Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 17 455
The NIAID Research Education Program (R25) is a discretionary NIH grant opportunity designed to fund research education activities that fall within the mission areas of the National Institutes of Health, with this specific program focused on the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The central purpose is workforce development: supporting educational efforts that complement and strengthen existing training pathways so the United States has a well-prepared pipeline of biomedical, behavioral, and clinical researchers working in areas aligned with NIAID priorities (for example, allergy, immunology, and infectious disease-related research). In practice, this type of program typically supports structured educational experiences such as courses, curriculum development, workshops, seminars, and other organized research education activities meant to enhance research readiness and research career preparation rather than functioning as a standard research project grant.
This opportunity is offered as a grant under the NIH Research Education (R25) activity code and is cataloged under CFDA number 93.855. The funding opportunity is identified as PAR-17-455, created on August 11, 2017, with an original closing date listed as December 5, 2019. The award ceiling is noted as $325,000. The listing does not specify the expected number of awards.
Eligibility is broad and spans many types of U.S.-based organizations. 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 that are not 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, since higher education institutions are already captured in their own category); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. The opportunity also explicitly calls out additional eligible applicants such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), faith-based or community-based organizations, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Indian/Native American Tribal Governments other than federally recognized entities, regional organizations, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), eligible federal government agencies, and U.S. territories or possessions. This emphasis signals an interest in supporting diverse institutions and community-connected organizations that can broaden participation and strengthen the research workforce in NIAID mission areas.
At the same time, the announcement places clear restrictions on foreign involvement. 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 to apply, and foreign components, as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed. In other words, applications must be fully domestic in organizational footprint and project execution, without foreign components.
Overall, PAR-17-455 supports education-focused programs that build and enhance research training capacity related to allergy and infectious disease science. It is geared toward organizations that can deliver high-quality, organized research education experiences and strengthen the national workforce needed for biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research in NIAID mission areas, while maintaining a strictly U.S.-based applicant and program structure.Apply for PAR 17 455
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIAID Research Education Program (R25)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.855.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2017-08-11.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-12-05. (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 $325,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - NIAID Research Education Program (R25) (PAR-17-455)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the NIAID Research Education Program (R25), an NIH discretionary grant that supports research education activities aligned with the mission of the National Institutes of Health, and specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
2) What is the main purpose of PAR-17-455?
The central purpose is workforce development. The program is intended to support educational efforts that complement and strengthen existing training pathways, helping build a well-prepared pipeline of biomedical, behavioral, and clinical researchers working in NIAID priority areas (such as allergy, immunology, and infectious disease-related research).
3) Is this a research project grant?
No. The description emphasizes research education rather than a standard research project grant. It supports organized educational experiences intended to enhance research readiness and research career preparation.
4) What kinds of activities are typically supported under this R25 program?
Programs typically support structured educational experiences such as courses, curriculum development, workshops, seminars, and other organized research education activities focused on strengthening research training capacity and preparing participants for research careers.
5) Which NIH institute is this program focused on?
This specific R25 program is focused on NIAID (the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases).
6) What research areas does NIAID emphasize in this opportunity?
The opportunity highlights alignment with NIAID priorities, with examples including allergy, immunology, and infectious disease-related research.
7) What is the funding opportunity identification number?
The funding opportunity is identified as PAR-17-455.
8) What is the NIH activity code for this program?
The activity code is NIH Research Education (R25).
9) What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The program is cataloged under CFDA number 93.855.
10) When was PAR-17-455 created?
The listing states it was created on August 11, 2017.
11) What is the original closing date listed for this opportunity?
The original closing date listed is December 5, 2019.
12) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is noted as $325,000.
13) Does the listing say how many awards will be made?
No. The listing does not specify the expected number of awards.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad for U.S.-based organizations. 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 that are not 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), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses.
15) Are institutions serving specific communities explicitly included as eligible?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly calls out Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, AANAPISIs (Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions), 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 government agencies, and U.S. territories or possessions (among others).
16) Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations are explicitly listed among additional eligible applicants.
17) Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses are listed as eligible, and small businesses are also listed as eligible.
18) Are nonprofit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible, as long as they are not institutions of higher education (since higher education institutions are already included under their own eligibility category).
19) Are non-U.S. (foreign) institutions eligible to apply?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and foreign institutions are not eligible to apply.
20) Can a U.S. organization apply if it has a non-domestic component?
No. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply under this announcement.
21) Are foreign components allowed in the proposed program?
No. Foreign components (as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement) are not allowed. The application must be fully domestic in organizational footprint and project execution, without foreign components.
22) What is the overall emphasis of this funding opportunity?
PAR-17-455 emphasizes education-focused programs that build and enhance research training capacity related to allergy and infectious disease science, with the goal of strengthening the U.S. research workforce in NIAID mission areas while maintaining a strictly U.S.-based applicant and program structure.
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