Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 11 050
Apply for PAR 11 050
- The National Institutes of Health in the education environment health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIH Summer Research Experience Programs (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 93.209 Contraception and Infertility Research Loan Repayment Program 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 93.361 Nursing Research 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.879 Medical Library Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 2, 2010 and posted on Dec 2, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 6, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIH Summer Research Experience Programs (R25) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-11-050) is a discretionary NIH grant designed to support structured summer programs that give participants a strong, hands-on research experience during the summer academic break. The core goal is educational: NIH wants programs that immerse people in real research environments so they can understand how science is actually done, build practical skills, and come away with a clearer pathway into science-related careers and training.
The program is explicitly aimed at three groups: high school students, college students, and science teachers. For high school students, the emphasis is on early exposure that can spark long-term interest in science careers and improve general science literacy. For college students, the intent is to provide substantive research experience that strengthens preparation for graduate or professional school by building research competence, confidence, and a stronger academic and career narrative. For science teachers, the focus is professional enrichment: helping teachers deepen their understanding of the scientific process so they can bring more authentic, process-based science instruction back to their classrooms and communicate how evidence is generated, tested, and interpreted.
NIH encourages applicants to build summer programs that expand and complement existing educational and training efforts rather than duplicating what is already available. In practice, that means proposals are likely expected to describe how the summer experience fits into a broader ecosystem of training opportunities at an institution or within a community, and how the program adds value, reaches new audiences, or improves quality and access. The announcement also notes an important practical point: not every NIH Institute or Center supports every part of this summer research program concept. Because of that, applicants are expected to contact staff at the relevant NIH Institute or Center to discuss fit and ensure the proposed program aligns with that Institute or Center's priorities before investing heavily in an application.
Eligible applicant organizations are broad and include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits that are not institutions of higher education). The eligibility language also explicitly includes a range of organizations that NIH commonly seeks to involve in workforce development and outreach, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, U.S. territories or possessions, and certain Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations. Faith-based and community-based organizations are also listed among other eligible applicants, indicating NIH is open to program models that are rooted in community settings as long as they can deliver a high-quality research experience.
Administratively, this is a grant funding instrument under an education-oriented activity category, and the opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted and created on December 2, 2010, with an original and current closing date of September 6, 2012, and an archive date of October 7, 2012. The listing includes multiple CFDA program areas (for example, environmental health, oral health, mental health, alcohol and drug abuse research, nursing research, neurosciences, child health and human development, and medical library assistance), which signals that summer research experiences supported under this umbrella can align with a wide range of NIH scientific missions, depending on which Institute or Center is sponsoring the award and the scientific focus of the proposed summer activities.
For applicants looking for full details, NIH provided the official announcement link at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-050.html. If there are access problems with the announcement, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
FAQs: NIH Summer Research Experience Programs (R25) - PAR-11-050
What is the NIH Summer Research Experience Programs (R25) opportunity (PAR-11-050)?
PAR-11-050 is a discretionary NIH grant opportunity designed to support structured summer programs that provide participants with a strong, hands-on research experience during the summer academic break. The emphasis is educational: programs should immerse participants in real research environments so they can learn how science is conducted, build practical skills, and gain clarity about science-related training and career pathways.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The core goal is to fund summer programs that deliver an authentic research experience. NIH is looking for experiences that help participants understand the scientific process in practice, develop usable research skills, and leave better prepared for future education or careers connected to science.
Who are the intended participants for these summer research programs?
The opportunity is explicitly aimed at three participant groups: high school students, college students, and science teachers.
What is NIH seeking for high school student participants?
For high school students, the focus is early exposure to research that can spark long-term interest in science careers and improve general science literacy.
What is NIH seeking for college student participants?
For college students, NIH intends the program to provide a substantive research experience that strengthens preparation for graduate or professional school. The experience should build research competence and confidence and help participants develop a stronger academic and career narrative.
What is NIH seeking for science teacher participants?
For science teachers, the program is meant to provide professional enrichment. The goal is to deepen teachers' understanding of the scientific process so they can bring more authentic, process-based science instruction back to their classrooms and better communicate how evidence is generated, tested, and interpreted.
What does NIH mean by a "structured" summer program?
Based on the description, "structured" means an organized summer experience designed around hands-on research participation, with intentional learning outcomes focused on practical skills, real research environments, and clearer educational or career pathways in science.
Does NIH want programs to replace existing training programs?
No. NIH encourages applicants to create programs that expand and complement existing education and training efforts rather than duplicate what is already available. Proposals are likely expected to explain how the summer program fits within a broader training ecosystem and how it adds value, reaches new audiences, or improves quality and access.
Do all NIH Institutes and Centers support every version of this summer program concept?
No. The announcement notes that not every NIH Institute or Center supports every part of the summer research program concept. Because of this, applicants are expected to contact staff at the relevant NIH Institute or Center to discuss fit and confirm alignment with that Institute or Center's priorities before investing heavily in an application.
Who is eligible to apply as an organization?
Eligible applicant organizations include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits that are not institutions of higher education).
Are minority-serving institutions and tribal organizations included in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly includes a range of organizations often involved in workforce development and outreach, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, certain U.S. territories or possessions, and certain Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations.
Can faith-based or community-based organizations apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community-based organizations are listed among other eligible applicants, indicating NIH is open to community-rooted program models as long as they can deliver a high-quality research experience.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What type of NIH activity does this fall under?
This is described as a grant funding instrument under an education-oriented activity category, with the intent of supporting educational summer research experiences.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR-11-050.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on December 2, 2010. The original and current closing date listed is September 6, 2012, and the archive date is October 7, 2012.
What scientific areas can these summer research experiences align with?
The listing includes multiple CFDA program areas, signaling that supported summer research experiences can align with a wide range of NIH scientific missions depending on the sponsoring NIH Institute or Center and the scientific focus of the proposed summer activities. Examples listed include environmental health, oral health, mental health, alcohol and drug abuse research, nursing research, neurosciences, child health and human development, and medical library assistance.
Where can applicants find the official announcement?
The official NIH announcement link provided is: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-050.html
Who should be contacted if there are problems accessing the announcement?
If there are access problems with the announcement, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Why does NIH recommend contacting an NIH Institute or Center staff member before applying?
Because not every NIH Institute or Center supports every part of the summer research program concept, applicants are expected to discuss fit with relevant staff to confirm the proposed program aligns with that Institute or Center's priorities before investing significant effort in an application.
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