Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 17 059
The National Cancer Institute Youth Enjoy Science Research Education Program (R25), funding opportunity number PAR-17-059, is a discretionary NIH grant program designed to support research education activities that align with NIH mission areas, with a specific NCI focus on cancer-related research education. The central purpose of this R25 opportunity is to strengthen and diversify the future biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce by supporting educational experiences that help students and trainees from diverse backgrounds gain meaningful exposure to research, mentorship, and career pathways. In practice, this type of program is commonly used to build structured research education initiatives such as youth-focused cancer research engagement, skills development, mentored research experiences, and other educational activities intended to broaden participation and improve representation across the research pipeline.
This opportunity is categorized under Education and Health and is associated with CFDA number 93.398. Awards are made as grants, and the listed award ceiling is $500,000. The program is open to a wide range of applicant organizations across government, education, nonprofit, and private sectors. Eligible applicants include state, county, city or 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; Native American tribal organizations (including those other than federally recognized tribal governments); public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (so long as they are not institutions of higher education, where relevant in the eligibility listing); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and other eligible entities as permitted by NIH policy.
NCI also highlights additional eligible applicant types that align closely with the diversity mission of the program, 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, tribal governments that are not federally recognized, and U.S. territories or possessions. This broad eligibility is meant to encourage programs rooted in the communities and institutions that are often best positioned to recruit, support, and mentor students who have been historically underrepresented in biomedical research.
At the same time, the announcement places clear restrictions on foreign involvement. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and non-domestic (non-U.S.) institutions are not eligible to apply, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply. In addition, foreign components, as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed under this opportunity. In other words, applicants must be U.S.-based eligible organizations and must structure their proposed work so that it does not rely on foreign components as defined by NIH.
The opportunity is issued by the National Institutes of Health, with NCI as the sponsoring institute for this specific R25. The source record lists an original closing date of September 25, 2019, and a creation date of November 25, 2016, which indicates the announcement is from a prior cycle; organizations considering a similar program would typically look for the most current NCI R25 Youth Enjoy Science or related funding opportunity announcements to confirm active dates, current requirements, and updated policy guidance.Apply for PAR 17 059
- The National Institutes of Health in the education, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Cancer Institute Youth Enjoy Science 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): 93.398.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-11-25.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-09-25. (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 $500,000.00 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)
1. What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Youth Enjoy Science Research Education Program (R25).
2. What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PAR-17-059.
3. What type of NIH program is this?
It is a discretionary NIH grant program under the R25 mechanism, intended to support research education activities that align with NIH mission areas, with a specific focus on cancer-related research education through NCI.
4. What is the central purpose of this R25 opportunity?
The central purpose is to strengthen and diversify the future biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce by supporting educational experiences that provide meaningful exposure to research, mentorship, and career pathways for students and trainees from diverse backgrounds.
5. What kinds of programs or activities does this opportunity commonly support?
Based on the description provided, this type of R25 is commonly used to build structured research education initiatives such as youth-focused cancer research engagement, skills development, mentored research experiences, and other educational activities designed to broaden participation and improve representation across the research pipeline.
6. Which NIH institute sponsors this specific opportunity?
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the sponsoring institute for this specific R25 opportunity, under the broader National Institutes of Health (NIH).
7. How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under Education and Health.
8. What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The associated CFDA number is 93.398.
9. What is the award type?
Awards are made as grants.
10. What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $500,000.
11. Who is eligible to apply?
The program is open to a wide range of applicant organizations across government, education, nonprofit, and private sectors. 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Native American tribal organizations (including those other than federally recognized tribal governments)
- Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (where applicable in the eligibility listing)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (where applicable in the eligibility listing)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Other eligible entities as permitted by NIH policy
12. Are there specific institution types that NCI highlights as particularly aligned with the program's diversity mission?
Yes. NCI highlights additional eligible applicant types that align closely with the program's diversity mission, 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
- Tribal governments that are not federally recognized
- U.S. territories or possessions
13. Why does the opportunity list such broad eligibility?
The broad eligibility is intended to encourage programs rooted in communities and institutions that are often best positioned to recruit, support, and mentor students who have been historically underrepresented in biomedical research.
14. Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible to apply?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and non-domestic (non-U.S.) institutions are not eligible to apply.
15. Can a U.S. organization apply if the project includes a non-U.S. component?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply.
16. Are foreign components allowed under this opportunity?
No. Foreign components, as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed under this opportunity.
17. What does the restriction on foreign components mean in practical terms?
It means applicants must be U.S.-based eligible organizations and must structure their proposed work so it does not rely on foreign components as defined by NIH.
18. What are the key dates shown for this opportunity?
The source record lists a creation date of November 25, 2016, and an original closing date of September 25, 2019.
19. Is this announcement from a current cycle?
The dates provided indicate the announcement is from a prior cycle. Organizations considering a similar program would typically look for the most current NCI R25 Youth Enjoy Science or related funding opportunity announcements to confirm active dates, current requirements, and updated policy guidance.
20. Where should an organization look if it wants an active version of this opportunity?
Based on the note provided, organizations should look for the most current NCI R25 Youth Enjoy Science or related funding opportunity announcements to confirm whether there is an active opportunity and to review current requirements and policies.
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