Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 21 187
NIDCD's Mentoring Networks to Enhance Clinician-Scientists' Participation in Research (PAR-21-187) is an NIH Research Education Program (R25) funding opportunity designed to strengthen the pipeline of clinician-scientists by building structured mentoring networks and related educational supports. Run through the National Institutes of Health and aligned with the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) mission areas, the program focuses on recruiting and preparing individuals with specific clinical and disciplinary backgrounds to enter and stay in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research careers. The emphasis here is not on funding a traditional research project, but on supporting well-designed research education activities that help clinicians become more engaged, skilled, and connected to research pathways.
The core activity supported under this announcement is mentoring. Applicants are expected to propose creative, organized mentoring structures that can guide clinician-scientists toward research participation and longer-term research independence. In practice, this usually means building networks that connect mentees with experienced investigators, creating intentional mentoring plans and milestones, and providing professional development that addresses common barriers clinicians face when trying to participate in research (for example, limited protected time, lack of research-focused peer communities, or gaps in training around grant writing and study design). Because the FOA is explicitly labeled "Clinical Trial Not Allowed," the proposed program cannot include conducting clinical trials as part of its activities, though educational content can still cover clinical research methods as training.
Eligibility is broad across many U.S.-based organization types, reflecting an intent to reach diverse institutions and settings where clinician-scientists are trained or employed. 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 (including those other than federally recognized governments); public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education, which are separately eligible); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; and other eligible entities. The FOA also highlights additional eligible applicant categories such as 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), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, and U.S. territories or possessions.
There are also clear limits on foreign participation. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign institutions) cannot apply as the main applicant organization, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply. However, "foreign components" are allowed as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, meaning a U.S. applicant can include certain international elements when they are justified and compliant with NIH policy, even though the award itself must be led by an eligible U.S.-based applicant.
Administrative details from the source listing include the funding instrument type (grant), the activity category (health), and the CFDA/Assistance Listing number 93.173. The opportunity is listed as discretionary and is managed by NIH. The original closing date shown is 2024-10-01. The listing does not provide an award ceiling or expected number of awards in the provided text, suggesting applicants should consult the full FOA and related NIH documentation for budget guidance, project period expectations, review criteria, and any institute-specific priorities tied to NIDCD. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as support for a mentoring-centered research education program that helps clinicians build the skills, relationships, and trajectory needed to participate meaningfully in research, without using the grant to run clinical trials.Apply for PAR 21 187
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIDCD's Mentoring Networks to Enhance Clinician-Scientists' Participation in Research (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): 93.173.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2021-03-31.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-10-01. (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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NIDCD Mentoring Networks to Enhance Clinician-Scientists' Participation in Research (PAR-21-187)
1) What is PAR-21-187?
PAR-21-187 is an NIH Research Education Program (R25) funding opportunity run through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and aligned with the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) mission areas. It supports structured mentoring networks and related research education activities intended to strengthen the pipeline of clinician-scientists participating in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research careers.
2) What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is to recruit, prepare, and support individuals with relevant clinical and disciplinary backgrounds so they can enter and remain in research career pathways. The emphasis is on mentoring-centered research education activities that help clinicians become more engaged, skilled, and connected to research pathways over time.
3) Is this grant meant to fund a traditional research project?
No. The focus is not on funding a traditional research project. Instead, the opportunity supports well-designed research education activities, with mentoring as the core activity.
4) What types of activities does the program support?
The program supports building structured mentoring networks and educational supports. Examples described include connecting mentees with experienced investigators, creating intentional mentoring plans and milestones, and offering professional development to help clinicians overcome common barriers to participating in research.
5) What is the core activity required under this announcement?
Mentoring is the core activity. Applicants are expected to propose creative, organized mentoring structures that guide clinician-scientists toward research participation and longer-term research independence.
6) What does a "structured mentoring network" mean in practice?
Based on the description provided, it typically means building networks that connect mentees with experienced investigators, setting intentional mentoring plans and milestones, and providing professional development supports that are designed to help clinicians stay engaged with research pathways.
7) What barriers for clinicians is this program trying to address?
The description highlights barriers such as limited protected time, lack of research-focused peer communities, and gaps in training related to grant writing and study design. Proposed programs can include professional development that targets these kinds of challenges.
8) Are clinical trials allowed under this funding opportunity?
No. The opportunity is labeled "Clinical Trial Not Allowed," which means the proposed program cannot include conducting clinical trials as part of its activities.
9) Can the program still teach clinical research methods even though clinical trials are not allowed?
Yes. While the program cannot conduct clinical trials as part of its activities, educational content can still cover clinical research methods as training.
10) Who can apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is broad across many U.S.-based organization types. Eligible applicants include various levels of government (state, county, city/township, and special district), independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, and other eligible entities.
11) Are minority-serving institutions and community-based organizations included in eligible applicant categories?
Yes. Additional eligible categories highlighted include Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, AANAPISIs, Hispanic-serving Institutions, HBCUs, TCCUs, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, and U.S. territories or possessions.
12) Can a non-U.S. (foreign) organization apply as the main applicant?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign institutions) cannot apply as the main applicant organization, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply.
13) Are any international elements allowed in an application?
Yes. "Foreign components" are allowed as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement. This means a U.S. applicant can include certain international elements when justified and compliant with NIH policy, even though the award must be led by an eligible U.S.-based applicant.
14) What federal agency manages this opportunity?
The opportunity is managed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is aligned with NIDCD mission areas.
15) What is the funding instrument and activity category?
The funding instrument type is a grant. The activity category is health.
16) What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?
The CFDA/Assistance Listing number provided is 93.173.
17) Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. The source listing describes the opportunity as discretionary.
18) What is the closing date shown in the listing?
The original closing date shown is 2024-10-01.
19) Does the listing provide an award ceiling or the expected number of awards?
No. The provided text states that the listing does not provide an award ceiling or expected number of awards.
20) Where should applicants look for budget guidance, project period expectations, and review criteria?
The provided text indicates applicants should consult the full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and related NIH documentation for budget guidance, project period expectations, review criteria, and any institute-specific priorities tied to NIDCD.
21) What is the overall takeaway for what NIH is trying to support through this FOA?
Overall, it is support for a mentoring-centered research education program that helps clinicians build skills, relationships, and a longer-term trajectory toward meaningful research participation and independence, without using the grant to run clinical trials.
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