Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA HL 11 024
Apply for RFA HL 11 024
- 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 21, 2010 and posted on Jul 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 1, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: 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) For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments County governments City or township governments.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government Regional Organizations.
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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 (NIH) funding opportunity issued by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to strengthen diversity in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social sciences research workforce. The central idea behind the program is that a more diverse research community improves the overall quality of research and training environments, brings a broader range of perspectives to decisions about research priorities, supports better recruitment of participants from varied backgrounds into clinical studies, and ultimately increases the nation’s ability to understand, address, and reduce health disparities. In practical terms, this opportunity funds structured, short term research education experiences that can help students from underrepresented backgrounds build skills, confidence, and momentum toward research careers.
This announcement specifically solicits Research Education (R25) grant applications from institutions and organizations that propose programs aimed at undergraduate students and health professional students. The emphasis is on providing short term research education support that stimulates career development in research related to cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic diseases. In other words, the program is not a general diversity initiative across all fields; it is targeted to NHLBI mission areas such as heart and vascular conditions, lung and respiratory diseases (including sleep disorders research as reflected in the CFDA listings), and blood diseases and blood resources. The expectation is that hands-on or closely mentored research exposure and related educational programming will encourage participants to pursue longer-term research training and eventually enter the health-related research workforce in these areas.
The mechanism of support is the NIH Research Education (R25) grant. R25 awards are designed to support educational activities that complement and enhance the training of a workforce to meet the nation’s biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs. A key administrative point in this announcement is that research education programs supported through this mechanism are generally tied to the applicant institution and may not be transferred to another institution unless there is a strong justification.
In terms of funding, NHLBI estimated total costs of about $900,000 per year available for this program, with up to eight new awards anticipated. The number of awards ultimately depends on the availability of funds, the number of student participants proposed across applications, and the overall merit of applications received. Like most federal competitions, awards are contingent on both appropriations and a sufficient pool of high-quality proposals, and the total amount awarded could shift depending on demand and budget conditions.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic organizations and government entities. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including those without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and various levels of government such as state, county, city or township, and special district governments. The announcement also notes that other eligible applicants may include federal agencies and regional organizations, with the full eligibility details provided in the complete FOA text.
Key administrative details from the posting include the Funding Opportunity Number RFA-HL-11-024, an original and current closing date of October 1, 2010, and an archive date of November 1, 2010, meaning the announcement is no longer active for new submissions today but remains relevant as a reference point for similar NIH diversity-focused R25 programs. The opportunity falls under the discretionary grant category in the health funding activity area, with CFDA associations that include 93.233 (sleep disorders research), 93.837 (cardiovascular diseases research), 93.838 (lung diseases research), and 93.839 (blood diseases and resources research). No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed, which typically reduces barriers for institutions that may have limited non-federal funds to contribute.
For applicants or readers looking for the official announcement language and full requirements, the FOA link is provided through the NIH grants guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-11-024.html, and technical access questions are directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact listed in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Short Term Research Education Program to Increase Diversity in Health Related Research (R25)?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity issued by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). It supports structured, short term research education experiences intended to strengthen diversity in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social sciences research workforce, with an emphasis on NHLBI mission-related research areas.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The program aims to increase diversity in the health-related research workforce by funding short term research education programs that help students from underrepresented backgrounds build skills and momentum toward research careers. The underlying rationale is that a more diverse research community improves research quality and training environments, broadens perspectives on research priorities, supports recruitment of diverse clinical study participants, and helps the nation address and reduce health disparities.
Which NIH Institute is sponsoring this opportunity?
The sponsoring Institute is the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the NIH.
What type of grant mechanism is used?
The opportunity uses the NIH Research Education (R25) grant mechanism, which supports educational activities that complement and enhance workforce training to meet biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs.
Who is the intended participant audience for the proposed programs?
This announcement specifically solicits R25 applications proposing programs aimed at undergraduate students and health professional students.
Is this a general diversity program across all scientific fields?
No. The emphasis is on research education support that stimulates career development in research related to cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic diseases, aligned with NHLBI mission areas.
What research areas does the program focus on?
The focus is on NHLBI mission areas, including research related to heart and vascular conditions, lung and respiratory diseases (including sleep disorders research as reflected in the CFDA listings), and blood diseases and blood resources.
What kinds of activities are supported by this R25 program?
The opportunity funds structured, short term research education experiences. The description emphasizes hands-on or closely mentored research exposure along with related educational programming intended to encourage participants to pursue longer-term research training and ultimately enter the health-related research workforce in NHLBI mission areas.
How much funding is expected to be available each year?
NHLBI estimated about $900,000 per year in total costs would be available for this program.
How many awards were anticipated?
Up to eight new awards were anticipated, depending on available funds, the number of student participants proposed across applications, and the overall merit of applications received.
Are awards guaranteed if an application is submitted?
No. Awards are contingent on appropriations and the availability of funds, as well as the number and quality (overall merit) of applications received.
What organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic organizations and government entities, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including those without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and various levels of government such as state, county, city or township, and special district governments. The notice also indicates that other eligible applicants may include federal agencies and regional organizations, with full eligibility details provided in the complete FOA text.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided posting.
Can an R25 research education program funded under this opportunity be transferred to another institution?
Generally, research education programs supported through this mechanism are tied to the applicant institution and may not be transferred to another institution unless there is a strong justification.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-HL-11-024.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date is listed as October 1, 2010, and the archive date is November 1, 2010.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. Based on the closing and archive dates provided (2010), the announcement is no longer active for new submissions today and is best treated as a reference point for similar NIH diversity-focused R25 programs.
What CFDA program areas are associated with this opportunity?
The posting associates the opportunity with CFDA listings that include 93.233 (sleep disorders research), 93.837 (cardiovascular diseases research), 93.838 (lung diseases research), and 93.839 (blood diseases and resources research).
Where can applicants find the official FOA text and full requirements?
The official announcement language and full requirements are available through the NIH Grants Guide FOA page at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-11-024.html
Who is listed for technical access questions about the FOA?
Technical access questions are directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact listed in the notice.
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