Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA HL 13 021
Apply for RFA HL 13 021
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "T32 Training Program for Institutions That Promote Diversity (T32)" 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 May 4, 2012 and posted on May 4, 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: Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) 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:
This grant opportunity, RFA HL 13 021, is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) institutional training grant using the T32 mechanism, administered through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Its central goal is to broaden and strengthen the pipeline of researchers from diverse backgrounds who are underrepresented in the biomedical workforce, specifically within cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematologic, and sleep disorders research. The program is framed around building participation "across the career development continuum," meaning it is meant to support structured research training that helps students and trainees move from early research exposure through advanced preparation for independent research careers in these NHLBI mission areas.
A defining feature of this FOA is its focus on institutions that are not research intensive but that have a clear institutional mission centered on serving minority populations and other health disparity populations that have historically been underrepresented in scientific research. The announcement highlights institutions that either have this mission as part of their established identity and community role or have been designated through federal legislation as having such a mission. The logic is that these institutions are uniquely positioned to recruit, train, and mentor individuals from underrepresented groups, and to connect research training to real-world community health needs and clinical realities affecting the populations they serve.
The training scope is intentionally broad in terms of who can be supported. The program is intended to provide training support for predoctoral students, health professional students, and individuals in postdoctoral training, as long as the training aligns with cardiovascular, lung, blood, and sleep disorders research. In practice, this means an applicant institution would propose a cohesive, mentored research training program that includes didactic components, hands-on research experiences, and career development activities designed to prepare trainees for research careers. The overall emphasis is not simply on supporting isolated trainees, but on strengthening an institutional training environment and building sustainable capacity for biomedical research training where it may be less established.
NHLBI also positions this program as a way to expand national biomedical research capacity by investing in institutions that already show promise or success in promoting diversity and that offer doctoral degrees in the health professions or related health sciences. The FOA explicitly connects this capacity-building goal to translation and community impact, noting that these institutions often deliver care to minority and health disparity populations and can more directly engage these communities in research. That combination of workforce development, community engagement, and translational relevance is a major rationale for why these institutions are seen as critical partners in improving health outcomes in the NHLBI disease areas.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, uses the grant funding instrument, and falls under the health activity category. It lists CFDA numbers tied to NHLBI-related research 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). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based higher education institutions, including public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education, with additional eligibility explicitly calling out Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs). Foreign institutions are not eligible, and the FOA also states that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed. This keeps the program focused on domestic institutional capacity-building and workforce development.
In terms of timing and status, the FOA was posted on May 4, 2012, with an original and current closing date listed as February 7, 2014, and an archive date of March 10, 2014, indicating that this specific announcement is no longer open for applications. The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide (link provided in the source), and the contact information included is primarily for technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement via the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster.
Overall, the opportunity can be understood as a targeted institutional training investment: it is meant to help mission-driven, non-research-intensive institutions develop or enhance high-quality, merit-based research training programs in NHLBI-relevant fields, while intentionally increasing the representation of underrepresented groups in the biomedical research workforce. The program blends traditional NRSA training objectives (rigorous mentored research training and career development) with a strong emphasis on diversity, institutional mission, and the potential for direct impact on health disparities through research and translation in communities that are often most affected by these conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): RFA HL 13-021 (NIH NRSA T32, NHLBI)
What is RFA HL 13-021?
RFA HL 13-021 is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) institutional training grant opportunity that uses the T32 mechanism and is administered by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
What is the main purpose of this training grant?
The central goal is to broaden and strengthen the pipeline of researchers from diverse backgrounds who are underrepresented in the biomedical workforce, specifically in cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematologic, and sleep disorders research areas aligned with the NHLBI mission.
What does "across the career development continuum" mean in this opportunity?
It means the program is intended to support structured research training that helps trainees progress from early research exposure through advanced preparation aimed at developing future independent research careers in NHLBI mission areas.
What grant mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses the NRSA institutional training grant mechanism (T32).
Who is the sponsoring NIH Institute?
The opportunity is administered through NHLBI (the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute).
What research areas does the program focus on?
The training must align with research in cardiovascular, lung, blood (hematologic), and sleep disorders, consistent with NHLBI mission areas.
What kinds of institutions is this FOA designed to support?
A defining feature of the FOA is its focus on institutions that are not research intensive, but that have a clear institutional mission centered on serving minority populations and other health disparity populations historically underrepresented in scientific research.
Why does the FOA emphasize mission-driven, non-research-intensive institutions?
The rationale described is that these institutions are uniquely positioned to recruit, train, and mentor individuals from underrepresented groups and to connect research training to real-world community health needs and clinical realities affecting the populations they serve.
Which trainee levels can be supported by the training program?
The opportunity is intended to provide training support for predoctoral students, health professional students, and individuals in postdoctoral training, as long as the training aligns with cardiovascular, lung, blood, and sleep disorders research.
Is this grant meant to support individual trainees or an institutional program?
The emphasis is on proposing a cohesive, mentored research training program that strengthens the institutional training environment and builds sustainable capacity, rather than only supporting isolated trainees.
What types of training activities are expected under this FOA?
The description indicates that applicant institutions would propose structured, mentored research training that includes didactic components, hands-on research experiences, and career development activities designed to prepare trainees for research careers.
Does the FOA connect training to community health or health disparities?
Yes. The FOA links workforce development and institutional capacity-building to translation and community impact, noting that these institutions often deliver care to minority and health disparity populations and can engage these communities in research relevant to NHLBI disease areas.
What is the funding type and activity category?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, uses a grant funding instrument, and falls under the health activity category.
What CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The FOA lists CFDA numbers related to NHLBI mission 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).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of the award.
Which institutions are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based higher education institutions, including public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education. The FOA also explicitly calls out Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and related mission-driven institutions.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible under this FOA.
Are non-U.S. components or foreign components allowed?
No. The FOA states that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible and that foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed.
When was this FOA posted?
The FOA was posted on May 4, 2012.
What was the application closing date for this FOA?
The original and current closing date listed is February 7, 2014.
Is this FOA still open for applications?
No. The FOA includes an archive date of March 10, 2014, indicating that this specific announcement is no longer open for applications.
Where was the full announcement published?
The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide, as referenced in the source information.
What contact information is provided for help?
The contact information described is primarily for technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement via the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster.
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