Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA DC 15 001
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Special Topic Research Education Course Exploring Auditory and Vestibular biology (R25)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 15, 2014 and posted on Apr 15, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses Independent school districts State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- 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) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession The sponsoring institution must assure support for the proposed program. Appropriate institutional commitment to the program includes the provision of adequate staff, facilities, and educational resources that can contribute to the planned program. Institutions with existing Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) institutional training grants (e.g., T32) or other Federally funded training programs may apply for a research education grant provided that the proposed educational experiences are distinct from those training programs receiving federal support. In many cases, it is anticipated that the proposed research education program will complement ongoing research training occurring at the applicant institution.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Special Topic Research Education Course Exploring Auditory and Vestibular Biology (R25) grant opportunity, issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), was designed to fund a focused research education course centered on auditory and vestibular science. It sits within the NIH Research Education Program (R25), which supports educational efforts that strengthen understanding of biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research and why that research matters. The emphasis in this particular announcement is on building practical research capability, not simply delivering general instruction, by supporting structured "Courses for Skills Development" that give participants direct exposure to modern research tools, experimental strategies, and methodologies used in hearing and balance research.
The core purpose of the program is to encourage research-intensive institutions to create creative, high-quality short courses or similar educational experiences that teach participants how auditory and vestibular research is actually conducted. In practice, that means courses that go beyond lectures and include skill-building elements such as hands-on demonstrations, practical modules, or guided experiences with contemporary approaches relevant to the biology of hearing and balance. While the announcement language is broad, the intent is clear: the course should immerse participants in the methods and ways of thinking that underpin current auditory and vestibular research, helping them understand experimental design, interpretation, and the implications of research findings for biomedical and clinical questions.
From a funding and award standpoint, the opportunity was a discretionary grant program with an expected single award. The total estimated funding amount was $500,000, and the award ceiling was also $500,000, indicating the sponsor anticipated funding one project at roughly that level. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which generally means applicants were not required to provide a formal non-federal funding match as a condition of the award, although institutional support and commitment were still expected.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of organizations and government entities, such as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private higher education institutions, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) organizations), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), and a range of governmental bodies (state, county, city/township, special district). The announcement also explicitly recognized 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, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and certain eligible federal agencies. Regardless of applicant type, the sponsoring institution was required to assure support for the proposed program, including adequate staffing, facilities, and educational resources to carry out the course as proposed.
A key structural expectation was that the institution demonstrate meaningful commitment and that the course be well supported locally. The announcement also clarified how this R25 mechanism can coexist with other federally supported training programs. Institutions that already held NRSA institutional training grants (such as T32 programs) or other federally funded training efforts were allowed to apply, as long as the proposed R25 educational experiences were distinct from those already supported with federal training dollars. In other words, this R25 was intended to complement existing training environments, not duplicate them, and applicants were expected to show how their course filled a gap or offered a unique educational experience.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on April 15, 2014, with an application due date of July 30, 2014, and it was archived on August 30, 2014. The CFDA number associated with the program was 93.173, which corresponds to research related to deafness and communication disorders. The official funding opportunity number was RFA-DC-15-001, and additional details were provided through the NIH Grants Guide posting. For access or technical difficulties, the notice directed applicants to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact points.
Overall, this FOA was a targeted investment in workforce and skills development for hearing and balance research, aiming to build a concentrated educational course that equips participants with the practical tools and methodological grounding needed to engage with auditory and vestibular biology research in a meaningful, up-to-date way.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Special Topic Research Education Course Exploring Auditory and Vestibular Biology (R25) opportunity?
This was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Education Program (R25) funding opportunity issued through the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). It was designed to support a focused research education course centered on auditory and vestibular science (hearing and balance), with an emphasis on practical research capability.
What is the main purpose of this R25 program?
The core purpose was to encourage research-intensive institutions to create creative, high-quality short courses (or similar educational experiences) that teach participants how auditory and vestibular research is actually conducted. The intent was to strengthen understanding of biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research by immersing participants in current tools, experimental strategies, and methodologies relevant to hearing and balance research.
What types of educational activities were emphasized?
The announcement emphasized structured "Courses for Skills Development" that go beyond general instruction. Expected elements included skill-building components such as hands-on demonstrations, practical modules, or guided experiences with contemporary approaches used in auditory and vestibular biology research.
Is this funding meant for general classroom teaching or skills-based training?
The emphasis was on building practical research capability rather than delivering general instruction. In practice, this meant a course that exposes participants directly to modern research tools and methodologies and helps them understand experimental design, interpretation, and the implications of findings for biomedical and clinical questions.
Who was the sponsoring agency and institute?
The sponsoring agency was NIH, and the responsible institute was the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD).
What is the funding mechanism?
The opportunity used the NIH Research Education Program (R25) mechanism, specifically oriented here toward a special topic research education course in auditory and vestibular biology.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity was described as a discretionary grant program with an expected single award.
What was the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount was $500,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $500,000, indicating the sponsor anticipated funding one project at roughly that level.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed. Applicants were generally not required to provide a formal non-federal funding match as a condition of the award, though institutional support and commitment were still expected.
What types of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits); and governmental bodies such as state, county, city/township, and special district governments.
Were minority-serving institutions and community-based organizations included in eligibility?
Yes. The announcement explicitly recognized 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, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions.
Were any federal entities eligible?
The announcement indicated that certain eligible federal agencies were included among eligible applicants.
What institutional commitments were required?
Regardless of applicant type, the sponsoring institution was required to assure support for the proposed program, including adequate staffing, facilities, and educational resources to carry out the course as proposed. The institution was expected to demonstrate meaningful commitment and local support for the course.
Can an institution with existing federally funded training programs apply?
Yes. Institutions that already held NRSA institutional training grants (such as T32 programs) or other federally funded training efforts were allowed to apply, as long as the proposed R25 educational experiences were distinct from those already supported with federal training dollars.
What does "distinct from existing training support" mean in this context?
It means the R25 course was intended to complement existing training environments, not duplicate them. Applicants were expected to explain how the proposed course filled a gap or offered a unique educational experience compared to what was already supported by federal training funds.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on April 15, 2014. The application due date was July 30, 2014. The opportunity was archived on August 30, 2014.
What is the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) number?
The official FOA number was RFA-DC-15-001.
What CFDA number was associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program was 93.173, which corresponds to research related to deafness and communication disorders.
Where were additional details provided?
Additional details were provided through the NIH Grants Guide posting referenced in the announcement.
What should applicants do if they have access or technical difficulties?
The notice directed applicants experiencing access or technical difficulties to use the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact points.
In one sentence, what was this FOA trying to build?
A concentrated, up-to-date research education course that equips participants with practical tools, modern methodologies, and the research thinking needed to engage meaningfully with auditory and vestibular biology (hearing and balance) research.
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