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- The National Institutes of Health in the education environment food and nutrition health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Basic Behavioral Research on Multisensory Processing (R21)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.113 Environmental Health 93.121 Oral Diseases and Disorders Research 93.142 NIEHS Hazardous Waste Worker Health and Safety Training 93.143 NIEHS Superfund Hazardous SubstancesBasic Research and Education 93.172 Human Genome Research 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders 93.213 Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health 93.233 National Center on Sleep Disorders Research 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.286 Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health 93.307 Minority Health and Health Disparities Research 93.350 National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences 93.361 Nursing Research 93.389 National Center for Research Resources 93.393 Cancer Cause and Prevention Research 93.394 Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research 93.395 Cancer Treatment Research 93.396 Cancer Biology Research 93.399 Cancer Control 93.837 Cardiovascular Diseases Research 93.838 Lung Diseases Research 93.846 Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research 93.847 Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.855 Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research 93.856 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research 93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.866 Aging Research 93.867 Vision Research 93.879 Medical Library Assistance 93.989 International Research and Research Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 31, 2012 and posted on Aug 31, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 31, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- 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) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIH grant opportunity titled Basic Behavioral Research on Multisensory Processing (R21), funding opportunity number RFA-EY-13-001, is a discretionary research grant released under the NIH Basic Behavioral and Social Sciences Opportunity Network (OppNet). Its central goal is to move the science of multisensory processing forward by supporting basic behavioral research that looks at how people integrate information from two or more sensory modalities, and how that integration shapes perception as well as broader behavioral and social outcomes. The announcement emphasizes that sensory systems do not simply add inputs together in a linear way; instead, evidence points to interactive processing, where the combined effect of multiple senses can change what is perceived, how decisions are made, and how people behave in social environments. Despite this, the FOA notes that the field still needs stronger foundational research explaining the mechanisms and conditions under which different sensory modalities are integrated to drive perception and behavior.
The scope is explicitly basic behavioral research rather than applied product development or clinical trials. Projects are expected to focus on multisensory processing that involves at least two senses (for example, vision and audition, audition and touch, smell and taste, or other combinations). The FOA also calls attention to the role of higher-level processes, inviting studies that examine how cognition and affect interact with multisensory input. In practical terms, that means research could explore how attention, learning, memory, expectations, emotions, motivation, stress, or other cognitive and affective states alter multisensory integration and, in turn, influence measurable behavioral targets. The intended outcomes are improved scientific understanding and theory-building around multisensory perception and its downstream effects on behavior and social functioning, especially in areas where current knowledge is limited.
This opportunity uses the R21 mechanism, which is designed for exploratory and developmental projects that can open up new directions, test novel ideas, or generate preliminary evidence that could justify larger future studies. The announcement lists an award ceiling of $200,000 and an estimated total program funding level of $1,500,000, with an anticipated six awards. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The original posting date was August 31, 2012, with an application closing date of October 31, 2012, and an archive date of December 1, 2012.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic and international applicants. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses, along with multiple levels of government entities (state, county, city or township, special districts), independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The FOA explicitly includes a wide range of mission-driven and capacity-building institutions and organizations, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions. Foreign institutions are eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are eligible, and foreign components are allowed as defined by NIH policy.
Although the topic is behavioral science focused, the FOA sits within NIH’s broad research portfolio, which is reflected in the extensive list of CFDA numbers spanning areas such as environmental health, communication disorders, mental health, substance use, aging, vision research, neurological disorders, and others. That range signals that multisensory processing is viewed as a foundational issue that can matter across many health- and behavior-relevant domains, even when the immediate research questions are basic and mechanistic. For applicants seeking the full formal requirements and NIH-specific instructions, the announcement points to the detailed FOA page hosted on the NIH grants site and provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts for access or technical issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this NIH funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Basic Behavioral Research on Multisensory Processing (R21).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is RFA-EY-13-001.
What NIH program or network is this FOA associated with?
This FOA is released under the NIH Basic Behavioral and Social Sciences Opportunity Network (OppNet).
What is the main goal of the grant opportunity?
The central goal is to move the science of multisensory processing forward by supporting basic behavioral research on how people integrate information from two or more sensory modalities, and how that integration shapes perception as well as broader behavioral and social outcomes.
What does the FOA mean by "multisensory processing"?
Multisensory processing refers to how the brain and behavior reflect the integration of inputs from at least two senses (for example, vision and audition, audition and touch, smell and taste, or other combinations). The FOA emphasizes that sensory inputs are not simply added together in a linear way; instead, they can interact so the combined effect changes what is perceived, how decisions are made, and how people behave, including in social environments.
Does the project have to involve more than one sense?
Yes. Projects are expected to focus on multisensory processing that involves at least two senses.
Is this funding for basic research or applied development?
This opportunity is explicitly for basic behavioral research. The scope is described as foundational and mechanistic rather than focused on applied product development or clinical trials.
Why is NIH emphasizing multisensory integration in this FOA?
The announcement notes that evidence increasingly supports interactive multisensory processing, where combined sensory inputs can alter perception and downstream behavior. At the same time, the FOA states the field needs stronger foundational research explaining the mechanisms and the conditions under which different sensory modalities are integrated to drive perception and behavior.
What kinds of outcomes or contributions is NIH looking for?
The intended outcomes include improved scientific understanding and theory-building around multisensory perception and its downstream effects on behavior and social functioning, particularly in areas where current knowledge is limited.
Does the FOA encourage research on cognition and emotion as they relate to multisensory processing?
Yes. The FOA highlights higher-level processes and invites studies examining how cognition and affect interact with multisensory input. Examples mentioned include attention, learning, memory, expectations, emotions, motivation, and stress, and how these states may alter multisensory integration and influence measurable behavioral targets.
What grant mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses the NIH R21 mechanism.
What is an R21 intended to support in general terms?
An R21 is designed for exploratory and developmental projects that can open new directions, test novel ideas, or generate preliminary evidence that could justify larger future studies.
What is the award ceiling stated in the announcement?
The FOA lists an award ceiling of $200,000.
How much total funding does the program expect to make available?
The FOA provides an estimated total program funding level of $1,500,000.
How many awards are anticipated?
The announcement anticipates approximately six awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was this FOA originally posted?
The original posting date was August 31, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date listed is October 31, 2012.
When was the FOA archived?
The archive date is December 1, 2012.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic and international applicants. The FOA lists eligible applicants such as:
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status)
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Government entities (state, county, city or township, special districts)
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Are mission-driven and capacity-building institutions included in the eligible applicant types?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes institutions and organizations such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, as well as faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and applicants from U.S. territories or possessions.
Are foreign institutions allowed to apply?
Yes. The FOA states that foreign institutions are eligible to apply.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA indicates that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are eligible.
Are foreign components permitted as part of an application?
Yes. The FOA states that foreign components are allowed as defined by NIH policy.
Does the FOA connect multisensory processing to multiple NIH research areas?
Yes. Although the focus is basic behavioral science, the FOA references an extensive list of CFDA numbers spanning areas such as environmental health, communication disorders, mental health, substance use, aging, vision research, neurological disorders, and others. This signals NIH views multisensory processing as a foundational issue that can matter across many health- and behavior-relevant domains, even when the immediate research questions are basic and mechanistic.
Where can applicants find the full official requirements and NIH instructions?
The announcement directs applicants to the detailed FOA page hosted on the NIH grants site for formal requirements and NIH-specific instructions.
Who should be contacted for access or technical issues with the FOA page?
The FOA provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts for access or technical issues.
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