The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a crucial funding opportunity, designated as RFA-HL-25-001, focusing on the “Short-Term Research Education Program to Enhance Diversity in Health-Related Research.” This program, supported under various centers including the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research and cardiovascular, lung, blood diseases, and sleep disorders research, aims to bolster diversity in the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce. With an award ceiling of $175,000, this grant stands out as a pivotal initiative to enrich the pool of talented individuals from underrepresented groups in health-related research fields.
Set to close applications on August 19, 2026, the NIH’s R25 program supports educational activities that align with the NIH’s mission areas. The primary goal is to provide research experiences and related opportunities that significantly contribute to enhancing diversity in the health research workforce. This initiative is particularly geared towards addressing the gaps in representation and inclusion within the research community, ensuring a diverse range of perspectives and insights in health-related studies. The program invites a wide array of eligible applicants, including nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, and small businesses, to participate in this transformative educational endeavor. This grant opportunity represents a critical step in fostering a more inclusive and diverse landscape in health research, ultimately contributing to more comprehensive and equitable health outcomes.
Opportunity ID: 351246
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-HL-25-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Short-Term Research Education Program to Enhance Diversity in Health-Related Research (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | |
| 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 93.840 — Translation and Implementation Science Research for Heart, Lung, Blood Diseases, and Sleep Disorders |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | |
| Award Ceiling: | $175,000 |
| Award Floor: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments County governments City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) 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 Organizations) 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 NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The over-arching goal of this NHLBI R25 program is to support educational activities that enhance the diversity of the biomedical, behavioral and clinical research workforce by providing research experiences and related opportunities that enrich the pool of individuals from nationally underrepresented groups who will be available to compete for research opportunities in the mission areas of importance to NHLBI. To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this FOA will support creative educational activities with a primary focus on Research Experiences. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-25-001.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov |