Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 15 337
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Exploratory Multi site Palliative Care Research in Diverse Populations Utilizing the Palliative Care Research Cooperative (PCRC) Group (R21)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.361 Nursing Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 21, 2015 and posted on Aug 21, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 30, 2015. (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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments Special district governments County governments Private institutions of higher education 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 City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses.
- 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:
This NIH grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-15-337) supports exploratory, multi-site palliative care research focused on diverse populations receiving end-of-life and palliative care (often abbreviated EOLPC). It uses the R21 mechanism, which is designed for early-stage, developmental, or proof-of-concept projects that can generate preliminary data, test feasibility, refine measures, or pilot interventions that may later grow into larger studies. The central idea is to stimulate new palliative care science by encouraging clinical research that is carried out across multiple sites and that specifically leverages the established infrastructure, shared resources, and collaborative network of the Palliative Care Research Cooperative (PCRC) Group. In practice, that means applicants are expected to design studies that can realistically be implemented across more than one setting, take advantage of PCRC’s ability to harmonize methods and data collection, and contribute findings that are more generalizable than single-site work.
The purpose of the initiative is threefold. First, it aims to expand the evidence base for palliative care by producing new knowledge about what works, for whom, and under what circumstances across populations that may differ by race, ethnicity, culture, socioeconomic status, geography, diagnosis, care setting, or other factors tied to health disparities. Second, it seeks to add to a common data core related to end-of-life and palliative care. This emphasis signals that NIH is not only interested in individual project outcomes, but also in building shared datasets and standardized elements that can support future studies, comparisons across sites, and cumulative science. Third, the announcement explicitly promotes collaborative, interdisciplinary research, reflecting how palliative care typically spans multiple professions (nursing, medicine, social work, chaplaincy, psychology, health services research, and more) and multiple settings (hospitals, outpatient clinics, home-based care, hospice, long-term care).
Because the FOA highlights multi-site clinical research using PCRC resources, the most competitive projects would generally be those that can be implemented consistently across participating sites and that address practical problems in real-world palliative care delivery. While the summary does not list specific required topics, the framing strongly suggests interest in studies that improve symptom management, communication and decision-making, caregiver support, care coordination, care transitions, quality of life, and other outcomes central to serious illness care. The “diverse populations” focus also implies that projects should either center underserved groups directly or be designed to ensure adequate representation and analysis of populations that are often missing from palliative care trials. Applicants would be expected to pay close attention to recruitment feasibility, culturally appropriate measurement, ethical considerations in serious illness research, and strategies to reduce burden on patients and families.
The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed under Education/Health, with CFDA number 93.361 (Nursing Research), indicating alignment with NIH priorities that include nursing science and the broader healthcare research agenda. The award ceiling is stated as $200,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which typically makes participation more accessible to a wide range of institutions. The opportunity was posted on August 21, 2015, with an original and current closing date of November 30, 2015, and an archive date of December 31, 2015, meaning it was time-limited and is no longer open under that specific posting, though similar PCRC- or palliative-care-related FOAs may appear in other years.
Eligibility is broad and includes many government entities (state, county, city or township governments, special district governments), educational institutions (public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, independent school districts), nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses are explicitly listed, and small businesses are also eligible), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and tribal governments and organizations (federally recognized tribal governments as well as other tribal organizations). Additional eligible applicants explicitly include minority-serving institutions and community-focused organizations such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, AANAPISIs, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and even non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations), as well as U.S. territories or possessions. This wide eligibility is consistent with the FOA’s goal of reaching diverse populations and supporting research capacity across many types of settings that deliver or study palliative care.
Administrative details provided point applicants to the full announcement on the NIH Grants Guide (the additional information link is http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-15-337.html). For access or technical issues, the contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as an NIH effort to use the PCRC network to catalyze early, multi-site palliative care studies that intentionally include diverse and historically underrepresented populations, produce publishable and reusable data, and strengthen collaborative palliative care research teams that can later compete for larger-scale funding.
FAQs: NIH PAR-15-337 Multi-Site Palliative Care Research (R21) Using PCRC
What is this funding opportunity?
This is an NIH grant opportunity identified as Funding Opportunity Number PAR-15-337. It supports exploratory, multi-site clinical research in end-of-life and palliative care (often abbreviated EOLPC), with a specific emphasis on research that includes diverse populations and leverages the infrastructure and collaborative network of the Palliative Care Research Cooperative (PCRC) Group.
What is the main goal of PAR-15-337?
The central goal is to stimulate new palliative care science by encouraging early-stage, multi-site clinical studies that can be implemented across more than one setting and that use PCRC resources to harmonize methods and data collection. The expectation is that multi-site work will produce findings that are more generalizable than single-site studies.
What type of grant mechanism does this use?
