Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 14 305
Apply for PAR 14 305
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIMH Short Courses for Mental Health Related Research Education (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 Aug 4, 2014 and posted on Aug 4, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 2016. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments State governments Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 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 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 NIMH Short Courses for Mental Health Related Research Education (R25) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-14-305) is a discretionary NIH grant designed to strengthen the mental health research workforce by supporting focused, high-impact educational programs. The central aim is to fund short, skill-building courses that complement existing academic and clinical training and help meet national needs in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research. In practice, this announcement is looking for thoughtfully designed educational experiences that can produce more capable and research-ready investigators who are positioned to advance the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) mission of improving the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through research.
A defining feature of this opportunity is its emphasis on "Courses for Skills Development." Applicants are encouraged to propose creative short courses that go beyond lecture-only formats. Each course is expected to combine didactic instruction (structured teaching such as lectures, seminars, or guided readings) with hands-on research experiences. The intent is that participants do not just learn concepts in the abstract, but actively practice research skills in ways that translate to real mental health research work. The overall expected outcome is a more sophisticated pipeline of investigators with practical scientific skills that can be applied directly to NIMH-relevant research questions.
Participant eligibility is narrowly focused on individuals who are early enough in their careers to benefit from concentrated research skill development but advanced enough to apply the training immediately. The allowable participant groups are graduate or medical students, medical residents, postdoctoral scholars, and early career faculty. This makes the program particularly relevant for institutions and organizations that want to run short, intensive training experiences aimed at building research competencies during key transition points in a research or clinical career.
The opportunity is administered by the National Institutes of Health under the mental health research grants CFDA listing 93.242. It does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can reduce barriers for organizations proposing strong educational programs. The listed award ceiling is $200,000, providing a sense of the maximum annual or project support level referenced in the source data for this announcement.
A wide range of organizations are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include many types of public and private entities, such as nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), public and private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations (including small businesses, but excluding for-profits categorized as small businesses in the specific line item), and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township, special district governments, and independent school districts). The eligibility language also explicitly includes organizations such as faith-based or community-based organizations and a range of mission-serving institutions, including Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), among others. Tribal governments and tribal organizations are also included across categories. At the same time, the announcement limits international involvement: non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components as defined by NIH policy are not allowed.
In terms of timing and status, the announcement was posted and created on August 4, 2014, with a closing date of May 25, 2016, and an archive date of June 25, 2016. While that means this specific FOA is archived and no longer accepting applications, the details provide a clear template of what NIMH sought under this R25 short-course mechanism: targeted educational programs that directly build research skills through a mix of teaching and practical experience, aimed at trainees and early-stage professionals who will contribute to the mental health research enterprise.
For the full archived announcement text and official requirements, the source link provided is http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-305.html. If there are access or linking problems, the announcement directs applicants to contact the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NIMH Short Courses for Mental Health Related Research Education (R25) - PAR-14-305
What is the NIMH Short Courses for Mental Health Related Research Education (R25) opportunity?
It is a discretionary NIH grant opportunity from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) intended to strengthen the mental health research workforce by supporting focused, high-impact educational programs. The mechanism supports short, skill-building courses that complement existing academic and clinical training and help address national needs in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research.
What is the goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is to fund thoughtfully designed short courses that build practical research skills and produce more capable, research-ready investigators who can advance NIMH's mission to improve understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through research.
What kind of educational programs does this FOA prioritize?
This FOA emphasizes "Courses for Skills Development." It prioritizes creative short courses that go beyond lecture-only formats and provide participants with opportunities to actively practice research skills relevant to mental health research.
Are lecture-only courses allowed?
The opportunity encourages courses that go beyond lecture-only approaches. Courses are expected to combine didactic instruction (such as lectures, seminars, or guided readings) with hands-on research experiences so participants can practice and apply research skills.
What does "didactic instruction" mean in this context?
Didactic instruction refers to structured teaching methods such as lectures, seminars, and guided readings. Under this FOA, didactic instruction is intended to be paired with hands-on research experience rather than serving as the sole training approach.
What does "hands-on research experiences" mean for these short courses?
Hands-on research experiences are practical activities where participants actively practice research skills instead of only learning concepts in theory. The FOA's intent is that course participants develop skills that translate directly to real mental health research work.
Who can participate in the supported courses?
Allowable participant groups are graduate or medical students, medical residents, postdoctoral scholars, and early career faculty. The participant eligibility is focused on individuals who are early enough in their careers to benefit from concentrated skill development but advanced enough to apply the training immediately.
Is this training intended for people at specific career transition points?
Yes. The participant groups listed (students, residents, postdoctoral scholars, and early career faculty) reflect a focus on key transition stages where research skill-building can have an immediate impact on an individual's ability to pursue NIMH-relevant research.
What is the expected outcome of the supported programs?
The expected outcome is a more sophisticated pipeline of investigators with practical scientific skills that can be applied directly to NIMH-relevant research questions, strengthening the mental health research workforce.
Which NIH institute administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR-14-305.
What grant mechanism is used?
This opportunity uses the NIH R25 mechanism and is described as supporting short, focused educational programs for mental health related research education.
What CFDA listing is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.242 (mental health research grants).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What is the award ceiling referenced for this announcement?
The listed award ceiling is $200,000, indicating the maximum support level referenced in the provided source information.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
A wide range of organizations are eligible, including public and private entities such as nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), public and private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations (including small businesses, with an exclusion noted for for-profits categorized as small businesses in a specific line item), and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township, special district governments, and independent school districts).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly includes faith-based and community-based organizations.
Are minority-serving institutions included in the eligible applicant types?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly includes a range of mission-serving and minority-serving institutions, including Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), among others.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Tribal governments and tribal organizations are included across the listed eligibility categories.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible to apply?
No. Non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply under this announcement.
Can a U.S. organization apply if it has a non-U.S. component?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible under this announcement.
Are foreign components allowed under NIH policy for this FOA?
No. Foreign components, as defined by NIH policy, are not allowed under this announcement.
When was this announcement posted and created?
It was posted and created on August 4, 2014.
What was the closing date for applications?
The closing date listed is May 25, 2016.
Is this funding opportunity still accepting applications?
No. The announcement is archived. It has an archive date of June 25, 2016, and is no longer accepting applications.
Where can I find the full official announcement text?
The archived FOA text is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-305.html
Who should be contacted if there are access or linking problems with the FOA page?
If there are access or linking problems, the announcement directs users to contact the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What is the basic structure NIMH was seeking for R25 short courses under this announcement?
Based on the description provided, NIMH was seeking targeted educational programs delivered as short courses that directly build research skills through a combination of structured teaching (didactic instruction) and hands-on research experiences, aimed at trainees and early-stage professionals in mental health related research.
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