Providing Research Education Experiences to Enhance Diversity in the Next Generation of Substance Abuse and Addiction Scientists (R25 - Clinical Trials Not Allowed) | PAR 19 246

Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 19 246

The grant opportunity "Providing Research Education Experiences to Enhance Diversity in the Next Generation of Substance Abuse and Addiction Scientists" (PAR-19-246) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Education Program award using the R25 mechanism, administered through the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Its central purpose is to fund structured research education activities that build interest, skills, and career momentum in substance use, substance abuse, and addiction research, with a strong emphasis on broadening participation. In practice, this program is designed to create or strengthen educational pipelines that help people from diverse backgrounds, especially individuals from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, move toward advanced training and long-term careers focused on drug abuse and addiction science.

This is an education-focused grant (Funding Activity Category: Education, Health; CFDA/Assistance Listing: 93.279) rather than a traditional research project grant. The intent is to support organized educational experiences, mentoring, skills development, and exposure to research environments that prepare participants to pursue further study (for example, graduate or professional programs) or enter research-focused career pathways. The opportunity explicitly states "Clinical Trials Not Allowed," meaning applicants should not propose activities that meet NIH's definition of a clinical trial. Programs can still include research education that teaches clinical research concepts or supports training around existing knowledge and methods, but they cannot include conducting clinical trials as part of the proposed activities.

Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations and government entities. Eligible applicants include state, county, city, township, and special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; tribal organizations that are not federally recognized; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status) that are not institutions of higher education; for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; and other eligible entities. The announcement also highlights additional eligible applicant types that align with the diversity and workforce development mission, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, and U.S. territories or possessions.

At the same time, the opportunity includes clear restrictions related to foreign involvement. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and foreign institutions are not eligible to apply. In addition, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply, and foreign components (as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement) are not allowed. In other words, applicants must be U.S.-based and must structure the program so that supported activities do not include foreign components under NIH policy.

The funding instrument is a grant, and the listed award ceiling is $250,000. While the notice includes a field for expected awards, a number is not provided in the source information shared. The opportunity was created on April 10, 2019, and the original closing date listed is September 15, 2020, indicating this particular notice had a defined submission window at that time (applicants should always confirm whether the opportunity is currently active or has been reissued under a newer announcement number).

Overall, this NIDA R25 program is best understood as a workforce and pipeline development initiative focused on substance abuse and addiction science. It supports organizations that can offer thoughtful, well-structured research education experiences and mentorship environments that help participants, particularly those historically underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral research, gain the preparation and confidence needed to continue into advanced training and research careers in NIDA mission areas, without proposing or conducting clinical trials as part of the program.

• The National Institutes of Health in the education, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Providing Research Education Experiences to Enhance Diversity in the Next Generation of Substance Abuse and Addiction Scientists (R25 - Clinical Trials Not Allowed)" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.279.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2019-04-10.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2020-09-15. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
• 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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