Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 08 079
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIMH Research Education Grants (R25)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2008 and posted on Jan 18, 2008.
- 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.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,900,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education 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) For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Small businesses City or township governments.
- Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply. Eligible agencies of the Federal Government can apply. Faith based or community based organizations can apply. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply in response to this FOA. Foreign Justification If the research education project includes a foreign component, applications must provide a justification by describing special resources or characteristics of this component of the project, whether similar projects are being conducted in the United States and whether there is a need for additional research education projects in this area. For a definition of a substantial foreign component, see Definitions section of PHS 398, Part III Policies, Assurances, Definitions, and Other Information. In many cases, it is anticipated that the proposed research education program will complement other ongoing research training occurring at the applicant institution and that a substantial number of program faculty will have active research projects in which participants may gain relevant experiences consistent with their research interests and goals. Institutions with existing Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) institutional training grants (e.g., T32) or other federally funded training programs may apply for a research education grant provided that the proposed educational experiences are distinct from those training programs receiving NIH support. Moreover, the R25 mechanism is not intended to support long term training by NRSA eligible individuals and may not be used to circumvent or supplement support of individuals under Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA research training mechanisms. The NIMH does not allow support for full time participants under the R25 mechanism, where a full time effort is normally defined as 40 hours per week or as specified by the sponsoring institution in accordance with its own policies. If multiple sites are involved in the research education program, the applicant institution must be one of these sites for the program. The need for and use of multiple sites must be justified.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIMH Research Education Grants (R25) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-08-079) is a discretionary NIH grant program designed to strengthen the mental health research workforce by supporting creative, structured research education programs. The core goal is to attract people into research careers aligned with the National Institute of Mental Health mission, improve their research skills, and help move them forward along a credible career development path. NIMH is looking for programs that are genuinely educational and career-shaping, and that can be organized at different scales, including institutional programs based at a single organization, multi-site regional efforts, or nationally oriented programs with broader reach.
This funding uses the NIH Research Education (R25) mechanism, which is specifically meant to support research education rather than traditional research projects or long-term trainee appointments. Awards depend on available funds and the strength of applications received, and NIMH expects considerable variation across funded projects because the educational models, target audiences, and program scope can differ widely. The maximum project period is five years, with direct costs capped at $250,000 per year. A notable budget rule is that personnel costs are limited to no more than 25 percent of total direct costs in any project year, which pushes applicants to design programs where most funds directly support education-related activities rather than staffing.
Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations and government entities. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, and a range of governmental bodies such as state, county, city/township, special district governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and Native American tribal governments (including federally recognized tribes) and tribal organizations. Federal agencies may also apply, and faith-based or community-based organizations are allowed. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply. However, a program can include a foreign component if the application provides a clear justification explaining what unique resources or characteristics the foreign component offers, whether similar education efforts already exist in the United States, and why an additional effort is needed. The announcement points applicants to NIH definitions related to what counts as a substantial foreign component.
Applications must be led by a qualified Project Director/Principal Investigator. NIMH expects the PD/PI to be an established investigator in the targeted scientific area and able to provide both administrative oversight and scientific leadership for building and running the education program. Multiple PDs/PIs are allowed, which can be helpful for interdisciplinary programs or multi-site structures. Consistent with NIH policy and priorities, individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply as program leaders.
Several practical rules shape how the program can be structured. Applicants may submit more than one application as long as each proposed program is scientifically distinct, and research education programs funded under this mechanism cannot be transferred from one institution to another. Renewal applications are allowed, and applicants may submit up to two resubmissions of a previously reviewed application. The FOA also clarifies how R25 awards are meant to fit within an institution's broader training environment: programs are expected to complement existing training opportunities and can involve faculty with active research projects that participants can learn from or engage with. Institutions that already have NIH-funded training grants (such as NRSA T32 programs) may still apply, but the R25-supported activities must be clearly distinct from what is already supported by NIH training mechanisms.
Finally, the announcement draws clear boundaries around what the R25 is not intended to do. It is not meant to provide long-term NRSA-type training support, and it cannot be used to work around or supplement NRSA research training mechanisms. NIMH also does not permit support for full-time participants under this R25 program; full-time effort is generally defined as 40 hours per week (or according to the applicant institution's policies). If the program uses multiple sites, the applicant institution must be one of the sites, and the need for multiple sites has to be justified rather than assumed.
Key administrative details include CFDA 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants), no cost-sharing or matching requirement, and an estimated total funding amount of $1.9 million for the opportunity as posted. The announcement was posted January 18, 2008, with closing dates listed as January 7, 2010, and it was archived February 7, 2010. The full announcement is available through NIH at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-079.html, and the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster contact is provided for access or linking issues.
