OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesRFA-OD-25-003

Short Courses on Innovative Methodologies and Approaches in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (R25 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Apr 9, 2027(178 days left)Up to $200,000

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH research-education grant for organizations that design and run short courses teaching behavioral and social science research methods, not for businesses selling products or services. Universities, nonprofits, governments, school districts, and small businesses with a training or research mission fit best. Retail, finance, or real estate firms with no education or biomedical research angle should not bother applying.

Best for
Universities and colleges running research training programs, Nonprofits with a 501(c)(3) that develop science or health curricula, State, local, and tribal government agencies with workforce training missions, Small businesses that build and deliver research-methods training
Not for
Retail, finance, or real estate businesses with no training or research mission, Foreign organizations or U.S. organizations with foreign components, Applicants seeking operating capital or product development money rather than education funding
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (education, training, workforce)
94
Strong Match
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (medical, biomedical, clinical)
90
Strong Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (social)
75
Strong Match
Arts & CultureMatches your industry (creative)
72
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Training, Education, Curriculum development
Who can apply
Nonprofits, State and local governments, Colleges and universities, Small businesses, For-profit companies, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
Up to $200,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
April 9, 2027.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The largest single award is $200,000, and total program funding is also listed at $200,000.
Who can apply for this grant?
Universities, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), state, county, city, and tribal governments, school districts, housing authorities, faith-based and community organizations, and small businesses may apply. For-profit organizations other than small businesses are also listed as eligible. Foreign entities and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses are eligible, but the notice does not specify whether sole proprietors or single-member LLCs qualify, so check the full solicitation before assuming you can apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are both listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

NIH R25 research education grants to develop short courses teaching innovative behavioral and social science research methodologies. Eligible applicants include universities, nonprofits, state/local/tribal governments, school districts, housing authorities, faith/community organizations, and small businesses; foreign entities are excluded.

About this grant

The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this R25 program is to support educational activities that complement and/or enhance the training of a workforce to meet the nations biomedical, behavioral and clinical research needs. To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this FOA will support creative educational activities with a primary focus on: Courses for Skills Development

Who can apply

Other Eligible Applicants include the following:

Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.

Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Education
  • Science
  • Health
  • Workforce

Program contact

National Institutes of Healthgrantsinfo@nih.gov301-402-2541

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