Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 16 071
Apply for PAR 16 071
- The HHS-NIH11 in the education, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Behavioral Science Track Award for Rapid Transition (B/Start)(R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.279,.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 08, 2016 and posted on Jan 08, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 07, 2019. (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 $75,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Behavioral Science Track Award for Rapid Transition (B/Start) (R03) is a National Institutes of Health funding opportunity designed to help beginning investigators enter the field of behavioral science research focused on drug abuse. It uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism, which is intended for short, targeted projects that generate pilot or preliminary data. The central goal is to give newer investigators a practical on-ramp into drug abuse-related behavioral research by supporting a one-year project that can strengthen their ability to compete for larger, longer-term NIH funding and build an independent research program.
This opportunity specifically emphasizes research that is primarily about behavioral processes and behavioral research questions in the context of drug abuse. In other words, projects should be centered on understanding, measuring, or changing behavior (and the mechanisms that shape it), rather than being primarily biomedical, pharmacological, or purely descriptive without a clear behavioral science focus. The award is positioned as a rapid transition tool: it is meant to fund the kind of early, well-scoped study that can test feasibility, refine methods, establish recruitment or measurement approaches, and produce data that supports a subsequent, more comprehensive application.
The administering agency is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH). The funding opportunity is identified as PAR 16-071 and is categorized as a discretionary grant within the education and health activity area. It is associated with CFDA numbers 93.279 (and also listed alongside 93.279 in the source data), reflecting its placement within NIH program authorities related to drug abuse research.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic organizations. Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township, and special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; other Native American tribal organizations; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and additional eligible applicants as described in the opportunity’s eligibility clarification text. This wide eligibility is meant to accommodate the range of settings where behavioral drug abuse research may occur, from universities to community-based organizations and other research-capable entities.
In terms of funding level and project period, the award supports an R03 project for one year, with an award ceiling of $75,000. The structure reflects the program’s intent to fund a focused, time-limited pilot effort rather than a multi-year research program. The opportunity was posted on January 8, 2016, created on January 8, 2016, and lists a closing date of January 7, 2019 (both original and current closing dates in the provided record).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Behavioral Science Track Award for Rapid Transition (B/Start) (R03)?
The Behavioral Science Track Award for Rapid Transition (B/Start) (R03) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity intended to help beginning investigators enter behavioral science research focused on drug abuse. It uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism and supports a short, targeted project designed to produce pilot or preliminary data.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central goal is to provide a practical on-ramp for newer investigators into drug abuse-related behavioral research. The award is designed to support a well-scoped, one-year study that strengthens the investigator's ability to compete for larger, longer-term NIH funding and supports development of an independent research program.
What kind of projects does the R03 mechanism support under this opportunity?
This opportunity supports short, targeted projects that can generate pilot or preliminary data. It is positioned as a rapid transition tool to fund early studies that can test feasibility, refine methods, establish recruitment or measurement approaches, and produce data that supports a subsequent, more comprehensive application.
What research focus does this opportunity emphasize?
It emphasizes research that is primarily about behavioral processes and behavioral research questions in the context of drug abuse. Projects should be centered on understanding, measuring, or changing behavior, including the mechanisms that shape behavior, rather than being primarily biomedical, pharmacological, or purely descriptive without a clear behavioral science focus.
Is this grant meant for long-term, multi-year research programs?
No. The program is structured to fund a focused, time-limited pilot effort rather than a multi-year research program. It supports a one-year project intended to help investigators transition toward future, larger NIH applications.
How long is the project period?
The project period is one year.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $75,000 for the one-year R03 project.
Who administers this funding opportunity?
The administering agency is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the funding opportunity identification number?
The funding opportunity is identified as PAR 16-071.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as a discretionary grant within the education and health activity area.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.279, reflecting its placement within NIH program authorities related to drug abuse research.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic organizations, including:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Additional eligible applicants as described in the opportunity's eligibility clarification text
Does the opportunity allow applicants beyond universities?
Yes. The listed eligibility includes a wide range of domestic organizations beyond higher education institutions, including government entities, tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations, public housing authorities, and for-profit entities, among others.
What is the intent behind having broad organizational eligibility?
The broad eligibility is meant to accommodate the range of settings where behavioral drug abuse research may occur, from universities to community-based organizations and other research-capable entities.
When was this funding opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted on January 8, 2016, and created on January 8, 2016.
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The provided record lists a closing date of January 7, 2019 (shown as both the original and current closing date in the record).
What does "rapid transition" mean in the context of this award?
In this context, "rapid transition" refers to supporting an early-stage, well-defined pilot project intended to quickly produce feasibility findings and preliminary data that can position a beginning investigator to pursue larger and longer-term NIH funding.
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