This opportunity uses the NIH R21 mechanism, which is designed for early-stage, developmental, or proof-of-concept research. Typical R21 projects focus on generating preliminary data, testing feasibility, refining measures, or piloting interventions that could later develop into larger studies.
Does this opportunity require a multi-site study design?
The opportunity emphasizes exploratory, multi-site palliative care research and highlights the value of using the PCRC network. Based on the description provided, applicants are expected to design studies that can realistically be implemented across more than one site and that take advantage of PCRC's established infrastructure and collaborative methods.
What is PCRC and how is it expected to be used in the study?
PCRC refers to the Palliative Care Research Cooperative Group. The opportunity is framed around leveraging PCRC's established infrastructure, shared resources, and collaborative network to support consistent implementation across sites, harmonized data collection, and stronger multi-site collaboration.
What kinds of research activities are a good fit for an R21 in this FOA?
Projects that fit the R21 emphasis described here include feasibility studies, pilot clinical studies, measure development or refinement in serious illness contexts, early intervention pilots, and other developmental work that can produce publishable findings and generate a foundation for larger-scale studies later.
What populations does the FOA prioritize?
The FOA highlights "diverse populations" receiving end-of-life and palliative care. Diversity is described broadly and may include differences by race, ethnicity, culture, socioeconomic status, geography, diagnosis, care setting, and other factors connected to health disparities.
How should applicants address the "diverse populations" focus?
Based on the description, competitive projects would either center underserved groups directly or be designed to ensure adequate representation and analysis of populations that are often underrepresented in palliative care trials. This implies careful attention to recruitment feasibility, culturally appropriate measurement, ethical considerations in serious illness research, and strategies to reduce burden on patients and families.
What are the stated purposes of the initiative?
The description lists three purposes: (1) expanding the palliative care evidence base by generating knowledge about what works, for whom, and under what circumstances across diverse groups; (2) adding to a common data core related to end-of-life and palliative care; and (3) promoting collaborative, interdisciplinary research across professions and care settings.
What does it mean that the FOA wants to "add to a common data core"?
It means NIH is signaling interest not only in the results of individual projects, but also in building shared datasets and standardized data elements that can be used for future studies, comparisons across sites, and cumulative progress in palliative care science.
What research topics are expected or implied by the FOA?
No specific required topics are listed in the summary provided. However, the framing suggests interest in practical, real-world palliative care problems that can be studied across multiple sites, such as symptom management, communication and decision-making, caregiver support, care coordination, care transitions, quality of life, and related outcomes in serious illness care.
What kinds of settings can multi-site palliative care research include?
The description notes that palliative care spans multiple settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, home-based care, hospice, and long-term care. Studies that can be implemented consistently across more than one setting align with the multi-site emphasis described.
Is interdisciplinary research encouraged?
Yes. The FOA explicitly promotes collaborative, interdisciplinary research, reflecting the multi-profession nature of palliative care. The summary mentions disciplines such as nursing, medicine, social work, chaplaincy, psychology, and health services research, among others.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling stated in the information provided is $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The information provided states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number and what does it indicate?
The CFDA number listed is 93.361 (Nursing Research). This indicates alignment with NIH priorities that include nursing science, while the FOA itself is broadly framed around palliative care clinical research and multi-site collaboration.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad. Eligible applicants include many government entities (state, county, city or township governments, special district governments), educational institutions (public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education, independent school districts), nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and tribal governments and tribal organizations (federally recognized and other tribal groups).
Are minority-serving institutions and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes minority-serving institutions and community-focused organizations, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, AANAPISIs, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and faith-based or community-based organizations, among others.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility description explicitly includes non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations), and also mentions U.S. territories or possessions.
When was the opportunity posted and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on August 21, 2015. The original and current closing date listed is November 30, 2015, and the archive date is December 31, 2015.
Is PAR-15-337 still open for applications?
No. Based on the dates provided (closing date November 30, 2015 and archive date December 31, 2015), this specific posting was time-limited and is no longer open under that announcement.
Where can the full announcement be found?
The full announcement is available on the NIH Grants Guide at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-15-337.html
Who should be contacted for access or technical issues with the announcement?
For access or technical issues, the information provided lists the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
What makes a project "most competitive" under this FOA based on the description?
The summary suggests that strong projects are those that (1) can be implemented consistently across multiple participating sites, (2) address practical problems in real-world palliative care delivery, (3) intentionally include diverse and historically underrepresented populations through feasible recruitment and appropriate measurement, and (4) contribute to reusable, harmonized data that can strengthen a broader common data core.
What is the overall intent of NIH in using the PCRC network for an R21?
The overall intent, as described, is to catalyze early, multi-site palliative care studies that use PCRC infrastructure to produce generalizable findings, generate publishable and reusable data, and strengthen collaborative research teams that can later compete for larger-scale funding.
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