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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 "Biomedical and Behavioral Research Innovations to Ensure Equity (BRITE) in Maternal and Child Health (R15)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 18, 2013 and posted on Feb 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 1, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
Biomedical and Behavioral Research Innovations to Ensure Equity (BRITE) in Maternal and Child Health (R15) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant opportunity administered through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). The main purpose of the program is to broaden and diversify the community of researchers conducting health equity work in areas that fall within NICHDs mission. In practical terms, the opportunity is meant to strengthen research capacity and participation among institutions and investigators who may be underrepresented in federally funded biomedical and behavioral research, while generating rigorous studies that address inequities affecting mothers, infants, children, adolescents, and related populations.
The research focus is specifically tied to health equity across NICHD priority areas. The announcement highlights topics such as infant mortality and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), obesity across the life course (child, adolescent, and adult obesity), uterine fibroids, pediatric and maternal HIV/AIDS prevention, violence prevention, and health literacy, outreach, and the dissemination of information. The emphasis on equity signals that applicants are expected to frame research questions around disparities, social and structural determinants of health, differential access to prevention or care, and real-world strategies that can reduce unequal outcomes in maternal and child health. Because the title explicitly includes biomedical and behavioral research, the scope can include lab-informed studies, clinical or community-based research, behavioral interventions, implementation strategies, and other approaches that fit NICHDs scientific mission while keeping inequity reduction at the center.
This funding opportunity is a discretionary grant mechanism using the NIH R15 activity code, which is commonly associated with the Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) mechanism. It sits under the broad federal activity category of Health, Income Security, and Social Services and is listed under CFDA 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research). The program does not require cost sharing or matching, which means applicants are not expected to contribute institutional matching funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility is directed toward a range of higher education institutions, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The announcement also specifies additional eligible applicant types, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and other eligible applicants as described in the full announcement. The opportunity is limited to domestic applicants: non-U.S. (foreign) institutions are not eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed under this program.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on February 2, 2012, with the listed closing dates indicating the final submission window at that time (original closing date October 11, 2013; current closing date November 1, 2013) and an archive date of December 1, 2013. The full announcement and official requirements were made available through the NIH Grants Guide under PAR-12-093 at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-093.html. For technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Overall, BRITE (R15) is best understood as a targeted NICHD effort to expand who is doing maternal and child health equity research, while supporting innovative biomedical and behavioral studies aimed at understanding and reducing disparities in major NICHD-related health outcomes, from infant mortality and SIDS to obesity, fibroids, HIV prevention, violence prevention, and health literacy and outreach.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BRITE in Maternal and Child Health (R15) funding opportunity?
Biomedical and Behavioral Research Innovations to Ensure Equity (BRITE) in Maternal and Child Health (R15) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant opportunity administered by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). It supports biomedical and behavioral research that centers health equity within NICHD mission areas, particularly those affecting maternal and child health.
Which NIH institute administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered through NICHD (Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development), which is part of NIH.
What is the main purpose of the BRITE (R15) program?
The program is designed to broaden and diversify the community of researchers conducting health equity work aligned with NICHD's mission. It aims to strengthen research capacity and participation among institutions and investigators that may be underrepresented in federally funded biomedical and behavioral research, while supporting rigorous studies that address inequities impacting maternal and child health populations.
What does "health equity" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, the equity emphasis means proposed studies are expected to frame questions around disparities and inequities, social and structural determinants of health, unequal access to prevention or care, and real-world strategies that can reduce unequal outcomes for mothers, infants, children, adolescents, and related populations.
What research areas or topics does the announcement highlight?
The announcement highlights NICHD priority topics tied to health equity, including infant mortality and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), obesity across the life course (child, adolescent, and adult obesity), uterine fibroids, pediatric and maternal HIV/AIDS prevention, violence prevention, and health literacy, outreach, and dissemination of information.
Is the scope limited to biomedical research only, or can it include behavioral research?
The title and description explicitly include both biomedical and behavioral research. The scope can include lab-informed studies, clinical or community-based research, behavioral interventions, implementation strategies, and other approaches that fit NICHD's scientific mission, as long as inequity reduction remains central.
What type of grant mechanism is BRITE (R15)?
This is a discretionary grant using the NIH R15 activity code. The R15 mechanism is commonly associated with the Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) mechanism.
What is the CFDA listing for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 93.865, titled Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants are not expected to provide institutional matching funds as a condition of award.
What types of institutions are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is directed toward a range of higher education institutions, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The announcement also specifies additional eligible applicant types such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and other eligible applicants as described in the full announcement.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) institutions eligible to apply?
No. The opportunity is limited to domestic applicants. Non-U.S. (foreign) institutions are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization include a non-U.S. component on the application?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible under this program.
Are foreign components allowed under NIH policy for this program?
No. Foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed under this program.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on February 2, 2012. The listed closing dates show an original closing date of October 11, 2013 and a current closing date of November 1, 2013. The archive date is December 1, 2013.
Where can applicants find the official funding announcement and requirements?
The full announcement is available through the NIH Grants Guide under PAR-12-093 at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-093.html.
What is the announcement number for this funding opportunity?
The announcement number provided is PAR-12-093.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement?
For technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What is the overall goal of BRITE (R15) in plain terms?
Overall, BRITE (R15) is described as a targeted NICHD effort to expand who is conducting maternal and child health equity research, while supporting innovative biomedical and behavioral studies aimed at understanding and reducing disparities in major NICHD-related outcomes such as infant mortality and SIDS, obesity, fibroids, HIV prevention, violence prevention, and health literacy and outreach.
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