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Short Courses on Innovative Methodologies and Approaches in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (R25 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · Opportunity number RFA-OD-25-003

View the official notice on Grants.gov
175 days left (deadline Apr 9, 2027)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 16, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity numberRFA-OD-25-003
AgencyNational Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.242, 93.840, 93.361, 93.847, 93.313, 93.837, 93.398, 93.121, 93.213, 93.838, 93.279, 93.173, 93.233, 93.839
PostedMar 12, 2025
DeadlineApr 9, 2027
Award ceiling$200,000
Estimated total program funding$200,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryEducation
Last updated hereOct 16, 2026

Summary from the notice

The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this R25 program is to support educational activities that complement and/or enhance the training of a workforce to meet the nations biomedical, behavioral and clinical research needs. To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this FOA will support creative educational activities with a primary focus on: Courses for Skills Development

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Small businesses
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • State governments
  • County governments
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • City or township governments
  • Private colleges and universities
  • Independent school districts
  • Special district governments
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • Other Native American tribal organizations

Who should take a closer look

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies

Not listed as eligible

  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) 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.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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