Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA HL 12 031
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- 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 Oct 25, 2011 and posted on Aug 17, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 27, 2011. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- 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) is a discretionary NIH grant opportunity sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). It is designed to support short-term research education experiences that encourage undergraduate students and health professional students to pursue research careers related to heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders. The program’s central purpose is workforce development: it aims to broaden participation in biomedical research by creating structured, meaningful research opportunities that can help students build the skills, confidence, and track record needed to move into the next stage of research training.
A major focus of this R25 is increasing diversity in the future health-related research workforce. The announcement specifically emphasizes serving individuals who are underrepresented in biomedical science, including people from disadvantaged backgrounds, individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities. In practical terms, the funded programs are expected to recruit and support participants from these groups and provide training experiences that are substantial enough to make a real difference in their career trajectories, rather than brief or purely observational exposure.
The research education experiences supported under this opportunity are expected to be deep and hands-on. The notice highlights that participants should gain thorough exposure to the principles underlying how research is conducted. That typically implies training that helps students understand core research concepts such as study design, responsible conduct of research, data collection and analysis, interpretation of results, scientific communication, and the day-to-day realities of working in a research environment. A key expected outcome is career readiness: the program is intended to help participants who are interested in research become more competitive for subsequent opportunities, including fellowships and other formal research training pathways.
In terms of scientific scope, NHLBI’s mission areas anchor the topic coverage. Supported programs should be tied to research education that connects to cardiovascular diseases, lung diseases, blood diseases and resources, and sleep disorders. The funding announcement is associated with multiple CFDA numbers reflecting these areas, 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). Programs funded through this opportunity would generally be expected to align their mentors, research environments, and educational content with one or more of these domains.
The mechanism is a grant under the Research Education (R25) activity category, with no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award. The listed award ceiling is $200,000, indicating the maximum award amount referenced in the opportunity details. As with many NIH opportunities, exact budgets and project structures typically need to be well-justified and aligned with the program’s training goals and allowable cost principles, but the ceiling gives applicants a clear upper bound for planning.
Eligibility is broad across many types of U.S.-based organizations and governmental entities. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), public and private institutions of higher education, small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, independent school districts, special district governments, and a wide range of local, county, state, and tribal government entities. The announcement also calls out additional eligible applicants such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and eligible federal agencies. At the same time, the opportunity clearly restricts non-U.S. participation: foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components are not allowed under NIH policy definitions for this announcement.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on August 17, 2011, with an original closing date of October 26, 2011 and a current closing date listed as October 27, 2011. The archive date is November 27, 2011, indicating the announcement is historical rather than currently active. The funding opportunity number is RFA-HL-12-031, and the official title is "Short Term Research Education Program to Increase Diversity in Health Related Research (R25)." The full announcement was hosted through the NIH grants guide, and the contact information provided is directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or technical issues related to the posting.
Overall, this grant opportunity is best understood as support for structured, short-term research education programs that intentionally recruit and prepare diverse student participants for future research training and careers in NHLBI-relevant fields. The emphasis is not only on access, but on quality and depth of the experience, with the explicit goal of helping participants leave the program better prepared to pursue competitive fellowships and longer-term research pathways in cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematologic, and sleep disorders research.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Short Term Research Education Program to Increase Diversity in Health Related Research (R25)?
It is a discretionary NIH grant opportunity sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The program supports structured, short-term research education experiences intended to encourage undergraduate students and health professional students to pursue research careers related to heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders.
What is the main purpose of this R25 program?
The central purpose is workforce development. The program is intended to broaden participation in biomedical research by creating meaningful, hands-on research education opportunities that help participants build skills, confidence, and a track record that supports the next stage of research training.
Who is this program designed to support?
The program is designed to support undergraduate students and health professional students who are interested in gaining short-term research education experiences in NHLBI mission areas.
How does the program address diversity in biomedical research?
A major focus is increasing diversity in the future health-related research workforce. The announcement emphasizes serving individuals underrepresented in biomedical science, including people from disadvantaged backgrounds, individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities. Funded programs are expected to recruit and support participants from these groups.
What kinds of training experiences are expected under this opportunity?
The research education experiences are expected to be deep and hands-on rather than brief or purely observational. Participants are expected to gain thorough exposure to the principles of how research is conducted.
What research skills or topics might participants learn during the program?
Based on the description, training typically implies exposure to core research concepts such as study design, responsible conduct of research, data collection and analysis, interpretation of results, scientific communication, and the day-to-day realities of working in a research environment.
What outcomes does NHLBI expect from these short-term research education programs?
A key expected outcome is career readiness. The program is intended to help participants become more competitive for subsequent opportunities, including fellowships and other formal research training pathways.
What scientific areas are in scope for this R25 opportunity?
Programs should be tied to research education connected to NHLBI mission areas, including cardiovascular diseases, lung diseases, blood diseases and resources, and sleep disorders.
Which CFDA numbers are associated with this funding opportunity?
The announcement is associated with multiple CFDA numbers reflecting NHLBI mission areas: 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).
What is the funding mechanism or activity code for this opportunity?
The mechanism is a Research Education grant under the NIH R25 activity category.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
What is the maximum award amount listed for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $200,000, which indicates the maximum award amount referenced in the opportunity details.
Does the $200,000 ceiling mean every award will be funded at that amount?
The information provided lists $200,000 as an award ceiling (an upper bound). Specific budgets would typically need to be justified and aligned with training goals and allowable cost principles, but the ceiling provides a maximum planning figure.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant opportunity?
Eligibility is broad across many types of U.S.-based organizations and governmental entities. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), public and private institutions of higher education, small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, independent school districts, special district governments, and a wide range of local, county, state, and tribal government entities.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The announcement explicitly calls out eligibility for organizations 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.
Are faith-based, community-based, or regional organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The opportunity description includes faith-based or community-based organizations and regional organizations among the additional eligible applicants.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes U.S. territories or possessions.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. The opportunity notes that eligible federal agencies are included among eligible applicants.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. The opportunity clearly restricts non-U.S. participation: foreign institutions are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization include a non-U.S. (non-domestic) component in the application?
No. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible for this announcement.
Are foreign components allowed under NIH policy for this announcement?
No. The opportunity states that foreign components are not allowed under NIH policy definitions for this announcement.
What is the funding opportunity number (FOA number)?
The funding opportunity number is RFA-HL-12-031.
What is the official title of the funding opportunity?
The official title is "Short Term Research Education Program to Increase Diversity in Health Related Research (R25)."
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the closing dates?
The opportunity was posted on August 17, 2011. The original closing date was October 26, 2011, and the current closing date listed is October 27, 2011.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
The archive date is November 27, 2011, which indicates the announcement is historical rather than currently active.
Where was the full announcement hosted?
The full announcement was hosted through the NIH grants guide.
Who is listed as the contact for access or technical issues with the posting?
The contact information provided is directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or technical issues related to the posting.
What should a strong program supported by this opportunity generally look like?
Based on the description, a strong program would provide structured, meaningful, hands-on research education in NHLBI-relevant domains, intentionally recruit and support individuals underrepresented in biomedical science, and deliver training substantial enough to improve participants' readiness and competitiveness for fellowships and longer-term research training pathways.
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