NIDDK Education Program Grants (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) | PAR 19 030

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The NIDDK Education Program Grants (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) funding opportunity (PAR 19-030) is an NIH research education grant designed to build and strengthen the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce in areas that align with the mission of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The central purpose of this program is not to fund traditional hypothesis-driven research projects, but to support structured education and training activities that complement or enhance existing training pathways and help develop the skills needed for today s research needs. In practice, this means the program is aimed at improving the pipeline and preparedness of trainees, students, and other participants through well-designed educational programming.

This FOA prioritizes creative research education efforts with a primary emphasis on two types of activities: Courses for Skills Development and Research Experiences. Courses for Skills Development generally refers to organized instruction that builds practical research-related skills, such as methodological training, data analysis competencies, study design fundamentals, responsible conduct of research, or other specialized content relevant to NIDDK mission areas. Research Experiences typically involve hands-on opportunities where participants gain direct exposure to the research process, often through mentored experiences that provide real-world practice and career development support. The overall expectation is that supported activities will strengthen participant capability and readiness for research careers or research-intensive roles, rather than producing clinical trial outcomes or running clinical trial interventions.

The opportunity is explicitly limited to non-clinical-trial activities. As stated in the title and reinforced by the listing, clinical trials are not allowed under this announcement, and foreign components are not permitted. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and foreign institutions cannot apply, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible. In addition, foreign components as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement are not allowed, which is an important compliance point for organizations that might otherwise collaborate internationally. Applicants need to ensure that the proposed education and research experience elements stay within the permitted scope and do not cross into clinical trial territory.

Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations and governmental units. Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and eligible federal government agencies. Higher education institutions are eligible, including public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education. The FOA also allows applications from Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), as well as public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. Nonprofit organizations may apply whether or not they hold 501(c)(3) status, and for-profit organizations are eligible as well (other than small businesses), alongside small businesses and other applicant types listed in the opportunity. The announcement also highlights a range of mission-relevant institution types as other eligible applicants, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, AANAPISIs, Hispanic-serving Institutions, HBCUs, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions, underscoring an interest in reaching diverse communities and training environments.

From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant mechanism under the NIH Research Education Program (R25). The funding activity category is listed under Food and Nutrition, Health, and the associated CFDA number is 93.847. The source data lists an award ceiling of $100,000. The opportunity record shows an original closing date of 2020-10-19 and a creation date of 2018-10-18, which matters for anyone looking at this as a historical or archived announcement versus an actively accepting one. Applicants typically need to confirm the current availability and any reissued or updated FOA versions through NIH systems, but the details provided here describe the core intent and constraints of this specific opportunity.

In short, this grant supports U.S.-based institutions and organizations that want to create or enhance structured educational programs and mentored research experiences that prepare participants for research careers related to NIDDK mission areas, with a clear boundary that the supported work must not include clinical trials and must not involve foreign components.

• The National Institutes of Health in the food and nutrition, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIDDK Education Program Grants (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.847.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2018-10-18.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2020-10-19. (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 $100,000.00 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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