Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 11 147
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advanced Neural Prosthetics Research and Development (U01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.286 Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 14, 2011 and posted on Mar 14, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2012. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Independent school districts Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions 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 Foreign (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Advanced Neural Prosthetics Research and Development (U01) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PA-11-147) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding announcement aimed at moving neural prosthetic technologies out of early research and closer to real-world clinical use. The focus is on translational work and early-stage human testing, specifically supporting projects that can demonstrate a clear path toward clinically useful neural prosthetic devices. Rather than funding basic discovery alone, this program is structured to push device concepts through the practical steps needed to show that they work as intended, can be tested safely, and are ready to be evaluated in people through proof-of-concept or pilot clinical studies.
A key feature of this announcement is that it uses the cooperative agreement mechanism (U01). In practice, that usually means the NIH expects more active involvement than in a typical grant, with closer coordination between the funded team and the agency. The work is described as milestone-driven, which signals that applicants should propose well-defined technical and regulatory milestones and be prepared to show measurable progress over the project period. This setup is designed to support device development as an engineering and translational process, where success depends on hitting concrete performance, safety, and readiness targets rather than only generating publications.
The activities supported are broad but clearly centered on preparing neural prosthetic systems for clinical translation. Fundable work includes implementing and refining clinical prototype devices, conducting preclinical safety and efficacy testing, and carrying out design verification and validation activities that are commonly required for medical devices before they are used in humans. The FOA also supports work tied to seeking regulatory approval to begin clinical studies, which can include steps associated with preparing for and navigating regulatory pathways. Finally, the program explicitly includes proof-of-concept and pilot clinical studies, indicating that early human evaluation is within scope when justified and when the project is ready from a safety and development standpoint.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity in the health domain (listed under Health, Income Security, and Social Services) with CFDA numbers 93.286, 93.853, and 93.865, reflecting relevant NIH program areas tied to technological innovations for human health, neurosciences and neurological disorders, and child health/human development extramural research. The posting and creation date for the announcement were March 14, 2011, with an original and current closing date of January 7, 2012, and an archive date of February 7, 2012. The award ceiling is listed as $1,000,000, which indicates the maximum award amount anticipated under this announcement.
Eligibility is intentionally wide and includes many types of organizations that could contribute to neural prosthetics translation and early clinical evaluation. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses, as well as a range of governmental entities such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, special district governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The eligibility list also extends to Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and other tribal organizations, and it explicitly mentions additional eligible applicants such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and eligible federal agencies. Importantly, the announcement allows participation by non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations), regional organizations, and foreign components of U.S. organizations, which can be relevant for projects involving specialized device expertise, manufacturing, or clinical collaborations outside the United States.
For applicants or readers looking for the full official text, the announcement is linked through NIH at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-147.html. The provided contact route for technical access issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV, including help if the announcement cannot be accessed electronically or if there are linking problems.
FAQs: Advanced Neural Prosthetics Research and Development (U01) - PA-11-147
What is the Advanced Neural Prosthetics Research and Development (U01) opportunity?
It is an NIH funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PA-11-147) designed to move neural prosthetic technologies beyond early research and closer to real-world clinical use. The emphasis is on translational work, including early-stage human testing when appropriate, and on demonstrating a clear path toward clinically useful neural prosthetic devices.
What is the main goal of this funding announcement?
The goal is to support projects that can take neural prosthetic device concepts through practical development steps so they can be shown to work as intended, be tested safely, and be ready for evaluation in people through proof-of-concept or pilot clinical studies.
Is this opportunity focused on basic research or on translation to clinical use?
The focus is on translation to clinical use rather than basic discovery alone. The program is structured to push device concepts toward clinical readiness through development, testing, validation, and early human evaluation where justified.
What funding mechanism is used (U01), and what does that imply?
This opportunity uses the cooperative agreement mechanism (U01). This generally implies more active NIH involvement than a typical grant, including closer coordination between the funded team and the agency.
What does “milestone-driven” mean for applicants?
“Milestone-driven” indicates that applicants are expected to propose clear technical and regulatory milestones and demonstrate measurable progress over the project period. The emphasis is on hitting concrete performance, safety, and readiness targets, reflecting the engineering and translational nature of device development.
What kinds of activities are supported under this FOA?
Supported activities are centered on preparing neural prosthetic systems for clinical translation. Examples include implementing and refining clinical prototype devices, conducting preclinical safety and efficacy testing, and performing design verification and validation activities commonly required before devices are used in humans.
Does the FOA support work related to regulatory approval for clinical studies?
Yes. The FOA supports work tied to seeking regulatory approval to begin clinical studies, including steps associated with preparing for and navigating regulatory pathways.
Are proof-of-concept or pilot clinical studies allowed?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes proof-of-concept and pilot clinical studies, meaning early human evaluation is within scope when justified and when the project is ready from a safety and development standpoint.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $1,000,000, which indicates the maximum award amount anticipated under this announcement.
Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The funding announcement is offered through the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PA-11-147.
What CFDA numbers are associated with this announcement?
The CFDA numbers listed are 93.286, 93.853, and 93.865.
What general domain or category is this opportunity listed under?
It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity in the health domain, listed under Health, Income Security, and Social Services.
When was the announcement posted, and what are the closing and archive dates?
The posting/creation date is March 14, 2011. The original and current closing date is January 7, 2012. The archive date is February 7, 2012.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and a wide range of governmental entities.
Which governmental entities are listed as eligible?
Eligible governmental entities include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, special district governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and other tribal organizations.
Are minority-serving institutions and community/faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement explicitly mentions eligible applicants such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and faith-based or community-based organizations.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are explicitly included in the eligibility list.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes eligible federal agencies.
Can non-U.S. organizations apply?
Yes. The announcement allows participation by non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations), regional organizations, and foreign components of U.S. organizations.
Where can applicants find the official NIH posting for PA-11-147?
The official announcement is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-147.html
Who should be contacted if the official announcement link cannot be accessed?
For technical access issues (such as being unable to access the announcement electronically or problems with linking), the contact route provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What types of project progress does the NIH appear to prioritize in this program?
Based on the milestone-driven, cooperative agreement structure and the translational emphasis, the program prioritizes measurable progress toward device performance, safety, verification/validation readiness, and the ability to support early human testing (proof-of-concept or pilot clinical studies) when appropriate.
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