Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA DA 22 020
Growing Great Ideas: Research Education Course in Product Development and Entrepreneurship for Life Science Researchers (UE5 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is an NIH discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-DA-22-020; CFDA 93.279) that supports the creation and delivery of research education programs focused on biomedical entrepreneurship, innovation, and product development. The core purpose is to help life science researchers, specifically those working in drug addiction research, build practical skills for translating scientific discoveries into real-world biomedical products. Rather than funding clinical trials, this announcement is explicitly set up for education and training activities, meaning applicants are expected to design and run short courses or structured education programs, not conduct clinical trial work.
A central requirement is that the applicant institution must already have a strong, established, and well-recognized entrepreneurship teaching program. NIH is looking for organizations that can demonstrate they have both the capability and the commitment to adapt, customize, and deliver an integrated curriculum tailored to academic life scientists. In practice, this implies a course design that goes beyond general business concepts and speaks directly to the realities of biomedical translation, such as product development pathways, commercialization strategy, regulatory considerations, intellectual property, market assessment, team science, and innovation processes, all framed around the needs and context of addiction-related research.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations and governmental entities, such as state, county, 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; tribal organizations other than federally recognized governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (outside of higher education); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and other eligible entities. The FOA also highlights several mission-relevant categories of eligible applicants, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian 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, and eligible federal agencies, as well as U.S. territories or possessions.
Foreign eligibility is limited. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply as the primary applicant. However, foreign components are allowed when they meet the NIH Grants Policy Statement definition, meaning a U.S. applicant could potentially include certain foreign elements as part of the project if they are justified and compliant with NIH policy.
Key administrative details include an original closing date of 2021-11-18 and a creation date of 2021-07-06. The award ceiling is listed as $320,000. The FOA is issued by the National Institutes of Health, and the activity category is listed under education and health, consistent with the UE5 research education mechanism and the emphasis on developing and implementing a focused curriculum rather than supporting hypothesis-driven research or clinical trials.Apply for RFA DA 22 020
- The National Institutes of Health in the education, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Growing Great Ideas: Research Education Course in Product Development and Entrepreneurship for Life Science Researchers (UE5 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): 93.279.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2021-07-06.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-11-18. (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 $320,000.00 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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FAQs: Growing Great Ideas (RFA-DA-22-020) - UE5 Research Education (Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is an NIH discretionary grant to support the creation and delivery of research education programs that teach biomedical entrepreneurship, innovation, and product development skills to life science researchers.
2) What is the official name and identifier for the opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Growing Great Ideas: Research Education Course in Product Development and Entrepreneurship for Life Science Researchers (UE5 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)." The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-DA-22-020 and the CFDA number is 93.279.
3) What is the primary goal of the program?
The core purpose is to help life science researchers build practical skills to translate scientific discoveries into real-world biomedical products, with a specific focus on researchers working in drug addiction research.
4) What types of activities does NIH expect applicants to propose?
Applicants are expected to design and run short courses or structured education programs focused on entrepreneurship and product development for academic life scientists. The emphasis is on education and training activities rather than conducting research studies.
5) Are clinical trials allowed under this funding opportunity?
No. The opportunity is explicitly "Clinical Trial Not Allowed," and it is set up for education and training activities rather than clinical trial work.
6) What topic areas should the curriculum cover?
Based on the description, NIH is looking for an integrated curriculum tailored to academic life scientists that goes beyond general business concepts and addresses biomedical translation realities. Examples of topic areas include product development pathways, commercialization strategy, regulatory considerations, intellectual property, market assessment, team science, and innovation processes, framed around addiction-related research.
7) Is there a requirement related to entrepreneurship teaching experience?
Yes. A central requirement is that the applicant institution must already have a strong, established, and well-recognized entrepreneurship teaching program. NIH is looking for organizations that can demonstrate capability and commitment to adapt, customize, and deliver an integrated curriculum for academic life scientists.
8) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many U.S.-based organizations and governmental entities. Examples listed include state, county, 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; tribal organizations other than federally recognized governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (outside of higher education); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and other eligible entities.
9) Are specific institution types called out as mission-relevant or highlighted?
Yes. The FOA highlights several mission-relevant categories of eligible applicants, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian 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, and U.S. territories or possessions.
10) Can a non-U.S. (foreign) organization apply as the primary applicant?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply as the primary applicant.
11) Are foreign components allowed in any way?
Yes, foreign components are allowed when they meet the NIH Grants Policy Statement definition. This means a U.S. applicant could potentially include certain foreign elements as part of the project if they are justified and compliant with NIH policy.
12) What is the funding mechanism or activity type?
The mechanism is UE5, described as a research education program. The activity category is listed under education and health, consistent with supporting curriculum development and delivery rather than hypothesis-driven research or clinical trials.
13) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $320,000.
14) Who is issuing this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
15) What are the key dates provided?
The creation date is 2021-07-06, and the original closing date is 2021-11-18.
16) What kind of participants is this program meant to serve?
The program is intended for life science researchers, specifically including those working in drug addiction research, who need practical training in entrepreneurship, innovation, and product development to translate discoveries into biomedical products.
17) Does this opportunity fund general business training?
The description suggests NIH is not looking for a generic business course. Instead, the curriculum is expected to be customized for academic life scientists and focused on biomedical translation topics such as regulatory considerations, intellectual property, market assessment, and product development pathways.
18) Does this opportunity support product development work itself?
The stated emphasis is on education and training through courses or structured education programs. It is not described as funding product development projects or clinical studies; it is designed to teach researchers the practical skills needed for translation and commercialization.
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