Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 13 085
Apply for PAR 13 085
- 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 Jan 10, 2013 and posted on Jan 10, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 14, 2013. (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) is a National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) funding opportunity under the National Institutes of Health (NIH) designed to help institutions create structured, high-impact training programs for recent college graduates in the sciences who come from diverse backgrounds that are underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. The central purpose is to strengthen the readiness of these postbaccalaureate scholars for rigorous doctoral-level training by giving them the academic preparation, research immersion, and professional development needed to be competitive applicants and successful trainees in PhD or MD-PhD programs.
At its core, the program supports institutions that want to build a deliberate bridge between a bachelor degree and doctoral study. Rather than focusing only on short-term research exposure, PREP emphasizes a combination of well-designed academic enhancements and extensive, hands-on research experiences. In practice, that means a PREP program would typically provide mentored laboratory or research group placement, opportunities to build technical and analytical skills, and intentional preparation for graduate-level expectations such as scientific writing, critical reading of the literature, research ethics, responsible conduct of research, presentation skills, and familiarity with the culture and day-to-day realities of graduate school. The overarching goal is to produce participants who are well-prepared to enter and complete PhD or MD-PhD programs in biomedical and behavioral science fields.
This opportunity was released as a discretionary grant under the Research Education Grant mechanism (R25), with the funding activity category listed under health and the CFDA number 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training). The announcement (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-13-085) was posted on January 10, 2013, with an original and current closing date of March 14, 2013, and an archive date of April 14, 2013. The estimated total program funding listed for this announcement is $2,500,000, and the award ceiling is $375,000. The announcement also specifies that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Eligible applicants include U.S. public and state-controlled institutions of higher education as well as private institutions of higher education. The eligibility rules explicitly exclude non-U.S. (foreign) institutions from applying, and they also prohibit non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations and foreign components as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement. In other words, the funding is intended for domestic, U.S.-based institutional programs rather than international applicants or overseas branches.
Operationally, the grant is aimed at institutions proposing organized research education programs, not at individuals applying for personal fellowships. The institution designs the program structure, recruits and supports participants, and provides the mentoring and training environment that prepares participants for the next step in the training pipeline. While the announcement text provided here does not spell out every required component, the emphasis is clearly on deliberate program design, strong mentorship, and a depth of research engagement sufficient to build confidence, competence, and a competitive profile for doctoral admissions and long-term success in biomedical and behavioral research careers.
For official details, the announcement points applicants to the NIH posting at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-085.html. It also lists NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts for technical issues accessing or linking to the full announcement (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) (R25)?
The Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) is a National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) funding opportunity under the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that supports institutions in creating structured, high-impact research education programs for recent college graduates in the sciences.
What is the main purpose of this PREP funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to strengthen the readiness of postbaccalaureate scholars for rigorous doctoral-level training by providing academic preparation, research immersion, and professional development so they can become competitive applicants and successful trainees in PhD or MD-PhD programs in biomedical and behavioral sciences.
Who is this program ultimately intended to benefit?
The program is designed to benefit recent college graduates in the sciences from diverse backgrounds that are underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences by helping them bridge the gap between a bachelor's degree and doctoral study.
Is this grant for individuals or for institutions?
This is an institutional grant. It is aimed at institutions proposing organized research education programs rather than individuals applying for personal fellowships.
What does PREP mean by building a "bridge" between a bachelor's degree and doctoral study?
PREP supports institutions in developing a deliberate, structured pathway that goes beyond short-term research exposure, combining academic enhancements with extensive hands-on research experiences to prepare participants for the expectations of doctoral training.
What kinds of activities or experiences does a PREP program typically include?
Based on the description provided, a PREP program would typically include mentored laboratory or research group placement, opportunities to build technical and analytical skills, and preparation for graduate-level expectations such as scientific writing, critical reading of the literature, research ethics, responsible conduct of research, presentation skills, and familiarity with the culture and daily realities of graduate school.
What are the expected outcomes for PREP participants?
The overarching goal is to produce participants who are well-prepared to enter and complete PhD or MD-PhD programs in biomedical and behavioral science fields.
Which NIH institute is associated with this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What grant mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity is a discretionary grant under the Research Education Grant mechanism (R25).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR-13-085.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on January 10, 2013.
What are the closing date and archive date listed for this announcement?
The original and current closing date listed is March 14, 2013, and the archive date is April 14, 2013.
How much total funding is estimated for this program?
The estimated total program funding listed for this announcement is $2,500,000.
What is the award ceiling for a single award under this announcement?
The award ceiling is $375,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement specifies that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
What is the activity category and CFDA number associated with this grant?
The funding activity category is listed under health, and the CFDA number provided is 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training).
Which types of institutions are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. public and state-controlled institutions of higher education as well as private institutions of higher education.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) institutions eligible to apply?
No. The eligibility rules explicitly exclude non-U.S. (foreign) institutions from applying.
Can a non-U.S. component of a U.S. organization apply or participate as the applicant?
No. The announcement prohibits non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations and foreign components (as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement) from applying.
Is this funding intended for international or overseas branch programs?
No. The opportunity is intended for domestic, U.S.-based institutional programs rather than international applicants or overseas branches.
What is the program expected to emphasize besides research exposure?
In addition to research exposure, PREP emphasizes well-designed academic enhancements, strong mentorship, and professional development to prepare scholars for graduate-level expectations and long-term success.
Where can applicants find the official NIH announcement?
The official announcement is posted by NIH at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-085.html.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing or linking to the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing or linking to the full announcement, the announcement lists the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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