Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA RM 13 017
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIH National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) (U54)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.310 Trans NIH Research Support.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 10, 2014 and posted on Dec 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 2, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,225,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,225,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Independent school districts 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 Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments County governments 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.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession 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 allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIH National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) (U54) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-RM-13-017) is a cooperative agreement designed to support the creation and operation of a single, nationwide consortium focused on mentoring and networking for people from diverse backgrounds who are pursuing careers in biomedical research. In NIH terms, this includes not only traditional biomedical lab research, but also behavioral, clinical, and social science research career pathways. The central aim is to strengthen training and career development by expanding access to high-quality mentorship and by building structured networking experiences that help participants navigate key transition points in the research pipeline.
This program is issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and falls under the Health activity category, with CFDA number 93.310 (Trans-NIH Research Support). Because the funding mechanism is a U54 cooperative agreement, recipients should expect substantial NIH involvement during the project period compared with a standard grant. In practical terms, a cooperative agreement usually means the awardee runs the consortium day-to-day, but NIH program staff have an active partnership role in areas like setting priorities, coordinating across NIH components, monitoring progress, and helping ensure the network functions as a coherent national resource.
NIH anticipated making one award under this announcement, with an estimated total funding level of $2,225,000 and an award ceiling of $2,225,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. The timeline information in the posting indicates it was first posted on December 19, 2013, with an original closing date of March 18, 2014 that was later extended to April 2, 2014, and an archive date of May 2, 2014. The intent of this schedule and the single-award structure is consistent with establishing a unified national network rather than multiple smaller, disconnected efforts.
Eligibility is broad across many types of domestic U.S. organizations, reflecting NIHs interest in building a mentoring network that can reach widely and effectively. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding higher education where noted), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), and multiple levels of government entities (state, county, city/township, special district). The FOA also explicitly calls out a range of mission-driven and community-connected institutions and organizations as eligible, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions. Foreign (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible; however, foreign components as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement are allowed, which typically means certain project elements may involve foreign work when justified and permitted under NIH policy.
At its core, the FOA is about building infrastructure and programming that improves access to mentoring relationships, mentoring skills, and professional networks for researchers from diverse backgrounds. The emphasis on both networking and mentorship suggests the network is expected to do more than match mentors and mentees; it is meant to create scalable, structured experiences and connections that help individuals progress through training stages and into sustainable research careers. The consortium framing also implies coordination across institutions, disciplines, and career stages, helping participants find guidance, sponsorship, and community beyond what any single university or program might provide.
For applicants, the main competitive advantage implied by the announcement is demonstrated experience mentoring individuals from diverse backgrounds and the operational capacity to run a national consortium. That typically includes the ability to recruit mentors, engage mentees across geographies, implement evidence-informed mentoring approaches, track participation and outcomes, and coordinate with NIH as an active partner under the cooperative agreement structure.
The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide at the link provided in the source. For technical issues accessing the announcement or linking problems, NIH directed applicants to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - NIH National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) (U54) - RFA-RM-13-017
What is the NIH National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) (U54) opportunity?
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-RM-13-017) is an NIH cooperative agreement (U54) intended to support the creation and operation of a single, nationwide consortium focused on mentoring and networking for individuals from diverse backgrounds pursuing careers in biomedical research.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central aim is to strengthen training and career development by expanding access to high-quality mentorship and building structured networking experiences. The network is meant to help participants navigate key transition points across the research career pipeline.
Who is the issuing agency for this FOA?
The issuing agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
This program falls under the Health activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 93.310 (Trans-NIH Research Support).
What type of award mechanism is a U54, and what does that mean for recipients?
The award mechanism is a U54 cooperative agreement. Compared with a standard grant, a cooperative agreement generally involves substantial NIH involvement during the project period. In practical terms, the awardee typically runs the consortium day-to-day, while NIH program staff actively partner in areas such as setting priorities, coordinating across NIH components, monitoring progress, and helping ensure the network functions as a coherent national resource.
How many awards did NIH anticipate making under this announcement?
NIH anticipated making one award under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding level and award ceiling?
The estimated total funding level was $2,225,000, and the award ceiling was also $2,225,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was first posted on December 19, 2013. The original closing date was March 18, 2014, and it was later extended to April 2, 2014. The archive date was May 2, 2014.
Why does this FOA emphasize a single award?
The schedule and single-award structure are consistent with NIH's intent to establish a unified national network rather than multiple smaller, disconnected efforts.
What kinds of research career pathways are included under "biomedical research" for this program?
In NIH terms (as described here), biomedical research includes not only traditional biomedical laboratory research, but also behavioral, clinical, and social science research career pathways.
What is the program expected to build or deliver?
The FOA focuses on building infrastructure and programming that improves access to mentoring relationships, mentoring skills, and professional networks for researchers from diverse backgrounds. The emphasis on networking and mentorship suggests the network is expected to provide scalable, structured experiences and connections, not just mentor-mentee matching.
What does "nationwide consortium" imply for applicants and operations?
A nationwide consortium implies coordination across institutions, disciplines, and career stages. It also implies the capacity to operate at national scale and to function as a coherent resource that can connect participants to guidance, sponsorship, and community beyond any single institution.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad across many types of domestic U.S. organizations, including public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding higher education where noted); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits); and government entities (state, county, city/township, and special district).
Are minority-serving institutions and community-connected organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly identifies a range of mission-driven and community-connected entities as eligible, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations eligible?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Are foreign components allowed in any form?
Yes. Foreign components (as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement) are allowed. This typically means certain project elements may involve foreign work when justified and permitted under NIH policy.
What does NIH's "substantial involvement" mean in practice for this cooperative agreement?
Based on the information provided, NIH program staff are expected to have an active partnership role during the project period, including helping set priorities, coordinating across NIH components, monitoring progress, and supporting efforts to keep the network functioning as a coherent national resource.
What is the intended audience or beneficiary group for the mentoring and networking efforts?
The intended beneficiaries are individuals from diverse backgrounds who are pursuing careers in biomedical research (including behavioral, clinical, and social science research career pathways as described by NIH).
What kinds of activities might demonstrate competitiveness for this FOA (based on what is implied)?
The information provided suggests competitive strength would likely include demonstrated experience mentoring individuals from diverse backgrounds and the operational capacity to run a national consortium. Examples of implied capabilities include recruiting mentors, engaging mentees across geographies, implementing evidence-informed mentoring approaches, tracking participation and outcomes, and coordinating with NIH as an active partner.
Where was the full announcement published?
The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide at the link provided in the original source.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement or problems with links?
NIH directed applicants with technical issues or linking problems to contact the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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