Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA HL 16 008
Apply for RFA HL 16 008
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Short Term Research Education Program to Increase Diversity in Health Related Research (R25)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.233 National Center on Sleep Disorders Research 93.837 Cardiovascular Diseases Research 93.838 Lung Diseases Research 93.839 Blood Diseases and Resources Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 7, 2014 and posted on Nov 7, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 18, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $900,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $330,104.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education State governments County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Small businesses Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- 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) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) 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 Short Term Research Education Program to Increase Diversity in Health Related Research (R25) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-HL-16-008) was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program designed to support short-term research education experiences that help broaden participation and increase diversity in the biomedical and behavioral research workforce. The focus of this announcement aligned with NIH areas connected to heart, lung, blood, and sleep-related research, as reflected in the CFDA listings tied to the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research and research programs in cardiovascular, lung, and blood diseases and resources. In practical terms, the grant supported structured, time-limited research education programs that give participants meaningful exposure to health-related research and research career pathways, with the broader goal of strengthening the pipeline of individuals from underrepresented backgrounds into research careers.
This was a grant mechanism (R25) under the health activity category, with an estimated total funding amount of $900,000 and an expectation of making about 7 awards. The award ceiling listed for a single project was $330,104. Cost sharing or matching was not required, which typically makes participation more feasible for institutions and organizations that might not have extra funds to contribute. The announcement was posted and created on November 7, 2014, and ultimately closed on September 18, 2017, with an archive date of October 19, 2017.
The application schedule was structured around standard submission cycles, with full application due dates on February 18, 2015; February 18, 2016; and February 18, 2017. Separate fall dates were reserved for resubmissions only: September 18, 2015; September 19, 2016; and September 18, 2017. This means new applications were generally expected in the February rounds, while applicants revising and resubmitting prior applications could use the September windows. The presence of resubmission-only due dates signals that NIH anticipated iterative improvement of proposals and provided a clear pathway for applicants to respond to reviewer feedback.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of domestic entities. Eligible applicants listed in the source data included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, state governments, county and city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses, along with nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the noted distinctions in the listing). Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities were also included. The announcement also highlighted additional eligible applicants that often play an important role in diversity-focused 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, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs), as well as faith-based or community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies. Regional organizations and U.S. territories or possessions were included as eligible as well, reflecting an intent to reach diverse communities across different geographies and institutional settings.
At the same time, the opportunity clearly restricted foreign participation. Non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) were not eligible to apply, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations were not eligible either. In addition, foreign components as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement were not allowed. These restrictions mean the program was intended to be designed, led, and implemented entirely within allowable U.S.-based organizational structures, even if the research education content addressed global health topics.
Administrative details indicate it was managed under NIH, and applicants were directed to the full funding announcement on the NIH grants website. For technical access issues, NIH provided contact points through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster, including an email for assistance if applicants had trouble accessing the announcement online or linking to it.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Short Term Research Education Program to Increase Diversity in Health Related Research (R25)?
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-HL-16-008) was an NIH discretionary grant program using the R25 research education mechanism. It was designed to support structured, short-term research education experiences that broaden participation and increase diversity in the biomedical and behavioral research workforce, with an emphasis on building a stronger pipeline into research careers.
What was the main purpose of this grant?
The program supported time-limited, structured research education programs that provide participants with meaningful exposure to health-related research and research career pathways. The broader goal was to strengthen entry and progression into research careers for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.
What research areas did this funding opportunity focus on?
The announcement aligned with NIH areas connected to heart, lung, blood, and sleep-related research. This alignment was reflected through CFDA listings tied to the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research and research programs in cardiovascular, lung, and blood diseases and related resources.
What type of grant mechanism was used?
This was an NIH R25 mechanism, which is a research education grant mechanism intended to support educational activities that complement and/or enhance the training of a workforce to meet the nation’s biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs.
How much funding was available overall?
The estimated total funding amount for the opportunity was $900,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipated making about 7 awards.
What was the maximum award amount for a single project?
The award ceiling for a single project was listed as $330,104.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required under this funding opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The announcement was posted/created on November 7, 2014. It closed on September 18, 2017, and had an archive date of October 19, 2017.
What were the full application due dates for new applications?
Full application due dates were February 18, 2015; February 18, 2016; and February 18, 2017. Based on the schedule described, new applications were generally expected in the February cycles.
What were the resubmission due dates?
Separate fall due dates were reserved for resubmissions only: September 18, 2015; September 19, 2016; and September 18, 2017.
Could an applicant submit a new application in the September cycle?
The information provided indicates the September dates were reserved for resubmissions only, while new applications were generally expected in the February rounds.
What does it mean that there were “resubmission-only†due dates?
The resubmission-only windows indicate NIH anticipated applicants might revise and resubmit applications after review. This setup provided a defined pathway for iterative improvement of proposals, including responding to reviewer feedback.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad for domestic entities and included many organization types, such as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, state governments, county and city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status, as distinguished in the listing). Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities were also included.
Were minority-serving institutions specifically included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The eligibility listing explicitly included 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 Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs).
Were faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility information highlighted faith-based or community-based organizations as eligible applicants.
Were U.S. territories or regional organizations eligible?
Yes. Regional organizations and U.S. territories or possessions were included as eligible, indicating an intent to reach diverse communities across geographies and institutional settings.
Could federal agencies apply?
Yes. Eligible federal agencies were included in the eligibility listing.
Were foreign organizations eligible to apply?
No. Non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) were not eligible to apply.
Could a U.S. organization include a non-domestic component?
No. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations were not eligible. Additionally, foreign components as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement were not allowed.
Does the restriction on foreign components prevent global health-related education content?
The restriction described applies to organizational eligibility and project components (foreign components were not allowed). The information provided does not further specify whether global health topics could be addressed in content, but the program was intended to be designed, led, and implemented entirely within allowable U.S.-based organizational structures.
What NIH organization managed this opportunity?
It was managed under the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Where were applicants directed to find the full funding announcement?
Applicants were directed to the full funding announcement on the NIH grants website.
Who could applicants contact for technical access issues with the online announcement?
For technical access issues (such as trouble accessing the announcement online or linking to it), NIH provided contact points through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster, including an email for assistance.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity closed on September 18, 2017, and was archived on October 19, 2017.
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