Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 20 142
The Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant (Parent T32), Funding Opportunity Number PA 20 142, is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program designed to support structured institutional research training programs. Its central aim is to strengthen predoctoral and postdoctoral research training in areas aligned with the Nation's biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research priorities, while also helping build a diverse, highly trained scientific workforce. In practice, this means NIH is looking to fund institutions that can run well-organized training environments where trainees gain rigorous research experience alongside formal instruction and clear career development support, ultimately preparing them for research careers that measurably contribute to U.S. health-related needs.
A key feature of the T32 mechanism is that it is institutional rather than individual: the applicant organization proposes a full training program, and the grant supports cohorts of trainees appointed to that program. NIH expects these programs to be comprehensive and intentional, typically combining didactic elements (such as coursework, seminars, workshops, and responsible conduct of research training), mentored research experiences, and career development activities (such as grant writing, presentation skills, mentorship training, networking, and preparation for multiple career paths). The overall expectation is that trainees leave the program with stronger research skills, deeper scientific independence, and clearer career direction, positioning them to have a meaningful impact on health research.
The announcement allows for short-term research training as part of an overall training program, but it draws an important boundary: programs that propose only short-term predoctoral research training should not apply under this T32 parent announcement. NIH directs those applicants instead to the separate Kirschstein-NRSA Short-Term Institutional Research Training Grant Program (T35), which is specifically reserved for predoctoral short-term training (the notice points to PA-18-404 for that purpose). In other words, T32 is meant for broader, sustained institutional training programs rather than stand-alone short-term predoctoral experiences.
Clinical trial involvement is also specifically addressed. Under this FOA, appointed trainees are not permitted to lead an independent clinical trial. However, trainees are allowed to gain research experience on a clinical trial as long as the trial is led by a mentor or co-mentor. This distinction matters for programs in clinical and translational research: the training can include exposure to the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical trials, but the responsibility for leading the trial cannot rest with the trainee as an independent clinical trial leader under this funding opportunity.
Eligibility is focused on domestic institutions and organizations, with a wide range of eligible applicant types listed. Eligible applicants include various levels of government (state, county, city or township, and special district governments), independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education. The FOA also includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments, tribal organizations (including those other than federally recognized tribal governments), public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities, nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities, other than institutions of higher education), and even for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) as well as small businesses and other organizations. The opportunity further highlights additional eligible categories such as 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), eligible federal agencies, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, Indian/Native American tribal governments (other than federally recognized), and U.S. territories or possessions.
At the same time, the FOA is clear about what is not allowed with respect to foreign participation at the applicant level. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, including foreign organizations and foreign institutions, are not eligible to apply. Additionally, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply. This keeps the institutional applicant and the institutional components supported under the award within the United States and its eligible jurisdictions.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as a grant under the broader activity areas of education, environment, health, and income security and social services, and it is associated with multiple CFDA numbers (including, among others, 93.113, 93.172, 93.173, 93.213, 93.242, 93.273, and several additional NIH-related assistance listings). The posting information provided indicates an original closing date of 2023-05-25 and a creation date of 2020-03-20. The source excerpt does not specify an award ceiling or expected number of awards, which typically means applicants would need to consult the full FOA and institute-specific guidance to understand budget norms, slot caps, and the scale NIH anticipates supporting through this parent announcement.
Overall, PA 20 142 is best understood as NIH's main parent announcement for institutions seeking to build or maintain robust, mentor-driven research training programs for predoctoral and postdoctoral scholars. The program places strong emphasis on structured training that blends education, hands-on research, and career preparation; supports workforce development and diversity; restricts trainees from independently leading clinical trials while still allowing mentored clinical trial experience; and limits eligibility to U.S.-based applicant organizations and components.Apply for PA 20 142
- The National Institutes of Health in the education, environment, health, income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant (Parent T32)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.113, 93.172, 93.173, 93.213, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.351, 93.361, 93.398, 93.837, 93.838, 93.839, 93.840, 93.846, 93.855, 93.859, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2020-03-20.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-05-25. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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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