FAQs: NIMH Research Education Grants (R25) - PAR-08-079
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the NIMH Research Education Grants (R25) funding opportunity (PAR-08-079), a discretionary NIH program that supports structured research education programs intended to strengthen the mental health research workforce.
What is the main purpose of the NIMH R25 program described here?
The core purpose is to attract people into research careers aligned with the NIMH mission, improve participants' research skills, and help them move forward along a credible career development path through genuinely educational, career-shaping programming.
What kinds of programs is NIMH looking to fund under this FOA?
NIMH is looking for creative, structured research education programs that are meaningfully educational and designed to influence career development. Programs can vary widely in educational model, target audience, and scope.
Does this FOA support traditional research projects?
No. This uses the NIH Research Education (R25) mechanism, which is intended to support research education rather than traditional research projects.
Is this grant intended to provide long-term trainee appointments like NRSA programs?
No. The FOA explicitly states the R25 is not intended to provide long-term NRSA-type training support and may not be used to work around or supplement NRSA research training mechanisms.
Can the program support full-time participants?
No. NIMH does not permit support for full-time participants under this R25 program. Full-time effort is generally defined as 40 hours per week (or according to the applicant institution's policies).
How can an R25 program be organized (institutional, regional, national)?
The FOA allows programs to be organized at different scales, including institutional programs based at a single organization, multi-site regional efforts, or nationally oriented programs with broader reach.
If a program uses multiple sites, are there specific requirements?
Yes. If multiple sites are proposed, the applicant institution must be one of the sites, and the need for multiple sites must be justified (not assumed).
What is the maximum project period?
The maximum project period is five years.
What is the annual direct cost cap?
Direct costs are capped at $250,000 per year.
Is there a limit on personnel costs?
Yes. Personnel costs are limited to no more than 25 percent of total direct costs in any project year, encouraging applicants to devote most funds to education-related activities rather than staffing.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed for the opportunity is $1.9 million (as posted).
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations and government entities. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; and various governmental bodies, including state, county, city/township, special district governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal governments (including federally recognized tribes), and tribal organizations. Federal agencies may also apply, and faith-based or community-based organizations are allowed.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply under this FOA.
Can a U.S. applicant include a foreign component in the program?
Yes, a program may include a foreign component if the application provides a clear justification. The FOA indicates the justification should address the unique resources or characteristics the foreign component offers, whether similar education efforts already exist in the United States, and why an additional effort is needed. The announcement also points applicants to NIH definitions related to what counts as a substantial foreign component.
Who must lead the application?
Applications must be led by a qualified Project Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI).
What qualifications does NIMH expect of the PD/PI?
NIMH expects the PD/PI to be an established investigator in the targeted scientific area and able to provide both administrative oversight and scientific leadership for building and running the research education program.
Are multiple PDs/PIs allowed?
Yes. Multiple PDs/PIs are allowed, which may be useful for interdisciplinary programs or multi-site structures.
Does NIMH encourage certain individuals to apply as program leaders?
Yes. Consistent with NIH policy and priorities, individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply as program leaders.
Can an organization submit more than one application?
Yes. Applicants may submit more than one application as long as each proposed program is scientifically distinct.
Can an awarded R25 program be transferred from one institution to another?
No. Research education programs funded under this mechanism cannot be transferred from one institution to another.
Are renewal applications allowed?
Yes. Renewal applications are allowed.
Are resubmissions allowed?
Yes. Applicants may submit up to two resubmissions of a previously reviewed application.
How should an R25 program relate to an institution's other training activities?
The FOA indicates programs are expected to complement existing training opportunities. Programs may involve faculty with active research projects that participants can learn from or engage with.
If an institution already has NIH training grants (for example, NRSA T32), can it still apply?
Yes. Institutions with NIH-funded training grants (such as NRSA T32 programs) may still apply, but the R25-supported activities must be clearly distinct from activities already supported by NIH training mechanisms.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants).
When was the announcement posted, and what are the closing dates listed?
The announcement was posted January 18, 2008. The closing dates listed are January 7, 2010. The opportunity was archived February 7, 2010.
Where can I find the full FOA text?
The full announcement is available through NIH at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-079.html.
Who is listed as the contact for access or linking issues?
The NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster contact is provided in the announcement for access or linking issues.
How are awards made under this FOA?
Awards depend on available funds and the strength of applications received. NIMH also expects variation across funded projects because educational models, target audiences, and program scope may differ widely.
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