NIH Summer Research Experience Programs for Students and Teachers (R25)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers the Summer Research Experience Program to provide high school and college students, as well as science teachers, with a valuable research experience during the summer break. The program aims to attract young individuals to scientific careers, help college students gain research experience for graduate school preparation, enhance science teachers’ skills, and improve science literacy. Supporting programs that enhance existing educational initiatives is encouraged. Applicants should review specific requirements and contact the relevant NIH Institute or Center for further guidance. Application deadline is April 16, 2015.

Opportunity ID: 218735

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	PAR-13-104
Funding Opportunity Title::	NIH Summer Research Experience Programs (R25)
Opportunity Category::	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation::
Funding Instrument Type::
Category of Funding Activity::	Education
Category Explanation::
Expected Number of Awards::
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	93.113 — Environmental Health
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	No
Version::	Synopsis 2
Posted Date::	Feb 01, 2013
Last Updated Date::	Apr 16, 2015
Original Closing Date for Applications::	May 21, 2015
Current Closing Date for Applications::	Apr 16, 2015
Archive Date::	May 16, 2015
Estimated Total Program Funding::
Award Ceiling::	$
Award Floor::	$

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants::

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); Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); 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 purpose of the NIH Summer Research Experience Program (referred to as the Summer Research Program) is to provide a high quality research experience for high school and college students and for science teachers during the summer academic break. The NIH expects that such programs will: help attract young students to careers in science; provide opportunities for college students to gain valuable research experience to help prepare them for graduate school; and enhance the skills of science teachers and enable them to more effectively communicate the nature of the scientific process to their students. The programs would also contribute to enhancing overall science literacy. Summer Research Programs that expand and complement existing summer educational and training programs are encouraged. Note: Not all participating Institutes and Centers (ICs) support all aspects of this program. Therefore, prospective applicants must consult the Table of IC-Specific Information, Requirements and Staff Contacts in this announcement to determine if your application will be accepted for review, and should contact staff at the relevant IC (see also Section VII) to discuss the proposed Program.
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Version History

Version	Modification Description	Updated Date
Synopsis 2	The close date has been updated in accordance with PAR-15-184.	Apr 16, 2015
Synopsis 1

Package Status

Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:

Package No: 1

Assistance Listings:
Competition ID:	ADOBE-FORMS-B2
Competition Title:	Adobe-Forms-B2
Opportunity Package ID:	PKG00163111
Opening Date:	Mar 02, 2013
Closing Date:	Sep 14, 2013
Agency Contact Information::	eRA Commons Help Desk
Who Can Apply::	Organization Applicants
mendatory_forms	SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.3] Research And Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V1.2] Research & Related Budget [V1.1] PHS 398 Cover Page Supplement [V1.4] PHS 398 Research Plan [V1.3] PHS 398 Checklist [V1.3]
optional_forms	R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form 5 YR 30 ATT [V1.2] PHS Cover Letter [V1.2]

Package No: 2