Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 11 351
Apply for PA 11 351
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Short Courses on Mathematical, Statistical, and Computational Tools for Studying Biological Systems (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 Sep 30, 2011 and posted on Sep 30, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education City or township 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 Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) at the National Institutes of Health released this funding opportunity announcement, PA-11-351, to support Research Education Grants (R25) that run short courses and workshops focused on mathematical, statistical, and computational tools for studying biological and/or behavioral systems. The central aim is to help researchers better integrate quantitative and computational approaches into their work by providing practical, skill-building training experiences. A key expectation is that the supported activities serve a broad community of researchers rather than a narrow or local audience.
The opportunity is specifically designed for workshops and short-course style programs, not for building standard university classes, academic degree requirements, or broader curriculum development. In other words, the emphasis is on targeted training events that can quickly disseminate methods and best practices, improve cross-disciplinary competence, and help working scientists adopt modern quantitative techniques in their research programs. Projects that look like traditional semester-long courses or that primarily create new academic curricula are outside the intended scope.
Awards under this FOA use the NIH grant mechanism and fall under the health-related funding activity category (CFDA 93.859: Biomedical Research and Research Training). The program does not require cost sharing or matching. The award ceiling listed for this announcement is $200,000, indicating the maximum expected level of support per award under the terms of the announcement.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations and governmental entities. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain others), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), and a range of government entities such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts. The FOA also explicitly includes several categories of institutions and organizations such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions, among others described in the eligibility details.
Foreign institutions (non-U.S. entities) are not eligible to apply directly. However, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations may be eligible, and “foreign components†are allowed as defined by NIH policy, meaning that certain parts of the work may involve international elements when consistent with NIH rules and the structure of a U.S.-based application.
Key timeline details show the opportunity was posted on September 30, 2011, with an original and current closing date of January 7, 2015, and an archive date of February 7, 2015. The full announcement was hosted on the NIH grants website, and assistance for accessing or linking to the notice was routed through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact listed in the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is an NIH National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) numbered PA-11-351. It supports Research Education Grants (R25) to run short courses and workshops focused on mathematical, statistical, and computational tools for studying biological and/or behavioral systems.
What is the primary goal of PA-11-351?
The central aim is to help researchers integrate quantitative and computational approaches into their work by offering practical, skill-building training experiences. The intent is to quickly disseminate methods and best practices and improve cross-disciplinary competence for working scientists.
What types of activities does the FOA support?
The FOA is designed for workshop- and short-course-style programs that provide targeted training events in quantitative, statistical, mathematical, and computational methods relevant to biological and/or behavioral research.
What kinds of projects are considered out of scope?
Projects that resemble traditional semester-long university classes, academic degree requirements, or broader curriculum development are outside the intended scope. The emphasis is on targeted training events rather than building standard university courses or creating new academic curricula.
Who is the intended audience for the supported training?
The supported activities are expected to serve a broad community of researchers rather than a narrow or local audience. The FOA emphasizes broad reach and dissemination beyond a single institution or small group.
What grant mechanism is used for awards under this FOA?
Awards use the NIH grant mechanism under the Research Education Grant (R25) program structure, as described in the FOA.
What is the CFDA number and funding category for this opportunity?
The funding activity is listed under CFDA 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training), indicating a health-related research and research training category.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
What is the maximum award amount mentioned in the announcement?
The award ceiling listed is $200,000, indicating the maximum expected level of support per award under the terms of the announcement.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many U.S.-based organizations and governmental entities, including:
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain other nonprofit categories)
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits)
- Government entities such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts
Are minority-serving and other specifically listed institutions included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes categories such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs). It also references faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions among the eligibility details.
Can foreign institutions apply directly?
No. Foreign institutions (non-U.S. entities) are not eligible to apply directly under this FOA.
Are any international elements allowed in a U.S.-based application?
Yes. The FOA notes that non-domestic components of U.S. organizations may be eligible, and that “foreign components†are allowed as defined by NIH policy. This means some parts of the work may involve international elements when consistent with NIH rules and the structure of a U.S.-based application.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 30, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The FOA lists an original and current closing date of January 7, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date shown is February 7, 2015.
Where was the full announcement hosted?
The full announcement was hosted on the NIH grants website.
Who was listed as a contact for help accessing or linking to the notice?
Assistance for accessing or linking to the notice was routed through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact listed in the announcement.
What topic areas should the short courses and workshops cover?
The supported programs should focus on mathematical, statistical, and computational tools used for studying biological and/or behavioral systems, with an emphasis on practical training that helps researchers adopt modern quantitative techniques.
What is a key expectation for how the training should be delivered?
A key expectation is that the training activities are designed as targeted, practical events (short courses and workshops) that can quickly disseminate methods and best practices to a broad research community.
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