Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA HL 10 013
Apply for RFA HL 10 013
- 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 Jul 17, 2009 and posted on Jul 17, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 25, 2009. (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 $106,250.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Short Term Research Education Program to Increase Diversity in Health Related Research (R25) is a National Institutes of Health funding opportunity issued through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Its central aim is to expand diversity in the biomedical and behavioral research workforce by supporting short-term research education experiences for undergraduate students and health professional students. The program is built around giving trainees meaningful, structured exposure to research in areas aligned with NHLBI’s mission, specifically cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematologic (blood), and sleep disorders research. The idea is to use well-designed short-term research education activities to spark interest, strengthen research skills, and encourage participants to pursue longer-term research training and careers in these fields.
A key focus of the opportunity is recruiting and supporting individuals from backgrounds that are underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral research. The announcement points to groups identified by the National Science Foundation as underrepresented, including certain racial and ethnic minority groups and individuals with disabilities, and it also emphasizes NIH’s broader encouragement to include individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. By targeting these populations, the program is meant to help address persistent gaps in representation and ensure that the future research workforce reflects a wider range of experiences and perspectives, which can improve both the research enterprise and the relevance of health advances to different communities.
Funding is provided through the NIH Research Education (R25) grant mechanism. That mechanism is specifically intended for research education programs (as opposed to traditional research project grants), so applicants are expected to propose a program that delivers research exposure and education rather than a single discrete scientific study. The announcement also notes an administrative constraint typical of R25 awards: the research education program generally cannot be transferred from one institution to another unless there is a strong justification, underscoring that the award is tied closely to the institution’s capacity, partnerships, and training environment.
The opportunity is open to a wide range of eligible applicants, reflecting an intent to reach institutions and organizations that can effectively recruit and support diverse student populations. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3)s), state and local governments, certain tribal governments and tribal organizations, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses, among others. The eligibility list explicitly includes 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, and U.S. territories or possessions. This broad eligibility is consistent with the program’s diversity mission, since many of these institutions and organizations have established ties to and trust within the communities the program is trying to serve.
Administratively, this was a discretionary grant opportunity with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding opportunity number is RFA-HL-10-013, and it is associated with multiple CFDA numbers tied to NHLBI-related research areas, including cardiovascular diseases, lung diseases, blood diseases/resources, and sleep disorders research. The posting date was July 17, 2009, with an original (and current) closing date of August 25, 2009, and an archive date of September 25, 2009. The listed award ceiling was $106,250, indicating a relatively modest budget consistent with short-term research education programming rather than large-scale research projects.
Overall, this FOA is essentially a capacity-building and pipeline-development grant: it supports institutions and organizations in creating or running short-term research education experiences that provide hands-on exposure, mentoring, and career-development encouragement for underrepresented and disadvantaged students, with the long-term goal of increasing diversity among scientists and clinician-researchers working on heart, lung, blood, and sleep-related diseases.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Short Term Research Education Program to Increase Diversity in Health Related Research (R25)?
It is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity administered through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) that supports short-term research education experiences. The goal is to increase diversity in the biomedical and behavioral research workforce by providing structured research exposure and skill-building opportunities.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central aim is to expand diversity in the biomedical and behavioral research workforce by supporting short-term research education programs for undergraduate students and health professional students. These programs are intended to spark interest in research, strengthen research skills, and encourage participants to pursue longer-term training and careers in NHLBI-relevant research areas.
Which NIH institute is offering this opportunity?
This funding opportunity is issued through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What research areas should the supported education experiences align with?
The program is designed to provide exposure to research areas aligned with NHLBI's mission, specifically research related to cardiovascular, pulmonary (lung), hematologic (blood), and sleep disorders.
Who are the intended participants or trainees for the program?
The program focuses on providing short-term research education experiences for undergraduate students and health professional students.
What does "increase diversity" mean in the context of this program?
A key focus is recruiting and supporting individuals from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral research. The announcement references groups identified by the National Science Foundation as underrepresented (including certain racial and ethnic minority groups and individuals with disabilities) and also emphasizes NIH's encouragement to include individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Which populations are emphasized for recruitment and support?
The opportunity emphasizes individuals from underrepresented groups (as identified by the National Science Foundation, including certain racial and ethnic minority groups and individuals with disabilities) and also encourages inclusion of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, consistent with NIH priorities.
What type of grant mechanism is used for this opportunity?
Funding is provided through the NIH Research Education (R25) grant mechanism, which is intended to support research education programs rather than traditional research project grants.
Does the R25 mechanism fund a single research study or a training program?
This mechanism is intended for research education programs. Applicants are expected to propose a program that delivers structured research exposure and education, rather than proposing a single discrete scientific research project.
Can the funded research education program be transferred to another institution?
The announcement notes an administrative constraint typical of R25 awards: the research education program generally cannot be transferred from one institution to another unless there is a strong justification. This reflects that the award is closely tied to the institution's capacity, partnerships, and training environment.
Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is open to a broad range of eligible applicants, including public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) organizations), state and local governments, certain tribal governments and tribal organizations, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses, among others.
Are minority-serving institutions included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), among others.
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes faith-based or community-based organizations.
Are organizations in U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes U.S. territories or possessions.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant with no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding opportunity number (FOA number)?
The funding opportunity number is RFA-HL-10-013.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $106,250.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is July 17, 2009.
What is the application closing date?
The original (and current) closing date listed is August 25, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is September 25, 2009.
Are CFDA numbers associated with this opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is associated with multiple CFDA numbers tied to NHLBI-related research areas, including cardiovascular diseases, lung diseases, blood diseases/resources, and sleep disorders research.
What kinds of activities is this program intended to support?
The program supports well-designed short-term research education activities that provide meaningful, structured exposure to research, including hands-on exposure, mentoring, and encouragement toward research career development in heart, lung, blood, and sleep-related fields.
How does this opportunity fit into a broader workforce or pipeline strategy?
This funding opportunity is described as a capacity-building and pipeline-development effort. It supports institutions and organizations in creating or running short-term research education experiences intended to encourage underrepresented and disadvantaged students to pursue longer-term research training and careers.
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