Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA HL 24 004
The Programs for Inclusion and Diversity Among Individuals Engaged in Health-Related Research (PRIDE) funding opportunity (RFA-HL-24-004) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Education Program award using the R25 mechanism, led by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Its central purpose is to strengthen the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce by expanding mentoring and research education opportunities for scientists who are underrepresented in the biomedical sciences, as defined in NIH guidance (NOT-OD-20-031). The program is built around the idea that sustained, structured mentoring and targeted research education can help promising junior faculty build durable research careers and become competitive for NIH and other extramural research funding, particularly in areas aligned with NHLBI priorities.
At the practical level, this announcement seeks applications from senior faculty, established investigators, and experienced mentors who can design, run, and continuously improve PRIDE “Summer Institutes.” These institutes are intended to serve as intensive, cohort-based training and mentoring experiences for eligible junior faculty with research interests in heart, lung, blood, and sleep (HLBS) disorders. The FOA emphasizes long-term mentoring relationships rather than one-off workshops, with the expectation that participants leave the program with stronger research direction, improved skills and networks, and a clearer pathway toward independent funding. The educational approach is meant to be creative but must stay centered on two main activity types: research experiences (hands-on or highly applied opportunities that advance participants research capability) and structured mentoring activities (deliberate mentoring plans, guidance, professional development, and sustained advisor engagement).
The success of a PRIDE Summer Institute is not judged only by whether sessions were delivered, but by measurable outcomes tied to career advancement. NHLBI indicates it will evaluate programs using concrete metrics, including the total number of participants and their demographic characteristics; participant career progress such as movement into independent research roles, employment and promotion in research or research-related positions; scholarly productivity such as authorship of peer-reviewed scientific publications in STEM fields; and evidence of increased competitiveness for funding, reflected in independent grant support from NIH or other sources after completing the institute. In other words, applicants are expected to build programs that can demonstrate they are moving junior faculty toward independent, fundable research trajectories, not just providing short-term training.
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant, with a health funding activity focus and CFDA listings that include 93.233 and several NHLBI-related research support numbers (93.837, 93.838, 93.839, 93.840). The FOA title includes “Clinical Trial Not Allowed,” which means the funded R25 program itself cannot propose or conduct clinical trials as part of the grant-supported activities; the emphasis is on research education and mentoring infrastructure and experiences rather than trial execution under this award.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic organizations and governmental entities. Eligible applicants listed 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 and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions where that distinction is irrelevant); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. The announcement also highlights additional eligible applicant categories aligned with the diversity mission, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), as well as faith-based or community-based organizations, eligible federal agencies, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions.
There are also clear restrictions related to foreign involvement. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and non-domestic foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply. However, “foreign components” as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement are allowed, which generally means limited, well-justified foreign involvement may be permissible under NIH rules even though the applicant organization must be domestic and the project cannot be run as a non-U.S. component of a U.S. institution.
The opportunity record lists an award ceiling of $317,000 and shows an original closing date of 2023-03-10, with a creation date of 2023-01-10. Overall, this FOA is best understood as an NHLBI workforce development investment: it funds the design and delivery of structured Summer Institute programs that provide intensive research education and sustained mentoring to underrepresented junior faculty in HLBS research, with accountability based on real career outcomes like publications, promotions, and independent grant funding.Apply for RFA HL 24 004
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Programs for Inclusion and Diversity Among Individuals Engaged in Health-Related Research (PRIDE) (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): 93.233, 93.837, 93.838, 93.839, 93.840.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-01-10.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-03-10. (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 $317,000.00 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)
What is the PRIDE funding opportunity (RFA-HL-24-004)?
Programs for Inclusion and Diversity Among Individuals Engaged in Health-Related Research (PRIDE) (RFA-HL-24-004) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Education Program award that uses the R25 mechanism and is led by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The focus is on building research education and mentoring infrastructure through PRIDE "Summer Institutes" that support career development for eligible junior faculty.
Which NIH Institute leads this opportunity?
This funding opportunity is led by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) within NIH.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The central purpose is to strengthen the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce by expanding mentoring and research education opportunities for scientists who are underrepresented in the biomedical sciences, as defined in NIH guidance (NOT-OD-20-031). The program is designed to help promising junior faculty build durable research careers and become more competitive for NIH and other extramural research funding, especially in areas aligned with NHLBI priorities.
What does the R25 mechanism support in this FOA?
Based on the description provided, the R25 supports research education and mentoring-focused programming (not a traditional research project). Specifically, it funds the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of PRIDE Summer Institutes that provide intensive, cohort-based training and long-term mentoring for eligible junior faculty in heart, lung, blood, and sleep (HLBS) research areas.
