Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA HL 13 020
Apply for RFA HL 13 020
- 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 Apr 5, 2012 and posted on Apr 5, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 7, 2014. (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 For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments City or township governments State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education.
- 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 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) (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-HL-13-020) is a National Institutes of Health grant opportunity offered through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). It supports short-term research education experiences designed to broaden participation and strengthen diversity in the future biomedical research workforce. The program is focused on research areas aligned with NHLBI and related NIH priorities, specifically cardiovascular diseases, lung diseases, blood diseases and resources, and sleep disorders research. In practice, this opportunity funds structured, research-intensive education programs that give participants meaningful exposure to how health-related research is conceived, conducted, analyzed, and communicated.
The central purpose of the grant is to expand access to research opportunities for individuals who are underrepresented in biomedical science. This includes people from disadvantaged backgrounds, individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities. The intent is not only to increase access in the short term, but to produce longer-term impacts by helping participants build the skills, confidence, mentoring relationships, and research credentials that make them more competitive for the next steps in the research pipeline. The participants targeted by this program are primarily undergraduates and health professional students, with the program structured to stimulate interest and sustained progression toward research careers in NHLBI-relevant fields.
A key expectation is that supported activities provide research experiences of sufficient depth and quality that participants finish the program with a thorough introduction to the principles and practices underlying the conduct of research. This means the program should go beyond superficial exposure and instead provide substantive engagement with research questions, methods, responsible conduct of research, data interpretation, and scientific communication. The opportunity is designed to help participants who are considering research careers prepare for competitive fellowship applications and other research training or career development awards, effectively acting as an on-ramp to more advanced NIH training mechanisms.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant using the NIH Research Education (R25) funding mechanism. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on April 5, 2012, with an original and current closing date of February 7, 2014, and an archive date of March 10, 2014, indicating the specific announcement is no longer active but remains a useful reference point for understanding the program model and NHLBI priorities at the time.
Eligibility to apply is broad across U.S.-based organizations, reflecting an emphasis on reaching diverse participant populations through many institutional settings. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, independent school districts, and various levels of government (city/township, county, special district, and state governments). The eligibility language also explicitly includes organizations that often serve historically underrepresented communities, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Indian/Native American tribal organizations and governments (including those other than federally recognized tribal governments), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions. Foreign institutions are not eligible, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible. In addition, foreign components as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement are not allowed, reinforcing that the program is intended to be administered domestically and to strengthen the U.S. research workforce pipeline.
The funding activity aligns with multiple CFDA program areas tied to NHLBI and sleep research, including 93.837 (Cardiovascular Diseases Research), 93.838 (Lung Diseases Research), 93.839 (Blood Diseases and Resources Research), and 93.233 (National Center on Sleep Disorders Research). Collectively, these codes signal the scientific scope where educational research experiences should be concentrated, while still allowing applicants to design programs that match local strengths, mentor expertise, and participant interests within those broader domains.
For more details, the full announcement was made available through the NIH Grants Guide under the link provided in the source (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-13-020.html). Administrative contact support in the announcement points to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for technical access or linking issues.
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) research education grant opportunity offered through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). It supports short-term, structured, research-intensive education experiences intended to broaden participation and strengthen diversity in the future biomedical research workforce.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is RFA-HL-13-020.
Which NIH institute administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), which is part of the NIH.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The central purpose is to expand access to research opportunities for individuals who are underrepresented in biomedical science and to create longer-term impacts by helping participants build skills, confidence, mentoring relationships, and research credentials that support continued progression toward research careers in NHLBI-relevant fields.
Who is this program designed to support (participant focus)?
The program targets individuals underrepresented in biomedical science, including people from disadvantaged backgrounds, individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities.
Which participant groups are primarily targeted?
The targeted participants are primarily undergraduates and health professional students, with programming designed to stimulate interest and sustained progression toward research careers.
What types of research areas should the program align with?
Supported educational experiences should align with NHLBI and related NIH priorities, specifically:
- Cardiovascular diseases research
- Lung diseases research
- Blood diseases and resources research
- Sleep disorders research
What kinds of activities does the grant support?
It supports structured, research-intensive education programs that give participants meaningful exposure to how health-related research is conceived, conducted, analyzed, and communicated.
How intensive are the research education experiences expected to be?
The announcement emphasizes research experiences of sufficient depth and quality so participants complete the program with a thorough introduction to principles and practices underlying the conduct of research. The intent is to go beyond superficial exposure and provide substantive engagement with research questions, methods, responsible conduct of research, data interpretation, and scientific communication.
How does this program fit into the broader NIH training pipeline?
The opportunity is intended to act as an on-ramp to more advanced NIH training mechanisms by helping participants prepare for competitive fellowship applications and other research training or career development awards.
What is the grant mechanism used for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant using the NIH Research Education (R25) funding mechanism.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
It was posted on April 5, 2012.
What were the closing dates for the announcement?
The announcement lists an original and current closing date of February 7, 2014.
Is this specific funding announcement still active?
No. The archive date is March 10, 2014, indicating this specific announcement is no longer active, though it can still serve as a reference for the program model and NHLBI priorities at that time.
What organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad for U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include:
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
- Independent school districts
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Special district governments
- State governments
Are organizations that serve historically underrepresented communities explicitly included?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly includes organizations such as:
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Hispanic-serving Institutions
- Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
- Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
- Indian/Native American tribal organizations and governments (including those other than federally recognized tribal governments)
- Faith-based or community-based organizations
- Regional organizations
- U.S. territories or possessions
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations allowed?
No. The announcement indicates non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Are foreign components allowed under NIH policy definitions?
No. The announcement states that foreign components (as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement) are not allowed, reinforcing that the program is intended to be administered domestically.
Which CFDA program areas are associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity aligns with multiple CFDA program areas tied to NHLBI and sleep research, including:
- 93.837 (Cardiovascular Diseases Research)
- 93.838 (Lung Diseases Research)
- 93.839 (Blood Diseases and Resources Research)
- 93.233 (National Center on Sleep Disorders Research)
Where can the full announcement be found?
The full announcement was made available through the NIH Grants Guide at:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-13-020.html
Who is listed for technical help related to accessing or linking to the announcement?
Administrative contact support points to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for technical access or linking issues.
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