Mentoring Resources and Activities
🏛 National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for researchers and academic institutions seeking to develop, implement, or evaluate mentoring resources and activities in nursing research. Eligible applicants typically include universities, medical schools, nursing schools, research institutions, and established research centers with institutional capacity to support mentoring programs. The program supports projects that improve the quality of mentoring relationships, develop mentoring frameworks, create educational materials, and advance the science of mentoring in nursing and related health sciences fields. Geographic scope is nationwide, and applicants must have institutional support and access to the research community they aim to serve.
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Key dates
- May 28, 2025 Applications open
- Apr 27, 2026 Application deadline
- Sep 1, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 1, 2026 Project start
Program description
The purpose of this notice is to inform the research community that the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), with other NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices (ICOs) listed above, intends to publish a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research on Mentoring Resources and Activities.
This initiative will solicit applications to support activities that provide career mentoring and applied, hands-on, mentored research experiences to promote career advancement among nurse scientists and expand the population of nurse scientists with NIH-funded research programs.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- NIH Form SF-424 (R&R) Application for Federal Assistance
- Project Narrative (typically 10-15 pages, including specific aims, significance, innovation, approach, and evaluation plan)
- Biographical sketches of key personnel (NIH format, max 5 pages each)
- Budget and budget justification
- Letters of institutional support and commitment from participating organizations
- Curriculum vitae or mentoring-related publications demonstrating PI expertise
- Mentoring plan documentation or framework being developed/tested
- Data on institutional capacity and preliminary mentoring outcomes (if available)
Program contact
- 👤 Bill Duval, PhD National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
- 📧 bill.duval@nih.gov
- 📞 301-435-0380
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.361 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$57,577,134
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$22,922,703
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$21,569,241
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$21,520,028
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$20,637,207
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$20,579,767
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$20,359,653
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$20,254,434
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$19,085,847
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$18,080,014
Top States by Funding
- NY 12 awards $77.2M
- NC 7 awards $63.0M
- AK 1 awards $57.6M
- PA 9 awards $50.0M
- CA 5 awards $35.3M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.361). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $153,520,124 | |
| 2025 | $152,273,865 | |
| 2026 est. | $156,087,739 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for NINR Mentoring Resources and Activities?
Domestic nonprofit institutions, universities, hospitals, research centers, and government organizations conducting nursing research are eligible. PIs typically need research credentials and institutional affiliation. Individuals without institutional affiliation should contact NIH program staff.
What types of projects are fundable?
Fundable activities include developing mentoring curricula, establishing mentoring networks, conducting mentoring effectiveness research, creating toolkits or training programs, implementing institutional mentoring policies, and evaluating mentoring outcomes.
What is the typical funding range?
NIH nursing research mentoring grants typically range from $50,000–$300,000 annually, depending on project scope and mechanism, though specific amounts vary by funding opportunity.
How competitive is this grant?
Very competitive. NIH funding has typical success rates of 20–25% for research grants. Applications must demonstrate scientific rigor, institutional commitment, and clear mentoring outcomes aligned with NINR priorities.
When are deadlines?
Standard NIH deadlines are typically in February, June, and October, though specific deadlines vary. Check the official NINR funding announcement (FOA) or grants.gov for exact dates and submission requirements.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Align your mentoring intervention with NINR research priorities, which emphasize health equity, symptom science, implementation science, and precision health. Clearly explain how your project advances nursing science.
- Build a multidisciplinary team with documented mentoring expertise, diversity representation, and letters of commitment from participating institutions and mentors. Show institutional buy-in and sustainability planning.
- Use established mentoring frameworks and cite peer-reviewed literature on mentoring effectiveness. Include pilot data or preliminary results demonstrating the feasibility and impact of your approach.
- Develop clear, measurable outcomes tied to mentor/mentee competency, retention, diversity pipeline growth, or research productivity. Use validated instruments and appropriate comparison groups if evaluating impact.
- Submit early and engage NIH program officer feedback. NIH strongly encourages pre-submission inquiries to ensure your project fits the funding announcement and to strengthen your application before submission.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications often fail due to unclear mentoring outcomes or weak evaluation designs that don't demonstrate measurable impact on mentor and mentee development. Many applicants underestimate the importance of institutional commitment and sustainability; NIH expects detailed plans showing how the program will continue beyond the grant period. Weak alignment with NINR research priorities or failure to address health equity and diversity in mentoring also commonly leads to rejection.
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