Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 09 084
Apply for PAR 09 084
- The National Institutes of Health in the health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Enhancing Developmental Biology Research at Undergraduate Institutions Academic Research Enhancement Award (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 Jan 22, 2009 and posted on Jan 22, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 13, 2011. (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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Enhancing Developmental Biology Research at Undergraduate Institutions Academic Research Enhancement Award (R15)" (Funding Opportunity Number PAR 09 084) is a discretionary NIH grant program run through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). Its main goal is to strengthen developmental biology research at colleges and universities that offer baccalaureate or advanced degrees but historically have not been major recipients of NIH research funding. In practical terms, the program is meant to help build or enhance a research environment at institutions where faculty and students may have strong potential but fewer resources or less prior NIH support than large research-intensive campuses.
A central emphasis of the announcement is student involvement. The FOA specifically encourages projects that give undergraduate (and other student) researchers meaningful exposure to developmental biology through direct participation in research. The intent is not only to produce scientific findings, but also to motivate students by letting them contribute to real investigations of the fundamental processes that drive normal development. This student-centered focus reflects the AREA/R15 program tradition of pairing institutional capacity-building with hands-on research training experiences in settings where teaching is often a major part of faculty responsibilities.
Scientifically, the opportunity targets developmental biology and is especially interested in studies that address core mechanisms underlying normal development. Alongside that broad scientific scope, the FOA also tries to push the field toward diversity in experimental approaches by encouraging the development or expanded use of novel or underutilized experimental model systems, including experimental animal models that are not commonly used in mainstream developmental biology research. The idea is to stimulate innovation by supporting investigators who may be positioned to explore emerging models or less standard organisms that can answer developmental questions in new ways.
The funding mechanism is the Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA), using the NIH R15 activity code. The announcement lists an award ceiling of $150,000. There is no dedicated set-aside funding pool for this specific FOA, meaning applications compete within NIH funding realities and awards depend on the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of scientifically strong proposals. In other words, strong peer-reviewed merit is essential, and the number of awards is not predetermined.
Eligible applicants include both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The CFDA listing associated with the program is 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research). The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching. The FOA was posted on January 22, 2009, with an original and current closing date of May 13, 2011, and it was archived on June 13, 2011, indicating that the specific announcement window has closed, though similar NIH mechanisms and updated FOAs may exist.
For additional details, the source announcement was provided through the NIH grants guide page (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-084.html). The listing also includes NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact information for access or linking issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Enhancing Developmental Biology Research at Undergraduate Institutions Academic Research Enhancement Award (R15)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR-09-084.
Which federal agency and NIH institute run this program?
This is an NIH discretionary grant program run through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).
What is the primary goal of this FOA?
The main goal is to strengthen developmental biology research at colleges and universities that offer baccalaureate or advanced degrees but historically have not been major recipients of NIH research funding.
What kinds of institutions is the program meant to support?
It is intended for institutions where faculty and students may have strong potential but typically have fewer resources or less prior NIH support than large research-intensive campuses.
What is the funding mechanism/activity code used for this opportunity?
The funding mechanism is the Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) using the NIH R15 activity code.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The announcement lists an award ceiling of $150,000.
Is there a dedicated set-aside funding pool for this FOA?
No. The announcement indicates there is no dedicated set-aside funding pool for this specific FOA.
How are awards determined if there is no set-aside funding?
Applications compete within NIH funding realities, and awards depend on the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of scientifically strong proposals. Peer-reviewed scientific merit is essential, and the number of awards is not predetermined.
What scientific area does this FOA focus on?
The opportunity targets developmental biology, with particular interest in studies addressing core mechanisms underlying normal development.
Does the FOA emphasize student involvement?
Yes. A central emphasis is student involvement. The FOA encourages projects that provide undergraduate (and other student) researchers meaningful exposure to developmental biology through direct participation in research.
What is the intent behind the student-centered focus?
The intent is not only to produce scientific findings, but also to motivate students by enabling them to contribute to real investigations of fundamental developmental processes. This aligns with the AREA/R15 tradition of pairing institutional capacity-building with hands-on research training experiences, especially where teaching is a major faculty responsibility.
Does the FOA encourage any particular types of model systems?
Yes. It encourages the development or expanded use of novel or underutilized experimental model systems, including experimental animal models that are not commonly used in mainstream developmental biology research.
Why does the FOA encourage novel or underutilized model systems?
The stated idea is to stimulate innovation by supporting investigators who may be positioned to explore emerging models or less standard organisms to answer developmental questions in new ways.
Which applicant institution types are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA listing associated with the program is 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching.
When was the FOA posted?
The FOA was posted on January 22, 2009.
What was the closing date for this FOA?
The original and current closing date listed is May 13, 2011.
Is this FOA still open for applications?
No. The announcement was archived on June 13, 2011, which indicates the specific announcement window has closed, though similar NIH mechanisms and updated FOAs may exist.
Where can applicants find the source announcement?
The source announcement is available through the NIH Grants Guide page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-084.html.
Who is listed as a contact for access or linking issues?
The listing includes NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact information for access or linking issues.
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