Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 09 002
Apply for PA 09 002
- 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): 93.213 Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 6, 2008 and posted on Oct 6, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: 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 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) State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) .
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIH funding opportunity "Short Courses on Mathematical, Statistical, and Computational Tools for Studying Biological Systems (R25)" (Funding Opportunity Number PA-09-002) supports the creation and delivery of workshops and short courses that help researchers better incorporate quantitative methods into biological and behavioral research. It is sponsored by multiple NIH components, including the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (now part of NCCIH), the National Institute on Aging (NIA), and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The core aim is to strengthen the integration of mathematical modeling, statistics, and computational approaches in research areas where these tools can improve study design, analysis, interpretation, and the overall ability to investigate complex biological systems.
This opportunity uses the NIH Research Education Grant (R25) mechanism, which is specifically designed to support structured educational activities for research training and skills development rather than direct research projects. In practical terms, applicants are expected to propose short, intensive educational formats such as hands-on workshops, boot camps, or short courses that teach usable quantitative tools and methods. A key requirement is reach: supported activities must be designed to benefit a broad audience of researchers, not just a small internal group at a single institution. The announcement also clearly draws a boundary around what it will not fund: it is not intended for traditional university course development, new academic degree curricula, or building out standard semester-long institutional coursework. The focus is on short-format training that can be disseminated widely and quickly adopted by active researchers.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations that can credibly run research education programs. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations), small businesses and other for-profit entities (with limitations typical of NIH grants), state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, and other tribal organizations. The eligibility language also explicitly includes institutions that serve specific populations, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, along with eligible federal agencies. This wide eligibility reflects the program's emphasis on broad national impact and reaching diverse research communities.
Awards under this FOA are discretionary and depend on both the availability of funds and the presence of enough high-quality applications to justify making awards. No cost sharing or matching is required, which lowers barriers for organizations that might otherwise struggle to contribute non-federal funds. The funding activity category is Health, and the program is linked to multiple CFDA numbers reflecting the participating NIH institutes and scientific areas, including biomedical research and training, aging research, mental health research grants, and complementary and integrative health research and training.
Administratively, the program notes that R25 research education programs are generally not transferable from one institution to another, except in unusual cases where a strong justification can be made. The opportunity was posted on October 6, 2008, with an original and final closing date of January 7, 2012, and it was archived on February 7, 2012. For applicants or readers needing the full original announcement, NIH provided an online link to the FOA details and a contact route through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or technical issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity called, and what is the FOA number?
The opportunity is titled "Short Courses on Mathematical, Statistical, and Computational Tools for Studying Biological Systems (R25)." The Funding Opportunity Number is PA-09-002.
What is the main goal of this NIH opportunity?
The core aim is to strengthen how mathematical modeling, statistics, and computational approaches are integrated into biological and behavioral research, especially in areas where quantitative tools can improve study design, data analysis, interpretation, and the ability to investigate complex biological systems.
What kind of activities does this opportunity support?
It supports the creation and delivery of short, intensive educational formats such as hands-on workshops, boot camps, and short courses that teach usable quantitative methods and tools to researchers.
Is this funding meant for conducting a research project?
No. This uses the NIH Research Education Grant (R25) mechanism, which is designed to support structured educational activities for research training and skills development rather than direct research projects.
What topic areas are expected to be covered by supported courses?
Supported courses are expected to focus on mathematical, statistical, and computational tools that help researchers incorporate quantitative methods into biological and behavioral research, including applications that improve study design, analysis, and interpretation for complex biological systems.
Does the program prioritize hands-on or practical training?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes short, intensive formats (such as workshops and boot camps) intended to teach usable methods that can be quickly adopted by active researchers.
Who is the intended audience for the training activities?
The training is intended to benefit a broad audience of researchers. A key requirement is reach: activities should not be designed only for a small internal group at a single institution.
Does the opportunity require national or broad dissemination?
It expects broad reach and benefit beyond a single internal audience, reflecting an emphasis on wide dissemination and quick adoption by active researchers.
What is specifically not funded under this announcement?
The opportunity is not intended for traditional university course development, new academic degree curricula, or building out standard semester-long institutional coursework. The focus is on short-format training rather than standard academic programs.
What grant mechanism is used for this program?
The program uses the NIH Research Education Grant (R25) mechanism.
Which NIH components sponsor or participate in this opportunity?
It is sponsored by multiple NIH components, including the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM, now part of NCCIH), the National Institute on Aging (NIA), and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Health.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations), small businesses and other for-profit entities (with typical NIH limitations), state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, and other tribal organizations. Eligible federal agencies are also included.
Are minority-serving institutions explicitly included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly includes institutions serving specific populations, including HBCUs, Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.
Are for-profit entities allowed to apply?
Yes. Small businesses and other for-profit entities are listed as eligible, with limitations typical of NIH grants.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
Are awards guaranteed if an application is submitted?
No. Awards are discretionary and depend on the availability of funds and whether there are enough high-quality applications to justify making awards.
Is the R25 program transferable to another institution if the project lead moves?
Generally, R25 research education programs are not transferable from one institution to another. The program notes that transfers may occur only in unusual cases where a strong justification can be made.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
It was posted on October 6, 2008.
What were the application closing dates?
The original and final closing date listed was January 7, 2012.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on February 7, 2012, and the final closing date was January 7, 2012.
Where can someone find the full original announcement or get help accessing it?
NIH provided an online link to the FOA details and a contact route through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or technical issues related to the announcement.
Are there CFDA numbers associated with this opportunity?
Yes. The program is linked to multiple CFDA numbers reflecting participating NIH institutes and scientific areas, including biomedical research and training, aging research, mental health research grants, and complementary and integrative health research and training.
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