Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 15 184
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education environment health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Summer Research Education Experience Programs (R25)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.113 Environmental Health 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 16, 2015 and posted on Apr 16, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 23, 2018. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments County governments City or township 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) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) 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 Summer Research Education Experience Programs (R25) funding opportunity (PAR-15-184) is an NIH research education grant designed to expand and strengthen research-focused learning experiences in areas that align with the NIH mission. At its core, this program is about helping participants better understand biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research and why that research matters. Rather than supporting traditional research projects, the R25 mechanism is meant to fund structured educational activities that build research literacy, expose people to real research environments, and improve the pipeline of future researchers and research-informed educators.
This particular announcement emphasizes hands-on "Research Experiences" offered during the summer academic break. The primary target groups are high school students, undergraduate students, and science teachers. In practical terms, the expectation is that supported programs will place participants into meaningful summer research environments and surround that experience with intentional education, mentoring, and skill-building. The goal is not only to let participants observe research, but to help them learn how research is designed, conducted, analyzed, and communicated, and to help them understand the broader implications of research for health, medicine, and society.
The opportunity is issued by the National Institutes of Health and falls under a discretionary grant category, using the grant funding instrument type. It is categorized within education and related public service areas (including environment, health, income security, and social services), reflecting the program's education-and-workforce-development focus rather than direct service delivery. It is tied to multiple CFDA program areas, including Environmental Health (93.113), Alcohol Research Programs (93.273), Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs (93.279), Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders (93.853), Child Health and Human Development (93.865), and broader Extramural Research Programs (93.853/93.865 context and 93.279/93.273/93.113 as listed), which signals that a wide range of NIH-relevant scientific themes could fit as long as the proposed educational experience aligns with NIH priorities.
From a funding standpoint, the listed award ceiling is $100,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award. The announcement was posted and created on April 16, 2015. The original closing date and the final listed closing date were both May 23, 2018, and the archive date is June 23, 2018, indicating that this specific funding announcement is no longer active, though the R25 mechanism and similar NIH research education opportunities may exist under different, current announcements.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits, as specified), and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township), as well as special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The eligibility section also explicitly highlights a range of mission- or community-focused institution types and organizations that NIH often encourages to apply, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), along with faith-based and community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies. Tribal organizations are included, with both federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal entities referenced.
At the same time, the geographic and organizational limits are clear: non-U.S. (foreign) entities and foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed. In other words, the program is meant to be run by eligible U.S.-based applicant organizations, with activities structured accordingly.
For applicants or interested parties who want the original announcement language, NIH provided an official link to the archived funding announcement on the NIH grants site (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-15-184.html). The contact listed for access or linking issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV, which is primarily a technical contact rather than a programmatic one.
Overall, PAR-15-184 is best understood as an NIH workforce and research-education investment focused on summer programs that immerse students and teachers in authentic research settings, with the broader intent of improving research understanding, strengthening the future biomedical research workforce, and supporting educators who can bring research perspectives back to classrooms and communities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Summer Research Education Experience Programs (R25) - PAR-15-184
What is PAR-15-184 (Summer Research Education Experience Programs - R25)?
PAR-15-184 is an NIH Research Education Grant (R25) funding opportunity focused on expanding and strengthening research-focused learning experiences that align with the NIH mission. It is designed to improve understanding of biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research and to strengthen the pipeline of future researchers and research-informed educators through structured educational activities rather than traditional research projects.
What is the main purpose of this R25 program?
The program supports structured education and training activities that build research literacy, provide exposure to real research environments, and help participants learn how research is designed, conducted, analyzed, and communicated. It emphasizes why research matters and how it connects to health, medicine, and society.
Does this funding support traditional research projects?
No. The R25 mechanism described here is intended to fund structured educational activities and research education experiences, not to fund traditional research projects.
What types of activities are emphasized in this announcement?
This announcement emphasizes hands-on "Research Experiences" offered during the summer academic break. Supported programs are expected to place participants into meaningful summer research environments and pair those experiences with intentional education, mentoring, and skill-building.
Who are the primary target participants for the summer research experiences?
The primary target groups are high school students, undergraduate students, and science teachers.
What should participants gain from the supported summer experiences?
Participants are expected to go beyond observation and develop a practical understanding of how research is designed, conducted, analyzed, and communicated. The experience is also intended to help participants understand the broader implications of research for health, medicine, and society.
Who is the issuing agency for this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What kind of funding instrument and grant type is this?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity using the grant funding instrument type, under the NIH Research Education Grant (R25) mechanism.
Which general subject areas does this opportunity fall under?
It is categorized within education and related public service areas, including environment, health, income security, and social services. The emphasis is on education and workforce development rather than direct service delivery.
What scientific or program areas can fit under this announcement?
The announcement is tied to multiple CFDA program areas, including Environmental Health (93.113), Alcohol Research Programs (93.273), Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs (93.279), Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders (93.853), Child Health and Human Development (93.865), and broader extramural research-related contexts. This indicates a wide range of NIH-relevant scientific themes may fit, as long as the proposed educational experience aligns with NIH priorities.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $100,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted and created on April 16, 2015.
What were the closing dates for this announcement?
The original closing date and the final listed closing date were both May 23, 2018.
Is PAR-15-184 still active?
No. The archive date is June 23, 2018, which indicates this specific funding announcement is no longer active. The R25 mechanism and similar NIH research education opportunities may still exist under other, more current announcements.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations, including public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits, as specified); and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township), as well as special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
Are community-focused or mission-focused institutions specifically encouraged or highlighted?
Yes. The eligibility section explicitly highlights institution and organization types that NIH often encourages to apply, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), along with faith-based and community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies.
Are tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Tribal organizations are included, including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal entities referenced in the eligibility description.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) organizations eligible to apply?
No. Non-U.S. (foreign) entities and foreign institutions are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization apply if the project includes a non-U.S. component?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed.
Where can I find the original NIH announcement language for PAR-15-184?
The archived funding announcement is available on the NIH grants site at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-15-184.html
Who is listed as the contact for access or linking issues?
The contact listed for access or linking issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV. This is described as a technical contact rather than a programmatic one.
What is the overall goal of this funding opportunity?
Overall, PAR-15-184 is positioned as an NIH workforce and research-education investment focused on summer programs that immerse students and teachers in authentic research settings, with the broader intent of improving research understanding, strengthening the future biomedical research workforce, and supporting educators who can bring research perspectives back to classrooms and communities.
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