Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 13 240
Apply for PAR 13 240
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NINDS Research Education Opportunities (R25)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 30, 2015 and posted on Jun 7, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 26, 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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having 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 Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) 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 NINDS Research Education Opportunities (R25) grant (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-13-240) is a discretionary NIH funding opportunity designed to support the creation or continuation of nationally available neuroscience research education programs. Its central aim is to strengthen research education activities that directly advance the mission of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which focuses on understanding, preventing, treating, and ultimately curing neurological disorders and stroke-related conditions. In practical terms, this announcement targets structured education efforts that help develop a well-prepared neuroscience research workforce by improving access to training resources, building research skills, and expanding high-quality educational programming that can reach participants beyond a single local institution.
This opportunity uses the NIH grant funding instrument and falls within the health-related activity category, with CFDA number 93.853 (Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders). Applications are intended to propose research education programs rather than traditional hypothesis-driven research projects, meaning the emphasis is on designing, delivering, and evaluating educational experiences that prepare participants for neuroscience research careers or enhance the capabilities of trainees and educators in NINDS-relevant areas. The programs supported under this announcement are expected to be "nationally available," signaling that NINDS is looking for efforts with broad reach, scalable models, or widely disseminated curricula, workshops, courses, or similar training formats that can serve a wide community.
The award has an annual funding ceiling of $250,000, and the announcement specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of eligibility. The opportunity was posted on June 7, 2013, with a listed original closing date of September 7, 2016, and a current closing date of August 26, 2016. The opportunity archive date is September 27, 2016, indicating it is no longer open for new applications under that specific announcement, though similar R25 opportunities may exist under newer NIH postings.
Eligibility is broad across the U.S. research and education landscape. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both those with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education where specified), small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The announcement also explicitly includes several categories of minority-serving and special-focus institutions as eligible applicants, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). At the same time, the funding opportunity makes clear restrictions on foreign involvement: non-U.S. (foreign) institutions are not eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement are not allowed. This keeps the program’s applicant pool and supported activities centered within the United States.
The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH), with NINDS as the institute driving the program purpose. For applicants or readers seeking the full official details, the announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide page (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-240.html). For access or technical issues related to the posting, the listed point of contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV, particularly for problems accessing the full announcement electronically or linking to the funding opportunity.
Overall, PAR-13-240 reflects NINDS’s interest in investing in education-focused infrastructure and programming that can elevate neuroscience research training on a national scale, with an emphasis on broad availability, strong alignment with NINDS mission areas, and participation from a wide range of eligible U.S.-based institutions and organizations.
FAQs: NINDS Research Education Opportunities (R25) - PAR-13-240
What is the NINDS Research Education Opportunities (R25) grant (PAR-13-240)?
PAR-13-240 is a discretionary National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) that supports the creation or continuation of nationally available neuroscience research education programs. It uses the NIH R25 research education grant mechanism.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is to strengthen research education activities that advance the NINDS mission: understanding, preventing, treating, and ultimately curing neurological disorders and stroke-related conditions. In practice, it supports structured education efforts that help develop a well-prepared neuroscience research workforce through improved access to training resources, stronger research skills development, and expanded high-quality educational programming with broad reach.
Is this opportunity meant to fund traditional research projects?
No. Applications are intended to propose research education programs rather than traditional hypothesis-driven research projects. The emphasis is on designing, delivering, and evaluating educational experiences that prepare participants for neuroscience research careers or enhance the capabilities of trainees and educators in NINDS-relevant areas.
What kinds of education and training activities are implied as a fit for this program?
The announcement emphasizes nationally available efforts and broadly disseminated models, such as curricula, workshops, courses, and similar structured training formats. The overall focus is on programs that build research skills and expand access to high-quality neuroscience research education beyond a single local institution.
What does "nationally available" mean in the context of this announcement?
It signals that NINDS is looking for programs with broad reach, scalable models, or widely disseminated educational offerings that can serve participants beyond one institution or local setting. The intent is national impact rather than a program limited to one campus or a small local audience.
Which agency sponsors this grant opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH), with NINDS as the institute driving the program purpose.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR-13-240.
What is the CFDA number and program category associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 93.853, identified as Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders. The opportunity falls within the health-related activity category and uses the NIH grant funding instrument.
What is the annual funding ceiling for awards under this announcement?
The annual funding ceiling listed in the announcement is $250,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
It was posted on June 7, 2013.
What were the closing dates listed for PAR-13-240?
The announcement lists an original closing date of September 7, 2016, and a current closing date of August 26, 2016.
Is PAR-13-240 still open for new applications?
No. The archive date is September 27, 2016, which indicates the opportunity is no longer open for new applications under that specific announcement.
Does the archive status mean NINDS no longer funds R25 neuroscience research education programs?
Not necessarily. The information provided indicates only that this specific announcement (PAR-13-240) is archived and no longer open. It also notes that similar R25 opportunities may exist under newer NIH postings.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) IRS status, as specified); small businesses; and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Are minority-serving and special-focus institutions explicitly eligible?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes eligibility for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
Are foreign (non-U.S.) institutions eligible to apply?
No. The opportunity states that non-U.S. (foreign) institutions are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization apply if it plans to include a non-U.S. component?
No. The announcement specifies that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement) are not allowed.
What is the overall emphasis of NINDS in this announcement?
The emphasis is on investing in education-focused infrastructure and programming that elevates neuroscience research training on a national scale, aligns strongly with NINDS mission areas, and is broadly available to a wide community within the United States.
Where can applicants find the official full announcement text?
The announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide page at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-240.html
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement?
For access or technical issues related to the posting (such as problems accessing the full announcement electronically or linking to the opportunity), the listed contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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