RFA-DK-21-023: NIDDK Short-Term Research Experience Program to Unlock Potential (STEP-UP) (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2021.
National Institutes of Health offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on September 1, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 29, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR25
- Clinical trialsNot allowed
- Funded byNIDDK
- Median yearly award$237,597
- Typical project length8 years
- R25, Education Project. Research education programs: courses, research experiences and outreach that prepare people for research careers. Other open R25 notices.
Projects funded under RFA-DK-21-023 were run by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK, 7 projects). Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your project before you apply; the notice lists them.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read RFA-DK-21-023 in the NIH Guide.
Key dates
| Posted | April 29, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 1, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 7, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 15 applicant types the notice lists
- 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 (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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 Institutions) 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 allowed.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (70% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
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 encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, to pursue further studies or careers in research To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this FOA will support creative educational activities with a primary focus on: Research Experiences Mentoring Activities The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The over-arching goal of this National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) R25 program is to support educational activities that enhance the diversity of the biomedical, behavioral and clinical research workforce. NIDDK's Short-Term Research Experience for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP) provides funding to research institutions to provide for a national summer research experience program for both high school and undergraduate students for eight to ten weeks. STEP-UP seeks to facilitate exposure opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research on a national basis, including individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities.
Funded under RFA-DK-21-023 so far
NIH funded 7 projects under RFA-DK-21-023 in fiscal 2022 to 2026, at 7 institutions. The median yearly award was $237,597.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific High Schools STEP-UP to One Health | University of Hawaii at Manoa | 2026 | $291,567 |
| UCLA Short-Term Research Experience to Unlock Potential (UCLA STEP-UP) | University of California Los Angeles | 2026 | $230,926 |
| Genomics STEP-UP High School Coordinating Center Region A; Increasing Diversity Through Genomics Research Experiences | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | 2024 | $234,484 |
| Promoting diversity in research careers in diabetes, digestive and kidney diseases | University of Texas HLTH Science Center | 2024 | $378,427 |
| Wake Forest School of Medicine Short-Term Research Experience Program to Unlock Potential | Wake Forest University Health Sciences | 2024 | $231,657 |
| Summer Program for the Advancement of Research Relevant to NIDDK (SPARK) | Washington University | 2024 | $359,207 |
| UAB STEP-UP: Promoting Diversity through Team Mentored Research Experiences | University of Alabama at Birmingham | 2024 | $384,645 |
Who has won Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research (93.847) awarded $9.6 billion across 7,877 grant awards, an average of $1.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Michigan | 273 | $345 million |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | 187 | $272 million |
| University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Pennsylvania | 209 | $238 million |
| The Washington University | Missouri | 187 | $227 million |
| The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco | California | 176 | $208 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is RFA-DK-21-023 still open?
No. It closed on September 1, 2021.
Who can apply for NIDDK Short-Term Research Experience Program to Unlock Potential (STEP-UP) (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
National Institutes of Health accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for NIDDK Short-Term Research Experience Program to Unlock Potential (STEP-UP) (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
Closed September 1, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has been funded under RFA-DK-21-023?
NIH RePORTER lists 7 projects funded under RFA-DK-21-023 in fiscal 2022 to 2026, at 7 institutions. The most were at University of Hawaii at Manoa, University of California Los Angeles, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
Who has won Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Regents of the University of Michigan, The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education. The program made 7,877 awards worth $9.6 billion in that time.
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