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

US · MD · Bethesda National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant open #RFA-OD-25-003
Response due Apr 09, 2027 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is soliciting R25 grant applications to support short courses focused on innovative methodologies and approaches in the behavioral and social sciences. The opportunity is designated as clinical trials not allowed, meaning funded activities must be educational/training in nature rather than interventional clinical research. The funding mechanism (R25) is specifically designed to support educational activities that complement and enhance NIH's research training mission. The solicitation window is open for approximately two years, suggesting multiple submission cycles.

What they want

Recipients will design and deliver short-course educational programs that introduce researchers to innovative methodologies and approaches within the behavioral and social sciences. Activities must not include clinical trials. Programs are expected to align with NIH's broader research training and workforce development objectives. The R25 mechanism funds science education activities including courses, curricula, and related educational initiatives.
Deliverables
  • Short course curriculum and educational materials
  • Training programs in innovative behavioral and social science methodologies
  • Progress and performance reports as required by NIH
Technical requirements
  • Clinical trials are not allowed under this funding opportunity
  • Must use NIH R25 education grant mechanism
  • Programs must focus on innovative methodologies and approaches in behavioral and social sciences
  • Educational/training activities only — no interventional clinical research

How they evaluate

  • Scientific and technical merit (standard NIH peer review criteria)
  • Significance and innovation of the educational approach
  • Approach and feasibility of short course design
  • Qualifications of investigators and institutional environment
Submission: Grants.gov federal grants portal (electronic submission)

Risks & flags

  • Very long open window (2+ years) suggests rolling submission cycles rather than a wired award, which is normal for NIH R25s — no strong red flags identified
  • No dollar value or award ceiling disclosed, limiting competitive budget benchmarking

Market context

inferred from NAICS
Educational Services
NAICS 611310
US market size
$340B
Typical award
$50K – $25M
Typical buyers
DoDVAStates
Commonly required
Accreditation

Sector-level estimate — full code lookup not yet in catalog.

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