or generic research exposure.
What research areas must the education program connect to?
Supported education programs must connect to NIDDK research interests, including diabetes and other endocrine and metabolic diseases, digestive and liver diseases, nutrition, obesity research and prevention, and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases.
What kinds of activities are programs expected to provide?
The FOA describes experiences intended to meaningfully foster development, such as research immersion, mentoring structures, skill-building curricula, and guidance on research career pathways.
Is this funding for conducting a traditional research project?
No. Under the NIH Research Education (R25) mechanism, the project is centered on developing and delivering an education program rather than conducting a traditional hypothesis-driven research project.
What is the maximum award amount listed in the announcement?
The announcement lists an award ceiling of $100,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities other than higher education institutions), and various government entities such as county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and eligible Native American tribal governments and organizations.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. A key restriction is that foreign institutions are not eligible to apply.
What institutional commitment is expected from the sponsoring organization?
The sponsoring institution is expected to demonstrate meaningful commitment to the proposed program, including assurances of support and access to adequate staff, facilities, and educational resources needed to run the research education activities as proposed.
What must the application describe about participants?
Applications must describe the intended participant population and explain any eligibility requirements or educational background characteristics needed for the program.
Are there required application components that must be included?
Yes. The FOA highlights two required components as essential for a complete application: (1) a plan for Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research and (2) a program evaluation plan.
What happens if the application is missing the Responsible Conduct of Research plan or the evaluation plan?
The FOA warns that applications missing these sections may be delayed or not reviewed, indicating these are treated as core elements.
Can an institution submit more than one application?
Yes. Applicants are allowed to submit more than one application as long as each proposed program is scientifically distinct.
What does "scientifically distinct" mean in the context of multiple applications?
The FOA notes that this can matter for institutions planning separate education tracks for different audiences or disease areas, implying each application should propose a different program with a distinct scientific or programmatic focus.
Are awards guaranteed if an application is submitted?
No. The FOA states that awards are contingent on the availability of funds and on receiving a sufficient number of meritorious applications, meaning funding depends on appropriations and peer review outcomes.
When was this opportunity posted and is it still open?
The announcement was posted on September 20, 2006, with later record creation information dated December 5, 2008. It shows an original closing date of November 2, 2009, a current closing date of January 7, 2010, and an archive date of February 7, 2010. Based on those dates, the opportunity is historical and no longer open under the listed deadlines.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed is 93.847 (Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research).
What funding activity category is listed for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed under Food and Nutrition Health.
Where can applicants find the full FOA announcement text?
The FOA points to the NIH Grants Guide page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-06-554.html.
Who is listed as a contact for access or linking issues to the FOA?
The announcement provides NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster contact information for access or linking issues.
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