Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 07 432
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIGMS Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) 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 Dec 5, 2008 and posted on Aug 16, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Multiple Receipt Dates See Link to Full Announcement for details.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIGMS Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) R25, announced by the National Institutes of Health through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), is a discretionary grant opportunity designed to strengthen the pipeline into Ph.D. training in biomedical and behavioral research. The program focuses on supporting structured, mentored research and educational experiences for people who have recently completed a bachelors degree and who come from groups that are underrepresented in these research fields. The central idea is to provide a focused transition period after graduation that helps participants build stronger academic and research foundations before applying to highly selective Ph.D. programs.
PREP is built around the concept of a research apprenticeship paired with targeted educational development. The apprenticeship component is intended to immerse participants in active research environments where they can gain hands-on technical skills, learn how research groups function, and develop the habits and confidence needed for doctoral-level work. At the same time, the program is meant to help participants strengthen academic credentials and professional preparation in ways that directly improve competitiveness for Ph.D. admissions, such as deepening research experience, building strong mentoring relationships, and producing evidence of readiness for rigorous graduate training.
This opportunity is offered under Funding Opportunity Number PAR 07 432, titled "NIGMS Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) R25." It uses the NIH R25 mechanism, which is generally aimed at research education programs rather than traditional research project grants. The activity category is Health, and the associated CFDA number listed is 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training). The announcement emphasizes training and education outcomes rather than supporting a specific scientific hypothesis-driven project, with the expectation that institutions will propose a coherent program structure that effectively develops participants into strong Ph.D. applicants.
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based public or state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, along with other eligible organizations as described in the full announcement. Foreign institutions are explicitly not eligible to apply. The listing indicates that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to commit institutional matching funds as a condition of award, although institutions often still contribute resources to strengthen the program environment.
From an administrative standpoint, the FOA was posted on August 16, 2007, with multiple receipt dates and multiple closing dates referenced in the full announcement rather than a single deadline. The estimated total funding listed for the opportunity is $2,000,000. The archive date provided is February 22, 2010, indicating the announcement is no longer active in its original form, though it remains informative as a record of the program guidelines and intent during that period.
For applicants or readers who need the official program text and detailed requirements, the announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-07-432.html. It also provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact information for technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NIGMS Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) R25?
The NIGMS Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) R25 is a discretionary grant opportunity announced by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). It is designed to strengthen the pipeline into Ph.D. training in biomedical and behavioral research by supporting structured, mentored research and educational experiences for individuals who have recently completed a bachelor's degree.
What is the main goal of the PREP program?
The main goal is to provide a focused transition period after graduation that helps participants build stronger academic and research foundations before applying to highly selective Ph.D. programs in biomedical and behavioral research.
Who is the PREP program intended to support?
The program focuses on supporting people who have recently completed a bachelor's degree and who come from groups that are underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral research fields.
What kinds of experiences does PREP provide to participants?
PREP is built around two core elements: (1) a structured research apprenticeship in an active research environment, and (2) targeted educational development intended to strengthen academic credentials and professional preparation for Ph.D. admissions.
What is meant by a "research apprenticeship" in PREP?
The research apprenticeship component is intended to immerse participants in active research settings where they can gain hands-on technical skills, learn how research groups function, and develop the habits and confidence needed for doctoral-level work.
What does the educational development component focus on?
The educational development component is meant to improve competitiveness for Ph.D. admissions by strengthening academic credentials and professional preparation. Examples described in the announcement include deepening research experience, building strong mentoring relationships, and producing evidence of readiness for rigorous graduate training.
Is this grant meant to fund a specific research project?
No. The announcement emphasizes training and education outcomes rather than supporting a specific scientific hypothesis-driven research project. Applicants are expected to propose a coherent program structure that effectively develops participants into strong Ph.D. applicants.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR 07 432, titled "NIGMS Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) R25."
What grant mechanism does PREP use?
The opportunity uses the NIH R25 mechanism, which is generally aimed at research education programs rather than traditional research project grants.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category listed for this opportunity is Health.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number listed is 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training).
Which organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based public or state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, along with other eligible organizations as described in the full announcement.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are explicitly not eligible to apply.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to commit institutional matching funds as a condition of award.
Does the absence of a matching requirement prevent institutions from contributing resources?
No. While matching funds are not required, the announcement notes that institutions often still contribute resources to strengthen the program environment.
When was this FOA posted?
The FOA was posted on August 16, 2007.
Is there a single application deadline?
No. The opportunity references multiple receipt dates and multiple closing dates in the full announcement rather than listing a single deadline in the summary information provided.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding listed for the opportunity is $2,000,000.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
The archive date is February 22, 2010, which indicates the announcement is no longer active in its original form. It remains useful as a record of the program guidelines and intent during that period.
Where can applicants find the official FOA text and detailed requirements?
The announcement directs readers to the NIH Grants Guide page at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-07-432.html.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement?
For technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement, the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact is provided: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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