Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 14 235
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advancing Research in Voice Disorders (R21)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 21, 2014 and posted on May 21, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2017. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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.
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Advancing Research in Voice Disorders (R21) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PA-14-235) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program designed to support early-stage, exploratory research that pushes forward what is known about the human larynx and human voice production. The central goal is to improve scientific understanding of how voice is produced in both health and disease, while also strengthening the evidence base for how voice disorders can be prevented, evaluated, diagnosed, and managed clinically. As an R21 mechanism, it is geared toward innovative, development-oriented projects that may be high-impact but still at a stage where preliminary data could be limited, as long as the proposed approach is strong and the potential to move the field forward is clear.
This FOA falls under the health funding activity category and is tied to CFDA number 93.173 (Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders). The program does not require cost sharing or matching, which means applicants are not expected to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award. The award ceiling is listed as $200,000, indicating the maximum project amount supported under this announcement. The opportunity was posted and created on May 21, 2014, with an original and current closing date of September 7, 2017, and an archive date of October 8, 2017, meaning it is a past (archived) opportunity rather than an open call.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S. and non-U.S. organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without it, other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities), and a wide range of government bodies such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The FOA also extends eligibility to Native American tribal governments (both federally recognized and other than federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations.
The eligibility section explicitly highlights additional eligible applicants that often appear in NIH programs focused on broad participation and capacity building. These include Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs); Hispanic-serving institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs); faith-based or community-based organizations; eligible federal agencies; U.S. territories or possessions; regional organizations; and non-domestic entities (foreign organizations). This wide eligibility scope allows the program to support voice-disorder research across academic, clinical, community, governmental, and international settings, reflecting how multidisciplinary voice science and clinical voice care can be.
In practical terms, the research supported under this announcement is meant to deepen foundational and translational knowledge about laryngeal structure and function, voice production mechanisms, and how these processes are altered by disease or injury. It also emphasizes better ways to prevent voice problems and improve clinical pathways, from evaluation and diagnosis through management. That can include, for example, work aimed at improving assessment methods, identifying biomarkers or risk factors, refining diagnostic tools, developing or optimizing interventions, or testing novel approaches that could later be expanded into larger clinical or mechanistic studies.
For those seeking the full archived announcement details, NIH provided an additional information link to the official FOA page: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-14-235.html. The contact path listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster, with instructions to email FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV for access issues or problems linking to the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Advancing Research in Voice Disorders (R21) - PA-14-235
What is the Advancing Research in Voice Disorders (R21) opportunity?
It is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program that supports early-stage, exploratory research intended to advance what is known about the human larynx and human voice production. The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number (FON) PA-14-235.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is to improve scientific understanding of how voice is produced in both health and disease, and to strengthen the evidence base for preventing, evaluating, diagnosing, and clinically managing voice disorders.
What does the R21 mechanism imply for the type of research supported?
As an R21 mechanism, it is designed for innovative, exploratory, and development-oriented projects. These projects may be high-impact even if preliminary data are limited, as long as the approach is strong and the potential to move the field forward is clear.
What general research areas does the program aim to support?
The program is meant to deepen foundational and translational knowledge about laryngeal structure and function, mechanisms of voice production, and how these processes are changed by disease or injury.
Does the opportunity emphasize clinical relevance?
Yes. In addition to basic and translational science, it emphasizes improving clinical pathways for voice disorders, including prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, and management.
What are examples of the types of projects this announcement may include?
Examples described include projects aimed at improving assessment methods, identifying biomarkers or risk factors, refining diagnostic tools, developing or optimizing interventions, or testing novel approaches that could later be expanded into larger clinical or mechanistic studies.
What funding activity category does this FOA fall under?
This FOA falls under the health funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.173, titled Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants are not expected to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $200,000, indicating the maximum project amount supported under this announcement.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
It was posted and created on May 21, 2014.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed is September 7, 2017.
Is this an open opportunity right now?
No. It is an archived opportunity. The archive date is October 8, 2017, which indicates it is a past (archived) opportunity rather than an open call.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S. and non-U.S. organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without it, other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities); and multiple types of government bodies.
What types of government bodies are eligible?
Eligible government applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
Are tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligibility extends to Native American tribal governments (both federally recognized and other than federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations.
Are minority-serving and capacity-building institutions included in the eligibility list?
Yes. The eligibility section explicitly highlights additional eligible applicants including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs); Hispanic-serving institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations are explicitly listed among additional eligible applicants.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible federal agencies are included in the list of additional eligible applicants.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are listed among additional eligible applicants.
Are regional organizations eligible?
Yes. Regional organizations are included in the eligibility list.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA includes non-domestic entities (foreign organizations) as eligible applicants.
Where can applicants find the full, official announcement details?
The archived announcement details are available on the NIH FOA page at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-14-235.html.
Who should be contacted for access issues or problems linking to the announcement?
The contact path listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster. For access issues or problems linking to the announcement, the instructions are to email FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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