Initiative to Maximize Research Education in Genomics: Diversity Action Plan (R25) | PAR 16 345

Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 16 345

The Initiative to Maximize Research Education in Genomics: Diversity Action Plan (R25) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) research education grant run through the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). It uses the NIH R25 mechanism, which is designed to support structured research education activities (not standard research projects) that align with NIH mission areas. The main purpose of this particular opportunity is to strengthen and broaden the genomics talent pipeline by funding education programs that help build a more diverse biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce in genomics.

At its core, the program focuses on providing underrepresented students with exposure to the foundational sciences and training experiences that are directly relevant to genomics. The target participants include students at the undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, and graduate levels. The intent is to give these trainees the preparation, mentoring, and sustained educational support needed to pursue genomics-related careers across the full range of NHGRI interests, including genome sciences, genomic medicine, and the study of genomics in society (often involving ethical, legal, social, and policy dimensions). In practical terms, funded programs are expected to create organized learning and development experiences that make genomics more accessible and achievable for students who have historically faced barriers to entering and advancing in these fields.

The opportunity is listed as a discretionary grant in the health funding category (CFDA 93.172) and is identified by the funding opportunity number PAR-16-345. A wide range of applicants may be eligible, reflecting an emphasis on reaching diverse communities and building partnerships that can support effective training environments. Eligible applicants include various levels of government (state, county, city/township, and special districts), independent school districts, public and state-controlled colleges and universities, private institutions of higher education, and certain housing authorities. The eligibility list also extends to federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and to Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments. Both nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status) and for-profit organizations (including small businesses, but excluding small business restrictions implied by other mechanisms) are also included as potentially eligible applicant types, along with an "other" category that can cover additional entities described in the full FOA.

NHGRI also highlights additional institution types that are particularly relevant to the diversity mission of the program. These include Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), eligible federal agencies, and faith-based or community-based organizations. Regional organizations and U.S. territories or possessions are also mentioned as eligible in the FOA summary language. This broad eligibility is meant to support programs that can recruit, train, and mentor students from a wide range of backgrounds, including through community-connected or mission-driven institutions that already serve underrepresented groups.

At the same time, the announcement is clear about restrictions involving foreign participation. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible. In addition, foreign components, as defined under the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed. In other words, the funded education activities are intended to be planned, led, and carried out entirely within eligible U.S.-based organizational structures, without foreign components.

Key administrative details provided in the source information include an original closing date of 2019-05-25 and a creation date of 2016-06-27. The summary data shown does not specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards, so applicants would need to consult the full FOA text for budget limits, project period expectations, allowable costs, and program-specific requirements. Overall, this opportunity is best understood as NIH/NHGRI support for well-designed genomics education programs that intentionally recruit and prepare underrepresented students for genomics careers, strengthening the future workforce across research, medicine, and the societal dimensions of genomics.

• The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Initiative to Maximize Research Education in Genomics: Diversity Action Plan (R25)" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.172.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2016-06-27.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-05-25. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• 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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