NIH ARC UE5 Grant: Enhancing Diversity in Biomedical Research Career Development
The “Advancing Research Careers (ARC) Institutionally-Focused Research Education Award to Promote Diversity (UE5)” grant program, offered by the National Institutes of Health, is intended for institutions such as independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofits, among others. This program aims to provide ARC F99 fellows/K00 scholars with professional skills, mentoring, and networks to support their transition into and success in postdoctoral research and career development opportunities in the biomedical research field. The grant’s focus is on skills development and mentoring activities for scholars from diverse backgrounds pursuing impactful careers in biomedical research.
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-23-221 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Advancing Research Careers (ARC) Institutionally-Focused Research Education Award to Promote Diversity (UE5 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | |
| CFDA Number(s): | 93.213 — Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health 93.859 — Biomedical Research and Research Training |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 03, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 06, 2026 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | |
| Award Ceiling: | $ |
| Award Floor: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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 City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The overarching goal of the ARC UE5 program is to provide ARC F99 fellows/K00 scholars with professional skills and the appropriate mentoring and networks to allow them to transition into and succeed in postdoctoral research and career development opportunities, positioning them to advance in impactful careers in the biomedical research workforce that typically require postdoctoral training (e.g., academic research and teaching at a range of institution types, industry or government research). To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this Notice of Funding Opportunity will support evidence-informed educational activities with a primary focus on courses for skills development and mentoring activities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-221.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov |