Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA NS 19 007
The NIH Blueprint Program for Enhancing Neuroscience Diversity through Undergraduate Research Education Experiences (R25) is a National Institutes of Health research education grant opportunity designed to broaden participation and improve representation in the neuroscience research pipeline. It sits under the NIH Research Education Program (R25), which funds structured educational activities tied to NIH mission areas. In this specific funding announcement (RFA-NS-19-007), the central aim is to strengthen diversity in the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce by preparing undergraduate students from groups nationally underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral sciences to successfully enter Ph.D. programs in the neurosciences.
The program focuses on building comprehensive, well-integrated undergraduate research education experiences rather than supporting isolated activities. Applicants are expected to propose creative, coordinated programming that combines three core elements: courses for skills development, hands-on research experiences, and robust mentoring activities. In practice, that means the award is meant to support academic and professional preparation that helps students become competitive doctoral applicants, such as training in research methods, quantitative and analytical skills, scientific communication, responsible conduct of research, and other competencies that doctoral programs commonly expect. The research component is intended to provide meaningful immersion in neuroscience or neuroscience-related research environments, while the mentoring component is meant to support students consistently as they explore research careers, build confidence and identity as scientists, and navigate key milestones like selecting labs, preparing applications, and planning for graduate study.
A defining feature of this opportunity is that NIH intends to fund institutional awards that are built on collaborative partnerships across different types of educational institutions. Each proposed partnership must include (a) one or more institutions that enroll substantial numbers of underrepresented undergraduates, paired with (b) a research-intensive institution that already has an established neuroscience or neuroscience-related program. Beyond simply partnering on paper, the collaboration is expected to be integrated, with coordinated curriculum or academic enhancement activities and research training that collectively raise participants readiness for doctoral training in neuroscience. Another required element is a clear plan for early communication and interaction between participating students and graduate neuroscience programs nationwide, signaling that the program is not only about providing undergraduate experiences but also about actively connecting students to the broader graduate training ecosystem early enough to influence their preparation and choices.
Eligibility is broadly framed around U.S. institutions of higher education, including public and state-controlled institutions and private institutions of higher education, along with other eligible organizations as described in the full funding announcement. The opportunity explicitly highlights institutions that commonly serve underrepresented students, including 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), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs). At the same time, it clearly restricts foreign participation: non-U.S. entities are not eligible to apply, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement) are not allowed.
Administratively, the sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health, and the opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant in the education-related activity area. The original posting date for the opportunity was September 13, 2018, and the original application due date listed is February 15, 2019. The listing includes multiple CFDA program numbers (now associated with NIH assistance listings) reflecting the multi-institute NIH Blueprint nature of the initiative and the cross-cutting neuroscience mission it supports. For full budget limits, expected number of awards, and detailed application requirements, applicants are directed to consult the funding announcement itself, since some summary fields (such as the award ceiling and expected awards) are not specified in the provided source data.Apply for RFA NS 19 007
- The National Institutes of Health in the education, environment, health, income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIH Blueprint Program for Enhancing Neuroscience Diversity through Undergraduate Research Education Experiences (R25)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.113, 93.121, 93.213, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.361, 93.853, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2018-09-13.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-02-15. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others.
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| Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 - Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required) Apply for PA 19 086 Funding Number: PA 19 086 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Environment, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Limited Competition: NeuroImaging Tools and Resources Collaboratory (R24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Apply for RFA EB 18 004 Funding Number: RFA EB 18 004 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Environment, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $600,000 |
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