Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA RR 11 003
Apply for RFA RR 11 003
- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research Education Program for Laboratory Animal Medicine Veterinarians (R25)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.389 National Center for Research Resources.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 4, 2011 and posted on Apr 4, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 9, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Private institutions of higher education State governments.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions 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 Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Foreign (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are Not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Research Education Program for Laboratory Animal Medicine Veterinarians (R25) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) research education grant opportunity issued by the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR). It is designed to support structured research education programs that help veterinarians build the skills needed for a long-term career in Laboratory Animal Medicine, with a strong focus on the role laboratory animal veterinarians play in enabling high-quality biomedical research. In practical terms, the program aims to develop veterinarians who can function confidently in research environments, contribute meaningfully to multidisciplinary teams, and support studies that rely on animal models to move discoveries from basic science toward clinical and translational applications.
The central goal of the opportunity is workforce development in Laboratory Animal Medicine with an emphasis on research relevance. Funded programs are expected to prepare veterinarians to be competent and proficient in supporting biomedical investigations, particularly by strengthening their ability to work collaboratively with investigators, participate in or facilitate research activities, and help ensure animal-based research is conducted effectively and appropriately. A key theme is the development, refinement, and maintenance of animal models that are commonly used in translational research, since these models are often critical for testing hypotheses, understanding disease mechanisms, and evaluating interventions before they reach human studies.
This announcement falls under an education-oriented funding mechanism (R25), meaning it supports research education and career preparation rather than standard hypothesis-driven research projects. The funding instrument is a grant, categorized under Education and Health, and is associated with CFDA number 93.389 (National Center for Research Resources). The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible for organizations that want to build or expand a formal training and educational pathway without needing to commit additional mandatory non-federal funds.
Eligibility is broad across many types of U.S.-based organizations and government entities. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), independent school districts, and a range of state, county, city/township, and special district governments. The eligibility language also highlights inclusion of a variety of institution types and community-serving organizations, including 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, and U.S. territories or possessions, among others. At the same time, the announcement is explicit that non-U.S. (foreign) organizations are not eligible to apply, and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not allowed, keeping the program focused on domestic training capacity.
Key administrative details from the notice include the Funding Opportunity Number RFA-RR-11-003 and the title Research Education Program for Laboratory Animal Medicine Veterinarians (R25). The opportunity was posted and created on April 4, 2011, with an original and current application closing date of June 9, 2011, and an archive date of July 10, 2011. The sponsoring agency is NIH, via NCRR, and the official full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide page linked in the notice. For technical issues accessing the announcement or problems with links, the contact point provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Overall, this grant opportunity is best understood as NIH support for institutions or organizations that can deliver a well-organized research education experience tailored to veterinarians aiming to specialize in Laboratory Animal Medicine. The intent is to strengthen the pipeline of veterinarians who not only understand animal health and welfare in research settings, but who also have the research literacy, collaborative experience, and model-development familiarity needed to directly support translational biomedical science.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Research Education Program for Laboratory Animal Medicine Veterinarians (R25)?
It is an NIH research education grant opportunity that supports structured research education programs designed to help veterinarians build skills for long-term careers in Laboratory Animal Medicine, with a strong emphasis on supporting high-quality biomedical research that uses animal models.
Which NIH organization issues this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR).
What is the main purpose of this R25 program?
The central goal is workforce development in Laboratory Animal Medicine, especially preparing veterinarians to function effectively in research environments and to support biomedical investigations that rely on animal-based research.
Is this grant meant to fund hypothesis-driven research projects?
No. This is an education-oriented funding mechanism (R25). It supports research education and career preparation rather than standard hypothesis-driven research projects.
What kinds of training outcomes are funded programs expected to support?
Funded programs are expected to prepare veterinarians to be competent and proficient in supporting biomedical investigations, including working collaboratively with investigators, participating in or facilitating research activities, and helping ensure animal-based research is conducted effectively and appropriately.
How does translational research relate to this opportunity?
A key theme is the development, refinement, and maintenance of animal models commonly used in translational research, since these models are important for testing hypotheses, understanding disease mechanisms, and evaluating interventions before they reach human studies.
What career path is this program designed to support?
It is aimed at veterinarians pursuing long-term careers in Laboratory Animal Medicine, particularly those who will work in research settings and contribute to multidisciplinary biomedical research teams.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-RR-11-003.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The title is Research Education Program for Laboratory Animal Medicine Veterinarians (R25).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the program’s category?
The opportunity is categorized under Education and Health.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 93.389 (National Center for Research Resources).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad across many U.S.-based organizations and government entities, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), independent school districts, and various state, county, city/township, and special district governments.
Are minority-serving institutions and community-serving organizations included in the eligibility language?
Yes. The eligibility language highlights a wide range of institution types and community-serving organizations, including 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, and U.S. territories or possessions.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations allowed to apply?
No. The announcement explicitly states that non-U.S. (foreign) organizations are not eligible to apply.
Are foreign components of U.S. organizations allowed?
No. Foreign components of U.S. organizations are not allowed under this opportunity.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on April 4, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current application closing date listed is June 9, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is July 10, 2011.
Where can applicants find the official full announcement?
The official full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide page linked in the notice.
Who should be contacted for technical issues with accessing the announcement or broken links?
For technical issues accessing the announcement or problems with links, the contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What does it mean that this is an R25 mechanism?
It means the program is structured as a research education and career preparation initiative rather than a traditional research project grant, and it is intended to build training capacity and career readiness in a defined area.
In plain terms, what kind of program is NIH looking to support?
NIH is supporting well-organized research education experiences tailored to veterinarians aiming to specialize in Laboratory Animal Medicine, with an emphasis on research literacy, collaboration in research settings, and familiarity with animal model development and use in translational biomedical science.
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