Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 15 145
Apply for PAR 15 145
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIMH Research Education Mentoring Programs for HIV/AIDS Researchers (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 Mar 19, 2015 and posted on Mar 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled 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) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The NIMH Research Education Mentoring Programs for HIV/AIDS Researchers (R25) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-15-145) is a discretionary NIH grant designed to build and strengthen the research workforce focused on the mental health dimensions of HIV/AIDS. The program sits within the NIH Research Education Program (R25) framework, which supports structured educational activities that complement and enhance existing training pathways in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research. In this case, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), particularly its Division of AIDS Research (DAR), is using the R25 mechanism to expand the pipeline of investigators who can contribute to the Office of AIDS Research (OAR) Annual Strategic Plan and align with NIMH HIV/AIDS mental health research priorities.
The central purpose of the opportunity is to fund creative, well-organized research education programs where mentoring is the main feature and the foundation of the proposed approach. Applicants are expected to build programs in which mentoring is not an add-on, but the cornerstone activity that drives participant development. At the same time, every supported program must also provide hands-on research experiences, meaning participants should gain practical exposure to conducting research rather than only receiving classroom-style instruction or seminars. The intent is that these combined elements, intensive mentoring plus real research engagement, will move participants along a credible trajectory toward independent research careers focused on HIV/AIDS and mental health.
The announcement emphasizes two general ways programs can be structured. One approach is to capitalize on existing networks of collaborating investigators, for example, multi-institutional partnerships or established HIV research collaborations that can provide a rich mentoring and research environment. The second approach is to develop institute-based research education programs, meaning a single organization can propose a comprehensive internal structure for mentoring and research experiences. In either case, the program is meant to enhance professional development in a concrete way, helping participants build the skills, relationships, research exposure, and career direction needed to become independent contributors in the HIV/AIDS mental health research space.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is offered by the National Institutes of Health under CFDA number 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants). The funding instrument is a grant, and the maximum award amount listed is $250,000 (award ceiling). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for organizations that may not have flexible institutional funds to contribute.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S. and non-U.S. organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and a wide range of nonprofit entities both with and without 501(c)(3) status. Government entities are also eligible, including state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The opportunity also allows applications from for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and small businesses, as well as Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). The eligibility listing also explicitly includes a number of institution types and communities often targeted for capacity building, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), along with faith-based and community-based organizations. Notably, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and regional organizations are included, and U.S. territories or possessions are also eligible, reflecting the global and geographically diverse impact of HIV/AIDS research needs.
The funding opportunity was posted on March 19, 2015, with an original and current closing date of September 7, 2017, and an archive date of October 8, 2017, indicating it is no longer open for new applications in its listed form. For historical reference and full program details, the announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide posting at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-15-145.html. For access or technical issues related to the announcement, the listed contact route is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV), especially for difficulty accessing the full announcement or problems with linking.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a workforce-development and career-acceleration mechanism for HIV/AIDS mental health research: it funds structured mentoring-centered education programs that also include real research experiences, with the explicit goal of developing participants into independent researchers aligned with OAR and NIMH DAR priorities.
FAQs: NIMH Research Education Mentoring Programs for HIV/AIDS Researchers (R25) - PAR-15-145
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary NIH grant opportunity from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) for Research Education Mentoring Programs for HIV/AIDS Researchers using the R25 mechanism. The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR-15-145, and it is intended to strengthen the research workforce focused on the mental health dimensions of HIV/AIDS.
Which NIH institute is sponsoring this program?
The opportunity is offered through the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), with specific emphasis on its Division of AIDS Research (DAR).
What is the main purpose of PAR-15-145?
The central goal is workforce development: to build and strengthen a pipeline of investigators who can pursue independent research careers at the intersection of HIV/AIDS and mental health.
How does the R25 mechanism fit into NIH programs?
This opportunity sits within the NIH Research Education Program (R25) framework, which supports structured educational activities designed to complement and enhance existing training pathways in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research.
What is the defining feature of the programs supported by this opportunity?
Mentoring is the main feature and the foundation of the program design. The announcement emphasizes that mentoring should not be an add-on, but the cornerstone activity that drives participant development.
Are participants expected to do real research, or is it only coursework and seminars?
Programs supported under this opportunity must provide hands-on research experiences. Participants are expected to gain practical exposure to conducting research, not only classroom-style instruction or seminars.
What outcomes is the program trying to achieve for participants?
The intended outcome is that intensive mentoring combined with hands-on research engagement moves participants along a credible trajectory toward independent research careers focused on HIV/AIDS and mental health.
How can an applicant structure an R25 program under this announcement?
The announcement highlights two broad structural approaches: (1) leveraging existing networks of collaborating investigators (such as multi-institutional partnerships or established HIV research collaborations), or (2) developing an institute-based research education program within a single organization that provides a comprehensive internal mentoring and research experience structure.
Does this opportunity need to align with any strategic priorities?
Yes. The program is intended to expand investigators who can contribute to the Office of AIDS Research (OAR) Annual Strategic Plan and align with NIMH HIV/AIDS mental health research priorities, particularly those reflected by NIMH DAR.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the maximum award amount?
