Initiative to Maximize Research Education in Genomics: Courses (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) | PAR 19 185

Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 19 185

The Initiative to Maximize Research Education in Genomics: Courses (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) research education grant opportunity sponsored through the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). It sits within the NIH Research Education Program (R25), which is designed to fund educational efforts that strengthen the research workforce and expand access to high-quality training in NIH mission areas. In this specific program, NHGRI is focusing on advanced-level genomics education that helps spread up-to-date knowledge and practical capabilities across the community, particularly as genomic technologies, analytical approaches, and best practices continue to change quickly.

The central purpose of the opportunity is to support advanced courses that disseminate new genomics knowledge, techniques, methods, and analytical approaches aligned with NHGRI priorities. The emphasis is on "Courses for Skills Development," meaning the program is aimed less at long-term degree programs and more at intensive, structured educational experiences that teach participants how to do something concrete and current in genomics. A strong fit would be courses that build practical competency in emerging genomics tools, data analysis strategies, interpretation frameworks, computational methods, or other cutting-edge approaches that researchers and professionals need to apply genomics in real research settings. The overall intent is workforce development through education: helping learners gain skills that can be directly translated into better research practice and broader adoption of modern genomics methods.

This funding opportunity is explicitly not intended to support clinical trials. The title includes "Clinical Trial Not Allowed," which signals that proposed activities cannot include conducting a clinical trial as part of the project. In other words, the funded work should focus on education and training in genomics rather than testing clinical interventions or running clinical research trials. Applicants should structure their projects accordingly, keeping the core deliverable as an educational course (or set of courses) that trains participants in genomics-relevant skills.

Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations and governmental entities. Eligible applicants listed for the opportunity include state, county, and city or township governments; 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; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized governments; nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education when applicable); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and other eligible entities. The announcement also highlights additional categories of eligible applicants, 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), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, and U.S. territories or possessions. This broad eligibility is consistent with an educational program that aims to spread genomics capacity widely and reach diverse communities and institutions.

At the same time, the opportunity draws clear boundaries around foreign participation. 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, and foreign components (as defined by NIH Grants Policy) are not allowed. Practically, this means the applicant organization and the project activities must be structured to remain fully domestic under NIH rules, without foreign components embedded in the proposed work.

From the source details provided, the funding opportunity title is "Initiative to Maximize Research Education in Genomics: Courses (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)," with the funding opportunity number PAR 19 185. It is a discretionary grant in the health funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 93.172. The agency is the National Institutes of Health. The opportunity record shows a creation date of 2019-02-12 and an original closing date of 2022-01-25, which is important for planning purposes because it suggests the posted closing date in this record has passed, and applicants would need to verify whether the FOA has been reissued, extended, or replaced by a newer announcement before preparing an application.

Overall, the program is best understood as NHGRI support for well-designed, advanced genomics courses that teach state-of-the-art skills and help more researchers and professionals effectively use modern genomics methods and analyses. The strongest proposals are likely to be those that clearly define the target audience, explain the specific skills gap the course will address, provide a thoughtful curriculum and instructional approach, and demonstrate how the training content aligns with NHGRI's genomics mission, all while staying within the R25 education scope and avoiding any clinical trial activities.

• The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Initiative to Maximize Research Education in Genomics: Courses (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): 93.172.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2019-02-12.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-01-25. (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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