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- The National Institutes of Health in the education environment food and nutrition health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIH Big Data to Knowledge (BD2K) Initiative Research Education Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Data Management for Biomedical Big Data (R25)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.113 Environmental Health 93.121 Oral Diseases and Disorders Research 93.172 Human Genome Research 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders 93.213 Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.286 Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health 93.307 Minority Health and Health Disparities Research 93.310 Trans NIH Research Support 93.350 National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences 93.351 Research Infrastructure Programs 93.361 Nursing Research 93.398 Cancer Research Manpower 93.846 Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research 93.847 Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.855 Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research 93.856 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research 93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training 93.866 Aging Research 93.867 Vision Research 93.879 Medical Library Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 26, 2014 and posted on Nov 26, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 17, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled 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.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) 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 NIH Big Data to Knowledge (BD2K) Initiative Research Education MOOC on Data Management for Biomedical Big Data (R25) is a National Institutes of Health discretionary grant opportunity designed to strengthen the biomedical research workforce by improving education and training in data management for large-scale biomedical data. Issued under Funding Opportunity Number RFA-LM-15-001, the program sits within NIH's broader Research Education Program (R25), which supports educational activities that advance NIH mission areas. The central purpose of this specific BD2K-focused announcement is workforce development: building practical, widely accessible learning resources that help researchers and trainees handle the growing challenges of biomedical "big data" in behavioral, clinical, and biomedical research settings.
A key feature of the opportunity is its emphasis on curriculum or methods development rather than traditional research projects. The solicitation specifically calls for the development of an open, online educational resource in the form of a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) focused on data management for biomedical big data. In practical terms, this means applicants are expected to create structured educational content that can be delivered online at scale, with open access as a guiding principle. The intended outcome is a high-quality, broadly usable learning experience that complements and enhances existing training pathways by giving learners practical skills and up-to-date approaches to managing complex biomedical datasets.
From a funding and award perspective, the announcement anticipates a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $50,000 and an award ceiling of $50,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to receive support. The opportunity was posted and created on November 26, 2014, with an original and current closing date of March 17, 2015, and an archive date of April 17, 2015, indicating the window during which applications were accepted and the period after which the solicitation was formally archived.
Eligibility is relatively broad within the U.S. institutional landscape, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, provided they otherwise meet NIH eligibility rules). The announcement also explicitly includes several categories of institutions that serve historically underrepresented communities, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). At the same time, the opportunity is clear that foreign institutions are not eligible, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations may not apply, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed, keeping the program focused on domestic capacity building.
The activity category is education, and the funding instrument is a grant. The announcement is associated with a wide array of CFDA numbers across NIH mission areas, reflecting how foundational data management skills are to many fields, including environmental health, genomics, mental health, substance use, minority health and health disparities, translational science, nursing research, cancer research training, diabetes and kidney diseases, neuroscience, infectious diseases, aging, vision research, and medical library assistance, among others. This breadth signals that the MOOC is meant to be relevant across disciplines, not limited to one niche research community.
For applicants and interested parties seeking the full official details, NIH provided an additional information link to the complete funding announcement hosted on the NIH grants guide website. The contact information included is geared toward technical assistance with accessing the announcement online or resolving linking issues, via the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster email.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the NIH Big Data to Knowledge (BD2K) Initiative Research Education MOOC on Data Management for Biomedical Big Data (R25). It is a discretionary grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) intended to strengthen the biomedical research workforce through improved education and training in data management for large-scale biomedical data.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-LM-15-001.
Which NIH program area does this fall under?
It sits within NIH's broader Research Education Program (R25), which supports educational activities that advance NIH mission areas. This specific announcement is BD2K-focused and centers on workforce development in biomedical big data data management.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The central purpose is workforce development: creating practical, widely accessible learning resources that help researchers and trainees address data management challenges associated with biomedical "big data" in behavioral, clinical, and biomedical research contexts.
Is this a research project grant?
No. A key feature is an emphasis on curriculum or methods development rather than traditional research projects. Applicants are expected to develop educational content rather than conduct a research study.
What kind of educational resource is required?
The solicitation calls for an open, online educational resource in the form of a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) focused on data management for biomedical big data.
Does the MOOC need to be openly accessible?
Yes. Open access is described as a guiding principle, with an expectation of broadly usable, widely accessible online learning content delivered at scale.
What topic should the MOOC cover?
The MOOC should focus on data management for biomedical big data, with the intent to equip learners with practical skills and up-to-date approaches for managing complex biomedical datasets.
Who is the intended audience?
The opportunity is designed to benefit the biomedical research workforce, particularly researchers and trainees who need practical education and training in managing large-scale biomedical data across behavioral, clinical, and biomedical research settings.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement anticipates a single award.
What is the total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount is $50,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to receive support.
What is the activity category and funding instrument?
The activity category is education, and the funding instrument is a grant.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on November 26, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is March 17, 2015.
What does the archive date mean for this opportunity?
The archive date is April 17, 2015, indicating the point after which the solicitation was formally archived following the application window.
Which organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), as long as they meet NIH eligibility requirements.
Are institutions that serve historically underrepresented communities included in the eligible categories?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes categories such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible.
Can a non-U.S. component of a U.S. organization apply?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations may not apply under this opportunity.
Are foreign components allowed under NIH policy for this award?
No. Foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed for this opportunity.
What fields or disciplines is the MOOC expected to be relevant to?
The announcement is associated with a wide array of CFDA numbers spanning many NIH mission areas, signaling that the data management MOOC is meant to be broadly relevant across disciplines rather than limited to a single niche research community.
Where can applicants find the full official funding announcement?
NIH provided an additional information link to the complete funding announcement hosted on the NIH grants guide website.
Who should be contacted for technical help accessing the announcement online?
The contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster email, intended for technical assistance with accessing the announcement online or resolving linking issues.
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