Who is this FOA intended to serve?
The Summer Institutes are intended for eligible junior faculty who are underrepresented in the biomedical sciences (per NIH guidance) and who have research interests in heart, lung, blood, and sleep (HLBS) disorders. The overall emphasis is on helping these junior faculty progress toward independent, fundable research careers.
Who should apply to run a PRIDE Summer Institute?
The announcement seeks applications from senior faculty, established investigators, and experienced mentors who can design, implement, and continuously improve PRIDE Summer Institutes. The FOA emphasizes the capacity to provide sustained, structured mentoring and targeted research education rather than isolated or one-time training events.
What are PRIDE “Summer Institutes” in this context?
PRIDE Summer Institutes are intensive, cohort-based training and mentoring experiences for eligible junior faculty. They are expected to provide meaningful research education and sustained mentoring relationships, with the goal that participants leave with stronger research direction, improved skills and networks, and a clearer pathway toward independent funding aligned with NHLBI priorities.
What types of activities must a PRIDE Summer Institute include?
The educational approach can be creative, but it must stay centered on two main activity types: (1) research experiences (hands-on or highly applied opportunities that advance participants' research capability) and (2) structured mentoring activities (deliberate mentoring plans, guidance, professional development, and sustained advisor engagement).
Is the program focused on one-time workshops or long-term mentoring?
The FOA emphasizes long-term mentoring relationships rather than one-off workshops. The expectation is that mentoring is sustained and structured, supporting participants beyond a single training event and helping them move toward independent research careers.
How will NHLBI evaluate whether a PRIDE Summer Institute is successful?
NHLBI indicates programs will be evaluated using measurable outcomes tied to career advancement. Metrics described include: the total number of participants and their demographic characteristics; participant career progress (such as movement into independent research roles, employment and promotion in research or research-related positions); scholarly productivity (such as authorship of peer-reviewed STEM publications); and evidence of increased competitiveness for funding, including independent grant support from NIH or other sources after completing the institute.
What outcomes are expected for participants after completing the institute?
Applicants are expected to build programs that move participants toward independent, fundable research trajectories. Outcomes highlighted include clearer research direction, improved skills and networks, increased scholarly productivity (peer-reviewed publications), career advancement (including promotions or independent research roles), and greater competitiveness for independent grant funding from NIH or other sources.
What research areas are the focus of this FOA?
The Summer Institutes are intended for junior faculty with research interests in heart, lung, blood, and sleep (HLBS) disorders, reflecting areas aligned with NHLBI priorities.
Is this opportunity categorized as a discretionary grant?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant with a health funding activity focus.
What CFDA listings are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity references CFDA 93.233 and several NHLBI-related research support numbers: 93.837, 93.838, 93.839, and 93.840.
Are clinical trials allowed under this FOA?
No. The FOA title includes "Clinical Trial Not Allowed." This means the funded R25 program itself cannot propose or conduct clinical trials as part of the grant-supported activities. The emphasis is on research education and mentoring infrastructure and experiences rather than running clinical trials under this award.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad for domestic (U.S.) organizations and governmental entities. Eligible applicants listed 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 and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses.
Are minority-serving institutions and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement highlights additional eligible applicant categories aligned with the diversity mission, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). It also notes faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, eligible federal agencies, and other listed domestic entities.
Can a non-U.S. (foreign) organization apply as the applicant?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and non-domestic foreign institutions are not eligible to apply as the applicant organization for this opportunity.
Are non-domestic components of U.S. organizations eligible?
No. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply.
Are foreign components allowed in any form?
Yes, foreign components (as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement) are allowed. This generally indicates that limited, well-justified foreign involvement may be permissible under NIH rules, even though the applicant organization must be domestic and the project cannot be run as a non-U.S. component of a U.S. institution.
What is the award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity record lists an award ceiling of $317,000.
What is the closing date shown in the opportunity record?
The opportunity record shows an original closing date of 2023-03-10.
What is the creation date shown in the opportunity record?
The opportunity record shows a creation date of 2023-01-10.
What does this FOA fund in practical terms?
In practical terms, it funds the design and delivery of structured PRIDE Summer Institute programs that provide intensive research education and sustained mentoring to underrepresented junior faculty in HLBS research. The FOA emphasizes continuous program improvement and accountability through real career outcomes (such as publications, promotions, and independent grant funding) rather than simply delivering training sessions.
What is the core strategy behind the PRIDE program model described here?
The program is built on the idea that sustained, structured mentoring combined with targeted research education can help promising junior faculty strengthen their research direction, expand skills and networks, and become more competitive for NIH and other extramural funding, particularly in areas aligned with NHLBI priorities.
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