NICHD Research Education Programs (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) | PAR 22 224

Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 22 224

The NICHD Research Education Programs (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) funding opportunity (PAR-22-224) is a National Institutes of Health discretionary grant designed to support research education projects that strengthen the research workforce by building concrete research skills. The focus of this program is on creative educational activities that directly develop research capabilities, such as structured courses, curricula, workshops, or other organized training experiences that teach participants how to conduct and understand research. While the program is not intended to fund projects centered mainly on mentoring or broad professional development, it does allow the kinds of informal mentoring and professional skill-building that naturally come with research skills courses (for example, guidance from instructors during hands-on learning, feedback on research plans, or career-relevant discussions tied to the educational content). As indicated by the title, clinical trials are not allowed under this opportunity.

This opportunity is administered by the National Institutes of Health and falls within the Health, Income Security and Social Services funding activity category. It is associated with CFDA numbers 93.350 and 93.865. The grant mechanism is an R25 research education program award, which is typically used to develop and deliver educational experiences that complement, rather than replace, full-time research training mechanisms. The overall intent is to improve participants ability to engage in research by giving them targeted instruction and practice in research methods, experimental design, data interpretation, ethical conduct of research, and other foundational research competencies, depending on the project design and NICHD mission alignment.

A wide range of organizations may apply. Eligible applicants include many types of U.S.-based public entities (such as state, county, city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities), as well as institutions of higher education (public/state-controlled and private). The announcement also allows nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education) and permits for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) as well as small businesses. In addition, the FOA explicitly highlights eligibility for a broad set of mission-driven and community-connected institutions and organizations, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and certain tribal entities (including tribal governments other than federally recognized, and tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments). Faith-based or community-based organizations, eligible federal agencies, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions are also listed as eligible applicants.

At the same time, the announcement draws clear boundaries around foreign participation. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply as the applicant organization, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply. However, foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed, meaning a U.S.-based applicant may include certain foreign elements or collaborations if they meet NIH policy definitions and are justified within the overall project.

Key administrative details provided include an original closing date of 2025-05-25 and an award ceiling of $150,000. The source record shows the opportunity was created on 2022-08-24. The number of expected awards is not specified in the provided data, which typically means applicants should not assume a fixed number and should instead focus on alignment with NICHD priorities, strength of the education plan, and measurable outcomes related to research skills development.

• The National Institutes of Health in the health, income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NICHD Research Education Programs (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.350, 93.865.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2022-08-24.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-05-25. (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 $150,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), 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, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others.

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