The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled “Modules for Enhancing Biomedical Research Workforce Training (R25 – Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)” under the funding opportunity number PAR-24-040. This discretionary grant is part of the NIH Research Education Program (R25), supporting educational activities that align with the NIH’s mission areas. The program has an award ceiling of $250,000 and is open until January 27, 2026.
The goal of this R25 program is to support the development of exportable training modules designed to enhance the training of the biomedical research workforce. It seeks to complement and enhance the training of a workforce to meet the nation’s biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs. Eligible applicants include a wide range of educational and governmental institutions, nonprofits, and other organizations. This initiative represents a significant investment in strengthening the capacity and skills of the biomedical research workforce, a critical component in advancing health research and innovation.
Opportunity ID: 351109
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-24-040 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Modules for Enhancing Biomedical Research Workforce Training (R25 – Independent 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): | 93.859 — Biomedical Research and Research Training |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 04, 2026 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| 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 NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this R25 program is to support educational activities that complement and/or enhance the training of a workforce to meet the nations biomedical, behavioral and clinical research needs. Specifically, this FOA will support the development of exportable training modules designed to enhance training of the biomedical research workforce. Responsive topics will be indicated through Notices of Special Interest (NOSIs) released annually by NIGMS. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-040.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov |