Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA GM 11 004
Apply for RFA GM 11 004
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research to Understand and Inform Interventions that Promote the Research Careers of Students in Biomedical and Behavioral Sciences (R01)" 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 Aug 12, 2010 and posted on Aug 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 15, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
This National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) funding opportunity, issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), supports research projects that dig into why some students pursue (or do not pursue) research careers in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, and how that understanding can be used to design better interventions. The core idea is not simply to run a program and hope it works, but to conduct solid, hypothesis-driven research that tests assumptions about the social and behavioral factors shaping students interest, motivation, persistence, and readiness for research careers. The expectation is that results will generate practical guidance about what kinds of interventions are most likely to work, for whom, and under what conditions.
A major emphasis is strengthening the pipeline for students from groups that are underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral research careers. NIGMS is particularly interested in interventions explicitly designed to increase the number of underrepresented students who enter and succeed in these research career paths. At the same time, the announcement makes clear that projects do not have to focus only on underrepresented students. In fact, studies that compare experiences across different groups are encouraged, since that kind of comparative approach can clarify what challenges are unique versus universal and whether interventions should be tailored to address specific barriers faced by underrepresented students. In other words, the FOA signals strong interest in research that can separate what is broadly effective from what needs customization, and that can explain mechanisms rather than just reporting outcomes.
Funding is provided through the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism, which is typically used for mature, well-developed research plans with clear aims, rigorous methods, and strong analytical strategies. The total expected funding level for the competition is about $2.4 million in total costs, with an anticipated 6 to 8 awards, depending on appropriations and the number of high-quality applications. The listed award ceiling is $250,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute institutional or external funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types that commonly participate in research and education-related studies. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, and a range of government entities (city/township, county, state, special district). The FOA also highlights eligibility for a variety of mission-driven and community-linked institutions and organizations, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, tribal governments and tribal organizations (including those not federally recognized), U.S. territories or possessions, regional organizations, and faith-based or community-based organizations. Federal agencies are also listed as eligible. This wide eligibility suggests NIH is open to research coming from traditional academic settings as well as community-rooted or institutionally diverse environments that may be especially well positioned to study interventions affecting underrepresented students.
Administrative details from the posted record indicate the opportunity number is RFA-GM-11-004, categorized as a discretionary grant opportunity in the health funding area under CFDA 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training). The FOA was posted August 12, 2010, with an original and current closing date of October 15, 2010, and an archive date of November 15, 2010. Applicants and interested parties are directed to the full announcement on the NIH grants site for complete requirements, and contact support is provided through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or linking issues.
Overall, this FOA is aimed at building an evidence base for how to effectively cultivate future biomedical and behavioral researchers, with special attention to improving participation and success for underrepresented students. It prioritizes research that can explain what drives career interest and preparedness, test the logic behind proposed interventions, and produce findings that can directly inform better-designed, more equitable career-development strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This opportunity from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), supports research projects that investigate why some students pursue (or do not pursue) research careers in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, and how that understanding can be used to design better interventions.
What is the main goal of the funded research?
The main goal is to build evidence about the social and behavioral factors that shape students' interest, motivation, persistence, and readiness for research careers, and to generate practical guidance about what kinds of interventions work, for whom, and under what conditions.
Does the FOA fund implementation of programs, or research about interventions?
The emphasis is on solid, hypothesis-driven research that tests assumptions and explains mechanisms behind outcomes, rather than simply running a program and reporting that it worked (or did not work).
Is there a particular population focus?
Yes. A major emphasis is strengthening the pipeline for students from groups that are underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral research careers. NIGMS is particularly interested in interventions explicitly designed to increase the number of underrepresented students who enter and succeed in these research career paths.
Do projects have to focus only on underrepresented students?
No. The announcement states that projects do not have to focus only on underrepresented students. Studies that compare experiences across different groups are encouraged to help clarify what challenges are unique versus universal and whether interventions should be tailored for specific barriers.
What kind of approach does NIGMS encourage for these studies?
NIGMS signals strong interest in research that can separate what is broadly effective from what needs customization, and that can explain mechanisms (the "why" and "how"), not just report outcomes.
What funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
Funding is provided through the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism, which is typically used for mature, well-developed research plans with clear aims, rigorous methods, and strong analytical strategies.
How much funding is expected to be available overall?
The total expected funding level for the competition is about $2.4 million in total costs, depending on appropriations and the number of high-quality applications.
How many awards does NIH expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making approximately 6 to 8 awards, depending on appropriations and application quality.
Is there an award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
Yes. The listed award ceiling is $250,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute institutional or external funds as a condition of the award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other than small businesses); and government entities such as city/township, county, state, and special district governments. Federal agencies are also listed as eligible.
Are minority-serving institutions and community-rooted organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA highlights eligibility for institutions and organizations including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, tribal governments and tribal organizations (including those not federally recognized), U.S. territories or possessions, regional organizations, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
What is the opportunity number (FOA number)?
The opportunity number is RFA-GM-11-004.
What agency and institute are sponsoring this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is associated with the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS).
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as a discretionary grant opportunity in the health funding area.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA is 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted record indicates the opportunity was posted on August 12, 2010.
What are the closing date and archive date listed in the record?
The original and current closing date is October 15, 2010, and the archive date is November 15, 2010.
Where should applicants go for complete requirements and the full announcement?
Applicants are directed to the full announcement on the NIH grants site for complete requirements.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement?
Contact support is provided through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or linking issues.
What type of outcomes is NIH expecting from funded projects?
The expectation is that results will generate practical guidance about what interventions are most likely to work, for which students or groups, and under what conditions, helping build a more equitable and effective career-development pipeline in biomedical and behavioral research.
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