Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA TW 16 001
Apply for RFA TW 16 001
- The HHS-NIH11 in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fogarty Global Injury and Trauma Research Training Program (D43)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.313, 93.989,.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 17, 2015 and posted on Dec 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 24, 2016. (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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fogarty Global Injury and Trauma Research Training Program (D43) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health (NIH), listed under Funding Opportunity Number RFA TW 16 001. It is designed to build and strengthen injury and trauma research capacity at academic institutions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) by supporting structured research training programs. In practical terms, the grant aims to help LMIC institutions develop the people, skills, and research environments needed to conduct high-quality injury and trauma research that can inform prevention strategies, clinical care improvements, and policy decisions in settings where injury burden is often high and resources can be limited.
This opportunity uses the NIH D43 training grant mechanism, which is typically focused on organized, programmatic research training rather than funding a single standalone research project. The central emphasis is on training and capacity building: developing researchers, strengthening mentorship, expanding methodological expertise, and improving the institutional ability to sustain injury and trauma research over time. While the short description does not list specific training components, D43 programs commonly support activities such as mentored research experiences, coursework or workshops in research methods and ethics, skills development in data collection and analysis, grant writing support, and building collaborative links that enhance long-term research productivity at LMIC institutions.
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, with additional eligible applicants possible as indicated in the original announcement text. The funding is categorized under health, and it is associated with CFDA numbers 93.313 and 93.989. The sponsoring agency is identified as HHS-NIH11, reflecting NIH involvement, with Fogarty International Center being the key NIH component typically associated with global research training initiatives.
Key administrative details include an original and current closing date of February 24, 2016, with the opportunity posted and created on December 17, 2015. The award ceiling is listed as $250,000, indicating the maximum amount available per award under the announcement. The listing shows "ExpectedAwards:" but does not provide a number in the source data provided, so the anticipated count of funded awards is not specified here. Overall, the program is best understood as a targeted investment in sustainable research training infrastructure and human capacity in LMIC academic settings, specifically focused on the field of injury and trauma research.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is called the Fogarty Global Injury and Trauma Research Training Program (D43).
What agency is offering this funding?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH). The listing identifies the sponsoring agency as HHS-NIH11, and the Fogarty International Center is the NIH component typically associated with global research training initiatives.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA TW 16 001.
What type of grant mechanism is used?
This opportunity uses the NIH D43 training grant mechanism, which is designed for organized, programmatic research training rather than funding a single standalone research project.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to build and strengthen injury and trauma research capacity at academic institutions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) by supporting structured research training programs. The focus is on developing people, skills, mentorship, and research environments that can sustain high-quality injury and trauma research over time.
What research area does this opportunity focus on?
The focus area is injury and trauma research, with an emphasis on generating evidence that can inform prevention strategies, clinical care improvements, and policy decisions, particularly in settings with high injury burden and limited resources.
Is this grant intended to fund a single research project?
No. Based on the D43 mechanism described, the central emphasis is training and capacity building through a structured program, not a single standalone research project.
What kinds of activities might a D43 training program support?
While the short description does not list required training components, it notes that D43 programs commonly support activities such as mentored research experiences, coursework or workshops in research methods and ethics, skills development in data collection and analysis, grant writing support, and building collaborative links that strengthen long-term research productivity at LMIC institutions.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The description also notes that additional eligible applicants may be possible as indicated in the original announcement text.
Are LMIC institutions the intended beneficiaries?
Yes. The opportunity is designed to build and strengthen injury and trauma research capacity at academic institutions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $250,000, which is the maximum amount listed per award under the announcement.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The listing shows an "ExpectedAwards:" field but does not provide a number in the source information provided, so the anticipated count of funded awards is not specified here.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted and created on December 17, 2015. The original and current closing date is February 24, 2016.
Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What general funding category does this opportunity fall under?
The funding is categorized under health.
What CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA numbers 93.313 and 93.989.
What outcomes is the program trying to enable in LMIC settings?
The program aims to help LMIC institutions develop the people, skills, mentorship, and research environments needed to conduct high-quality injury and trauma research that can support prevention, improve clinical care, and inform policy decisions in contexts where injury burden is often high and resources may be limited.
What does "capacity building" mean in the context of this announcement?
In this context, capacity building refers to strengthening the ability of LMIC academic institutions to sustain injury and trauma research over time by developing researchers, expanding methodological expertise, strengthening mentorship, and improving the institutional research environment.
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