Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA GM 14 013
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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 Oct 21, 2013 and posted on Jun 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 1, 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 $2,400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments City or township governments 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 Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses County governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) 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:
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity titled "Research to Understand and Inform Interventions that Promote the Research Careers of Students in Biomedical and Behavioral Sciences (R01)" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-GM-14-013) supports research that digs into why certain career-focused interventions work (or do not work) for students who might pursue biomedical and behavioral research paths. Instead of simply funding programs that offer mentoring, research experiences, or skills training, this FOA is centered on studying the underlying social and behavioral mechanisms that shape students' interest in research, their motivation to stick with it, and their preparedness to move into research careers. The idea is to generate evidence that can directly improve how future interventions are designed and implemented, making them more effective and more grounded in real-world factors that influence student decisions and persistence.
At its core, the FOA is asking applicants to test assumptions and hypotheses about social and behavioral factors tied to career development in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. That can include, for example, how students form a science identity, what types of mentoring relationships are most influential, how belonging and climate affect persistence, how perceptions of opportunity or barriers shape motivation, or how institutional and cultural contexts influence career plans. NIH is essentially emphasizing that interventions should not be treated like one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, the research should clarify which elements matter most, for whom they matter, and under what circumstances they make a difference. The expected outcome is knowledge that helps refine interventions so they are not just well-intentioned, but strategically built around tested drivers of student engagement and career progression.
This opportunity uses the NIH R01 grant mechanism, which is typically meant for substantial, hypothesis-driven research projects. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Health. The associated CFDA number is 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training). The FOA indicates an estimated total funding amount of $2,400,000 and sets an award ceiling of $250,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive.
The eligibility rules are broad and include many types of U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include state, county, city, township, and special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; independent school districts; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and tribal organizations (including those other than federally recognized tribal governments); regional organizations; nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in those categories listed); faith-based or community-based organizations; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. The FOA also explicitly names several institution types that are eligible, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), among others. U.S. territories or possessions are included as eligible applicants as well. On the other hand, foreign institutions are not eligible, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as NIH defines them in policy) are not allowed.
In practical terms, a strong application under this FOA would likely present a clear conceptual framework linking specific social and behavioral factors to measurable outcomes such as research interest, sustained motivation, research self-efficacy, preparedness milestones, or progression along a training-to-career pipeline. It would also likely include a research design that can actually test those relationships, rather than only describing a program or reporting general satisfaction outcomes. Because the FOA emphasizes producing findings that guide intervention design, the work is meant to be actionable: the results should help decision-makers understand how to structure interventions, which components are essential, what barriers need to be addressed, and how to tailor approaches to different student groups or institutional contexts.
Key administrative details from the source information include a posted date of June 25, 2013, a creation date of October 21, 2013, an original closing date of October 18, 2013, and a current closing date of November 1, 2013, with an archive date of December 1, 2013. The sponsoring agency is NIH. The full announcement is linked at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-GM-14-013.html. For technical issues accessing the announcement, NIH directs applicants to contact the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this NIH funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Research to Understand and Inform Interventions that Promote the Research Careers of Students in Biomedical and Behavioral Sciences (R01)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-GM-14-013.
What is the main purpose of this FOA?
This FOA supports research that examines why career-focused interventions work (or do not work) for students who may pursue biomedical and behavioral research careers. The emphasis is on understanding underlying social and behavioral mechanisms that shape student interest, motivation, persistence, and preparedness for research careers.
Is this FOA meant to fund mentoring or training programs directly?
No. Rather than simply funding programs that offer mentoring, research experiences, or skills training, this FOA is centered on studying the factors and mechanisms behind those interventions and their impacts.
What kinds of research questions does NIH want applicants to address?
Applicants are expected to test assumptions and hypotheses about social and behavioral factors tied to career development in biomedical and behavioral sciences. Examples mentioned include science identity development, mentoring relationships, belonging and climate, perceptions of opportunities and barriers, motivation to persist, and institutional or cultural contexts that influence career plans.
What is NIH hoping to get out of the funded research?
The expected outcome is evidence that can directly improve how future interventions are designed and implemented, so they are more effective and grounded in real-world factors that influence student decisions and persistence.
Does the FOA encourage a "one-size-fits-all" approach to interventions?
No. The FOA explicitly emphasizes that interventions should not be treated as one-size-fits-all solutions. The research should clarify which elements matter most, for whom, and under what circumstances.
What grant mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses the NIH R01 grant mechanism.
What type of funding instrument is it?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category?
The activity category is Health.
What is the CFDA number associated with this FOA?
The associated CFDA number is 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training).
How much total funding is estimated for this FOA?
The FOA indicates an estimated total funding amount of $2,400,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The FOA lists an award ceiling of $250,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
Which organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include state, county, city, township, and special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; independent school districts; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations (including those other than federally recognized tribal governments); regional organizations; nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in those categories listed); faith-based or community-based organizations; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. U.S. territories or possessions are also eligible.
Are Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly names several eligible institution types, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), among others.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations eligible?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Are foreign components allowed under NIH policy?
No. Foreign components (as NIH defines them in policy) are not allowed.
What would a strong application look like under this FOA?
Based on the FOA description, a strong application would likely include a clear conceptual framework linking specific social and behavioral factors to measurable outcomes (such as research interest, sustained motivation, research self-efficacy, preparedness milestones, or progression along a training-to-career pipeline). It would also include a research design capable of testing those relationships, rather than only describing a program or reporting general satisfaction outcomes.
What types of outcomes does the FOA suggest measuring?
The FOA description highlights outcomes such as student interest in research, motivation to persist, research self-efficacy, preparedness to move into research careers, key preparedness milestones, and progression along a training-to-career pipeline.
Does the FOA require that results be actionable for intervention design?
Yes. The FOA emphasizes producing findings that guide intervention design and implementation, helping decision-makers understand how to structure interventions, which components are essential, what barriers should be addressed, and how to tailor approaches to different student groups or institutional contexts.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The posted date is June 25, 2013, and the creation date is October 21, 2013.
What are the key closing dates listed for this FOA?
The original closing date is October 18, 2013, and the current closing date is November 1, 2013.
When does (or did) the FOA archive?
The archive date listed is December 1, 2013.
Which agency is sponsoring this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Where can applicants find the full announcement?
The full announcement is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-GM-14-013.html.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement?
For technical issues accessing the announcement, NIH directs applicants to contact the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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