Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 12 262
Apply for PAR 12 262
- 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 10, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 5, 2014. (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: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Special district 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 Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments Small businesses.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions 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) 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 theNIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIMH Short Courses for Mental Health Related Research Education (R25) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-12-262) is a National Institutes of Health grant program run through the National Institute of Mental Health that supports institutions in building and delivering high-quality, short-format research education courses focused on mental health-related science. The core purpose is to strengthen the research workforce by helping develop a more advanced, research-ready group of investigators who have the practical scientific skills needed to push forward NIMH's mission of improving understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through research. Rather than funding a traditional research project, this FOA is designed to fund research education and training activities, specifically short courses that are modern, creative, and evidence-informed, and that include a clear plan not only to implement the course but also to evaluate its outcomes.
A key expectation is that each proposed short course combines structured instruction with direct, hands-on learning. In practice, that means applicants are encouraged to design programs that go beyond lectures and readings to include applied experiences such as workshops, supervised practice with research tools or methods, mentored exercises, data analysis activities, protocol development, or other interactive components that build real research competence. The FOA emphasizes innovation and state-of-the-art content, signaling that NIMH is looking for courses that reflect current best practices in mental health research and research education, and that can meaningfully improve participants' ability to conduct rigorous science relevant to mental health.
The participant pool is intentionally limited to trainees and early-stage academics who are positioned to grow into independent mental health researchers. Eligible participants include graduate students and medical students, medical residents, postdoctoral scholars, and early career faculty. This restriction highlights the program's workforce-development focus: the goal is to strengthen the pipeline and early career phase by providing targeted, intensive educational experiences that can accelerate research skill development and readiness for mental health-related investigation.
From an administrative and eligibility standpoint, this is a discretionary grant using the NIH Research Education Grant mechanism (R25), categorized under health, and associated with CFDA number 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants). The funding opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching, which can reduce barriers for organizations that want to develop these educational programs. The listed award ceiling is $200,000, giving applicants a sense of the maximum funding level anticipated under this announcement.
A wide range of U.S.-based organizations can apply. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, state and local governmental entities (including counties, cities or townships, special district governments, and independent school districts), nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses, as well as small businesses and state governments. The FOA also explicitly calls out additional eligible applicant categories such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and eligible federal agencies. At the same time, the announcement makes clear that non-U.S. entities are not eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components are not allowed under NIH policy definitions.
Timing information in the source record indicates it was posted on August 10, 2012, with an original closing date of September 25, 2014 and a current closing date listed as August 5, 2014, and an archive date of September 5, 2014, reflecting that this specific posting is now historical rather than an open solicitation. Applicants seeking the full requirements, review criteria, and application instructions were directed to the NIH guide page for PAR-12-262, and the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact was provided for technical access or linking issues.
FAQs: NIMH Short Courses for Mental Health Related Research Education (R25) - PAR-12-262
What is PAR-12-262?
PAR-12-262 is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) run through the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) for the NIMH Short Courses for Mental Health Related Research Education program using the NIH Research Education Grant mechanism (R25).
What is the goal of the NIMH Short Courses for Mental Health Related Research Education (R25) program?
The goal is to strengthen the mental health research workforce by supporting institutions in building and delivering high-quality, short-format research education courses. The intent is to help develop more advanced, research-ready investigators with practical scientific skills aligned with NIMH's mission to improve understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through research.
Does this FOA fund a traditional research project?
No. This FOA is designed to fund research education and training activities rather than a traditional research project. It specifically supports the development and delivery of short courses and includes an expectation that applicants will evaluate course outcomes.
What types of activities are supported under this R25 short course program?
The opportunity supports structured instruction paired with direct, hands-on learning. Examples mentioned include workshops, supervised practice with research tools or methods, mentored exercises, data analysis activities, protocol development, and other interactive components intended to build real research competence.
What does NIMH mean by "short-format" research education in this opportunity?
Based on the information provided, the program centers on short courses (rather than long-term degree programs or multi-year training programs) that are designed to deliver intensive, focused research education in a condensed format.
What are the expectations for course design and content?
The FOA emphasizes that courses should be modern, creative, and evidence-informed. It also stresses innovation and state-of-the-art content, reflecting current best practices in mental health research and research education.
Is an evaluation plan required?
Yes. A clear plan to evaluate outcomes is described as a key part of the FOA. Applicants are expected not only to implement the short course but also to evaluate its results.
Who are the intended participants for these short courses?
The participant pool is limited to trainees and early-stage academics who are positioned to grow into independent mental health researchers.
Which participant categories are specifically listed as eligible?
Eligible participants include graduate students and medical students, medical residents, postdoctoral scholars, and early career faculty.
Why is participation limited to trainees and early-stage academics?
The limitation reflects the program's workforce-development focus, with the aim of strengthening the pipeline and early career phase through targeted, intensive educational experiences that accelerate research skill development and readiness.
What grant mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This is an NIH Research Education Grant using the R25 mechanism.
What type of grant is this described as?
It is described as a discretionary grant.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants).
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed?
The listed award ceiling is $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity indicates that cost sharing or matching is not required.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
A wide range of U.S.-based organizations are eligible, including public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status); state and local governmental entities (including counties, cities or townships, special districts, and independent school districts); public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and state governments.
Are specific institution types and community-based organizations called out as eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly lists additional eligible categories such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and eligible federal agencies.
Are non-U.S. organizations eligible to apply?
No. The announcement states that non-U.S. entities are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization include a non-U.S. component or foreign component?
No. The announcement indicates that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible and that foreign components are not allowed under NIH policy definitions.
Is this funding opportunity currently open?
No. The timing information provided indicates this specific posting is historical rather than an open solicitation.
What dates are associated with this FOA posting?
The source record indicates the opportunity was posted on August 10, 2012, with an original closing date of September 25, 2014. It also lists a current closing date of August 5, 2014 and an archive date of September 5, 2014.
Where were applicants directed to find the full requirements and application instructions?
Applicants were directed to the NIH Guide page for PAR-12-262 for the full requirements, review criteria, and application instructions.
Who was listed as a contact for technical access or linking issues?
The NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact was provided for technical access or linking issues.
What is the main emphasis of the educational approach encouraged by NIMH in this FOA?
The main emphasis is on combining structured instruction with hands-on learning so participants build practical competence through applied activities rather than relying primarily on lectures and readings.
How does this FOA connect to NIMH's mission?
The FOA is framed around supporting education that improves investigators' ability to conduct rigorous science relevant to mental health, in service of NIMH's mission to improve understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through research.
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