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- 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 Jul 17, 2012 and posted on Jul 17, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 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 $2,400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Independent school districts.
- 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 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:
This grant opportunity, titled "Research to Understand and Inform Interventions that Promote the Research Careers of Students in Biomedical and Behavioral Sciences (R01)," is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Opportunity Announcement issued by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). The main purpose is to fund research that digs into the social and behavioral factors shaping whether students become interested in, stay motivated for, and ultimately feel prepared to pursue careers in biomedical and behavioral research. Rather than simply funding a training program or a standalone intervention, the emphasis is on generating evidence: applicants are expected to test assumptions and hypotheses about what influences student pathways, and to produce results that can directly inform the design of future interventions.
A central priority of the announcement is understanding and improving outcomes for students from backgrounds that are underrepresented in biomedical research. NIGMS is especially interested in work that can guide interventions meant to increase the number of these students who enter and persist in biomedical and behavioral research careers. At the same time, the FOA makes it clear that proposed studies do not have to be limited only to underrepresented students. In fact, it explicitly encourages comparative research that examines the experiences of all groups so that the barriers, supports, and effective strategies relevant to underrepresented students can be interpreted in context. The logic is that well-designed comparisons can reveal whether certain factors operate similarly across groups or whether interventions may need to be tailored to address distinct experiences, constraints, or institutional conditions.
The funding mechanism is an R01 research project grant, and the opportunity is categorized as discretionary grant funding within the health area. The CFDA listing is 93.859, associated with biomedical research and research training. The total estimated funding level for the FOA is $2,400,000, with an award ceiling of $250,000 (as provided in the source data). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
A wide range of U.S.-based organizations are eligible to apply. Eligibility includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) organizations), for-profit entities other than small businesses, and small businesses, along with various governmental units such as state, county, city or township governments, independent school districts, special district governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The FOA also highlights additional eligible applicants and institution types that commonly play important roles in education and workforce development, 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, U.S. territories or possessions, and eligible federal agencies. At the same time, it draws a clear boundary around foreign participation: non-U.S. entities are not eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed.
Key dates show that this was a time-limited opportunity posted on July 17, 2012, with an application closing date of October 24, 2012, and an archive date of November 24, 2012. In practical terms, that means the announcement is historical rather than currently open, but it still provides a useful blueprint for the kind of NIGMS-supported research NIH has sought in this area: hypothesis-driven studies focused on social and behavioral mechanisms that affect the research career pipeline, with special attention to evidence that can shape interventions to broaden participation and improve persistence in biomedical and behavioral research careers.
For applicants (at the time it was active), the FOA directs readers to the full announcement for detailed requirements and expectations via the NIH Grants Guide link provided in the source, and it lists the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster as the contact for access or technical linking problems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Research to Understand and Inform Interventions that Promote the Research Careers of Students in Biomedical and Behavioral Sciences (R01)."
Which federal agency and institute issued this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Opportunity Announcement issued by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS).
What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The purpose is to fund research that examines the social and behavioral factors that shape whether students become interested in, stay motivated for, and feel prepared to pursue careers in biomedical and behavioral research. The emphasis is on producing evidence that can directly inform the design of future interventions.
Is this FOA meant to fund training programs or standalone interventions?
No. The FOA emphasizes evidence-generating research rather than simply funding a training program or a standalone intervention. Applicants are expected to test assumptions and hypotheses about what influences student pathways and to generate results that can guide future intervention design.
What kinds of research questions are encouraged under this announcement?
Studies that test hypotheses about social and behavioral mechanisms influencing student interest, persistence, motivation, and preparedness for biomedical and behavioral research careers. The FOA calls for research that digs into factors shaping the research career pipeline and produces findings that can inform interventions.
Does the FOA prioritize any particular student populations?
Yes. A central priority is understanding and improving outcomes for students from backgrounds that are underrepresented in biomedical research, with a focus on evidence that can guide interventions to increase entry and persistence in biomedical and behavioral research careers.
Are proposed studies required to focus only on students from underrepresented backgrounds?
No. The FOA makes clear that studies do not have to be limited only to underrepresented students and explicitly encourages comparative research that examines the experiences of all groups.
Why does the FOA encourage comparative research across groups?
The FOA notes that well-designed comparisons can help interpret barriers, supports, and effective strategies for underrepresented students in context, and can reveal whether factors operate similarly across groups or whether strategies need to be tailored for distinct experiences, constraints, or institutional conditions.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
The funding mechanism is an R01 research project grant.
How is this opportunity categorized in terms of grant type and area?
It is categorized as discretionary grant funding within the health area.
What CFDA number is associated with this FOA?
The CFDA listing is 93.859, associated with biomedical research and research training.
How much total funding was estimated for this FOA?
The total estimated funding level listed for the FOA is $2,400,000.
What is the award ceiling for this FOA?
The award ceiling is $250,000 (as provided in the source data).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What types of U.S. organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included a broad range of U.S.-based organizations, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), for-profit entities other than small businesses, and small businesses.
Were government entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible government-related applicants included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, special district governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically mentioned as eligible?
Yes. The FOA highlights eligibility for institution types that often play key roles in education and workforce development, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.
Are faith-based, community-based, or regional organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA specifically includes faith-based or community-based organizations and regional organizations among eligible applicant types.
Are U.S. territories or possessions included in eligibility?
Yes. The FOA includes U.S. territories or possessions among eligible applicants.
Are federal agencies allowed to apply?
Yes. The FOA notes that eligible federal agencies are among the eligible applicants.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible to apply?
No. Non-U.S. entities are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization include a non-U.S. component in the proposed work?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Are foreign components allowed under NIH policy for this FOA?
No. Foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed.
When was this FOA posted?
The FOA was posted on July 17, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was October 24, 2012.
When was this FOA archived?
The archive date was November 24, 2012.
Is this funding opportunity currently open?
No. Based on the posted, closing, and archive dates provided, this announcement is historical rather than currently open.
Where were applicants directed to find full requirements and expectations?
The FOA directed readers to the full announcement for detailed requirements and expectations via the NIH Grants Guide link provided in the source.
Who was listed as the contact for access or technical linking problems?
The NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster was listed as the contact for access or technical linking problems.
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