Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 12 056
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) (R25)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 12, 2011 and posted on Dec 12, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 24, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $375,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following 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 Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) (R25) grant opportunity, funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is designed to help institutions create structured, research-intensive training experiences for people who have recently completed a bachelor of science degree. The central goal is to strengthen participants academic and research preparation so they are genuinely ready to enter and succeed in rigorous biomedical and behavioral science doctoral training, specifically PhD or MD-PhD programs. Rather than supporting a single research project, this is a research education award that funds a program model: a coordinated set of activities that combine targeted academic enhancements with substantial hands-on research immersion.
A defining focus of PREP is broadening participation in the biomedical and behavioral research workforce by preparing individuals from groups that are underrepresented in these fields. The FOA emphasizes that participants should receive both well designed academic components (for example, coursework or skills building that address gaps in preparation, strengthen quantitative or writing skills, or reinforce core scientific foundations) and extensive mentored research experiences. The expectation is that these experiences are not superficial or short-term, but deep enough to build real research competence, confidence, and a record of accomplishment that improves competitiveness for doctoral admissions and persistence once enrolled. Programs are meant to function as a bridge between undergraduate education and doctoral training, giving recent graduates time, mentorship, and structured development to transition successfully into advanced biomedical research pathways.
This opportunity is a discretionary grant mechanism under the NIH Research Education Grant (R25) activity category, aligned with the broader NIH mission of improving health through scientific discovery and training. The associated CFDA listing is 93.859, Biomedical Research and Research Training. The FOA number is PAR-12-056, and it was originally posted on December 12, 2011, with an application closing date of February 24, 2012. The opportunity was later archived on March 26, 2012, which signals that this specific announcement is no longer open, though similar NIH training and education opportunities may appear under newer FOAs.
In terms of funding size, the announcement listed an estimated total funding amount of $2,500,000 and an award ceiling of $375,000. The FOA states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award, although institutions often provide complementary support in practice to strengthen program quality and sustainability.
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based institutions of higher education, including both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education. The FOA is explicit that foreign entities are not eligible to apply. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible, and foreign components (as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement) are not allowed. In other words, the program must be proposed, operated, and administered within eligible domestic institutions without a foreign component as part of the grant-supported activities.
Operationally, an institution applying to this FOA would be expected to propose a coherent program plan showing how it will recruit eligible recent graduates, provide them with strong mentoring and research placements, deliver academic and professional development supports, and track outcomes tied to the program mission (for example, subsequent entry into PhD or MD-PhD programs and progress toward completion). While the summary text does not enumerate specific required elements beyond academic enhancements and extensive research experiences, the overall intent clearly points to comprehensive preparation that addresses both technical research skills and broader competencies needed for doctoral-level training.
For applicants or stakeholders seeking the complete details, the FOA provided an additional information link hosted on the NIH grants website (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-056.html). For technical difficulties accessing the announcement or linking to it, the notice directed users to contact the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) (R25)
1) What is the PREP (R25) grant opportunity?
The Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) is an NIH Research Education Grant (R25) opportunity funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). It supports institutions in building a structured, research-intensive training program for individuals who have recently completed a Bachelor of Science degree, with the goal of preparing them to enter and succeed in rigorous doctoral training in biomedical and behavioral sciences.
2) Is PREP funding meant to support a specific research project?
No. This opportunity is described as a research education award that funds a program model rather than a single research project. The focus is on a coordinated set of activities that combine targeted academic enhancements with substantial, mentored research immersion.
3) What is the central goal of PREP?
The central goal is to strengthen participants academic and research preparation so they are genuinely ready to enter and succeed in PhD or MD-PhD programs in biomedical and behavioral sciences.
4) Who is PREP intended to serve?
PREP is designed for people who have recently completed a Bachelor of Science degree. The program is intended to function as a bridge between undergraduate education and doctoral training.
5) What types of doctoral programs is PREP preparing participants for?
The opportunity specifically highlights preparation for PhD and MD-PhD programs in biomedical and behavioral sciences.
6) What is a defining focus of PREP?
A defining focus is broadening participation in the biomedical and behavioral research workforce by preparing individuals from groups that are underrepresented in these fields.
7) What program components are emphasized in this PREP opportunity?
The FOA emphasizes two major components: (1) well designed academic components and (2) extensive mentored research experiences. The intent is that the research experiences are deep and substantial, not superficial or short-term.
8) What are examples of the academic enhancements PREP programs may provide?
Examples given include coursework or skills-building that addresses gaps in preparation, strengthens quantitative or writing skills, and reinforces core scientific foundations.
9) How intensive are the research experiences expected to be?
The expectation is that participants receive extensive mentored research experiences that are deep enough to build real research competence, confidence, and a record of accomplishment that improves competitiveness for doctoral admissions and persistence once enrolled.
10) What outcomes are institutions expected to track?
Institutions are expected to track outcomes tied to the program mission. The description provides examples such as subsequent entry into PhD or MD-PhD programs and progress toward completion.
11) Which NIH institute funds this PREP opportunity?
This opportunity is funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
12) What is the funding mechanism or activity code for this opportunity?
The mechanism is the NIH Research Education Grant (R25).
13) What is the CFDA listing associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA listing is 93.859, Biomedical Research and Research Training.
14) What is the FOA number for this PREP announcement?
The FOA number is PAR-12-056.
15) When was this FOA posted, and what was the application closing date?
It was originally posted on December 12, 2011, and the application closing date was February 24, 2012.
16) Is this specific FOA currently open for applications?
No. The announcement was archived on March 26, 2012, which indicates that this specific announcement is no longer open, even though similar opportunities may be available under newer NIH FOAs.
17) What was the estimated total funding amount listed in the announcement?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $2,500,000.
18) What was the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed in the announcement was $375,000.
19) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
20) Which organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based institutions of higher education, including both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education.
21) Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. The FOA explicitly states that foreign entities are not eligible to apply.
22) Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations allowed?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
23) Are foreign components allowed in the proposed program?
No. Foreign components (as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement) are not allowed. The program must be proposed, operated, and administered within eligible domestic institutions without a foreign component.
24) What does an applicant institution need to propose operationally?
An institution would be expected to propose a coherent program plan describing how it will recruit eligible recent graduates, provide strong mentoring and research placements, deliver academic and professional development supports, and track outcomes aligned with the PREP mission.
25) Where can someone find the complete FOA details?
The FOA provided an NIH grants website link for full details: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-056.html
26) Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement link?
For technical difficulties accessing the announcement or linking to it, the FOA directed users to contact the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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