The listed award ceiling is $250,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many U.S. and non-U.S. organization types. Examples listed include institutions of higher education (public/state-controlled and private), a wide range of nonprofit organizations (with and without 501(c)(3) status), government entities (state, county, city/township, special district, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities), and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits).
Are tribal governments or tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
Are minority-serving institutions mentioned as eligible applicants?
Yes. The eligibility listing explicitly includes institutions and communities such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community-based organizations are explicitly included in the eligibility listing.
Can non-U.S. organizations apply?
Yes. The eligibility listing includes non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and regional organizations.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are included in the eligibility listing.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 19, 2015.
What was the closing date?
The listed closing date was September 7, 2017 (shown as both the original and current closing date).
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is October 8, 2017, indicating the opportunity is no longer open for new applications in its listed form.
Where can I find the full announcement for PAR-15-145?
The announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide posting here: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-15-145.html.
Who should be contacted for technical or access issues with the announcement link?
For difficulty accessing the full announcement or problems with linking, the listed contact route is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
In plain terms, what kind of program is NIH trying to fund here?
This is a workforce-development and career-acceleration mechanism for HIV/AIDS mental health research. It funds structured research education programs built around intensive mentoring and real research experiences, with the goal of helping participants become independent researchers aligned with OAR and NIMH DAR priorities.
Browse more business programs for HIV and AIDS support
Browse more opportunities from the same agency: National Institutes of Health
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Health
Next opportunity: Engaging State and Local Emergency Management Agencies to Improve Ability to Prepare for and Respond to All Hazards Events
Previous opportunity: Natural Resource Condition Assessment for Haleakala National Park
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for PAR 15 145
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (PAR 15 145) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Engaging State and Local Emergency Management Agencies to Improve Ability to Prepare for and Respond to All Hazards Events Apply for CDC RFA TP13 130103CONT15 Funding Number: CDC RFA TP13 130103CONT15 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| The Role of Exosomes in HIV Neuropathogenesis (R01) Apply for RFA MH 16 100 Funding Number: RFA MH 16 100 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| FY15 Partnerships to Increase Coverage in Communities II Initiative Apply for MP CPI 15 003 Funding Number: MP CPI 15 003 Agency: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| National Ebola Training and Education Center (NETEC) Apply for EP U3R 15 003 Funding Number: EP U3R 15 003 Agency: Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Category: Health Funding Amount: $12,000,000 |
| Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disabilities Apply for CDC RFA DD12 12010101SUPP15 Funding Number: CDC RFA DD12 12010101SUPP15 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $1,667,000 |
| The Role of Exosomes in HIV Neuropathogenesis (R21) Apply for RFA MH 16 110 Funding Number: RFA MH 16 110 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) Case Registry Building Capacity (Module A) and Implementation (Module B) Apply for CDC RFA DP15 1506 Funding Number: CDC RFA DP15 1506 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $118,000 |
| Establishment of Centers of Excellence in Refugee Health Apply for CDC RFA CK15 1503 Funding Number: CDC RFA CK15 1503 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Methodologies to Enhance Understanding of HIV Associated Social Determinants (R21) Apply for RFA MH 16 205 Funding Number: RFA MH 16 205 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Offender Reentry Program (ORP) Apply for TI 15 012 Funding Number: TI 15 012 Agency: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. Category: Health Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| Methodologies to Enhance Understanding of HIV Associated Social Determinants (R01) Apply for RFA MH 16 200 Funding Number: RFA MH 16 200 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| PPHF 2015 Enhanced Surveillance for New Vaccine Preventable Disease A Program Expansion for Acute Apply for RFA IP 11 0100501PPHF15 Funding Number: RFA IP 11 0100501PPHF15 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Pediatric Research using Integrated Sensor Monitoring Systems (PRISMS) Sensor Development Projects for Asthma (U01) Apply for RFA EB 15 002 Funding Number: RFA EB 15 002 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $350,000 |
| Investigational New Drug (IND) enabling Development of Medications to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder and Alcohol related Disorders (UT2) Apply for PAR 15 153 Funding Number: PAR 15 153 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Investigational New Drug (IND) enabling Development of Medications to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder and Alcohol related Disorders (U44) Apply for PAR 15 154 Funding Number: PAR 15 154 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Pediatric Research Using Integrated Sensor Monitoring Systems (PRISMS) Network (U54) Apply for RFA EB 15 003 Funding Number: RFA EB 15 003 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Pediatric Research using Integrated Sensor Monitoring Systems (PRISMS) Data and Software Coordination and Integration Center (DSCIC) (U24) Apply for RFA EB 15 004 Funding Number: RFA EB 15 004 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Psychiatric Gene Networks Solving the Molecular Puzzle of Psychiatric Disorders (R01) Apply for RFA MH 16 300 Funding Number: RFA MH 16 300 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Genome Sequencing Program Coordinating Center (U24) Apply for RFA HG 15 019 Funding Number: RFA HG 15 019 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Mechanisms of Immune Protection from TB among HIV infected Individuals (R01) Apply for RFA AI 14 072 Funding Number: RFA AI 14 072 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "PAR 15 145", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.