Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 08 223
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education environment health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fogarty International Research Collaboration Behavioral and Social Sciences (FIRCA BSS) Research Award (R03)" 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 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders 93.213 Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health 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 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.866 Aging Research 93.867 Vision Research 93.989 International Research and Research Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2008 and posted on Jul 31, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 29, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments State governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses.
- 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) 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:
The Fogarty International Research Collaboration Behavioral and Social Sciences (FIRCA BSS) Research Award (R03) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant opportunity designed to support small, focused behavioral and social sciences research projects carried out through true international collaboration. The central aim is to foster joint research between NIH-supported scientists and investigators based in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Projects are expected to be relevant to global health, with added emphasis on work that tackles major health challenges in ways that are especially meaningful for the specific LMIC country or region involved. This announcement is specifically for behavioral and social sciences; applicants whose work is basic biomedical science are directed to the companion FOA for basic biomedical research (FIRCA BB, PAR 08-222).
The award uses the NIH R03 mechanism, which is intended for smaller research efforts that can be completed relatively quickly and with limited resources. In practice, that means proposals should be tightly scoped, feasible within a short project period, and structured to deliver clear outcomes without requiring the scale of a larger multi-year research program. While it is a standard NIH small grant mechanism, this FOA notes that it comes with additional eligibility, project period, and funding restrictions beyond the typical R03, reflecting the program’s emphasis on international collaboration and Fogarty’s global health mission.
A defining feature of this opportunity is that applications are reviewed not only on scientific and technical merit, but also with a specific additional review criterion: research capacity building. In other words, beyond asking whether the study is important and well-designed, reviewers explicitly consider how the proposed collaboration strengthens research capability in the LMIC setting. That can include developing skills, methods, infrastructure, sustainable partnerships, or other durable improvements that outlast the single project, consistent with Fogarty’s broader goal of building long-term global health research capacity.
Funding availability is dependent on congressional appropriations and NIH/Fogarty budget decisions, and awards are contingent on both available funds and the quality/volume of applications received. The announcement anticipates roughly 10 to 20 awards per year, signaling that it is competitive but also that there is a consistent pipeline of annual funding for meritorious projects.
From an eligibility standpoint, the FOA is broad and includes a wide range of applicant organizations. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, special district governments), independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and tribal governments and tribal organizations (including federally recognized and other-than-federally recognized groups). It also explicitly includes non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) and regional organizations, along with various mission-specific institution 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, faith-based or community-based organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions. No cost sharing or matching is required.
The administrative details in the source indicate this is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by NIH, with the opportunity number PAR 08-223. It was posted July 31, 2008, with an original and final closing date of September 29, 2010, and it was archived October 30, 2010. The FOA is associated with multiple CFDA program areas spanning international research and research training as well as health-related fields that intersect with behavioral and social science approaches, including environmental health, alcohol and drug abuse research, neuroscience, child health and development, aging, vision research, and complementary and integrative health.
In practical terms, the FIRCA BSS R03 is best understood as a small-grant vehicle meant to jump-start or deepen collaborative behavioral and social science research partnerships between U.S.-linked NIH investigators and LMIC researchers, with special attention to projects that address high-impact global health problems and leave behind strengthened research capacity in the LMIC partner setting.
FIRCA BSS (R03) Research Award (PAR 08-223) FAQs
What is the FIRCA BSS Research Award (R03)?
The Fogarty International Research Collaboration Behavioral and Social Sciences (FIRCA BSS) Research Award (R03) is an NIH grant opportunity that supports small, focused behavioral and social sciences research projects conducted through true international collaboration.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central aim is to foster joint research between NIH-supported scientists and investigators based in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with projects relevant to global health and especially meaningful to the LMIC country or region involved.
What kinds of research projects does this FOA support?
This announcement is specifically for behavioral and social sciences research. Projects should be focused, feasible, and aligned with global health priorities, with added emphasis on addressing major health challenges in ways that fit the LMIC context.
Does this opportunity support basic biomedical science research?
No. Applicants whose work is basic biomedical science are directed to the companion FOA for basic biomedical research (FIRCA BB, PAR 08-222).
What grant mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses the NIH R03 mechanism, which is intended for smaller research efforts that can be completed relatively quickly and with limited resources.
How should applicants think about the scope of an R03 project under this FOA?
Proposals are expected to be tightly scoped and designed to deliver clear outcomes without requiring the scale of a larger multi-year research program. The FOA also notes that there are additional eligibility, project period, and funding restrictions beyond the typical R03, reflecting the program's focus on international collaboration and Fogarty's global health mission.
What is meant by "true international collaboration" in this program?
The program is designed around joint research between NIH-supported scientists and LMIC-based investigators. The collaboration is a defining feature of the opportunity and is central to the goals of the FOA.
What is the special review emphasis for FIRCA BSS applications?
Applications are reviewed not only on scientific and technical merit, but also with an additional review criterion: research capacity building in the LMIC setting.
What does "research capacity building" mean in the context of this FOA?
Reviewers explicitly consider how the proposed collaboration strengthens research capability in the LMIC context. This can include developing skills, methods, infrastructure, sustainable partnerships, or other durable improvements that outlast the single project, consistent with Fogarty's long-term capacity-building mission.
How competitive is this program?
The announcement anticipates roughly 10 to 20 awards per year, indicating a competitive process with an expected annual pipeline of funding for meritorious projects (subject to funding availability and application quality/volume).
Is funding guaranteed each year?
No. Funding availability depends on congressional appropriations and NIH/Fogarty budget decisions. Awards are contingent on available funds and the quality and volume of applications received.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types, including: public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (with and without 501(c)(3) status); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, and special district governments); independent school districts; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and tribal governments and tribal organizations (federally recognized and other-than-federally recognized).
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) and regional organizations among eligible applicants.
Are specific institution types explicitly included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes institution 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, faith-based or community-based organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
Which agency administers this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), with the Fogarty International Center context reflected in the program design and review emphasis.
What is the opportunity number for this FOA?
The opportunity number is PAR 08-223.
When was this FOA posted and when did it close?
It was posted on July 31, 2008. The original and final closing date listed is September 29, 2010.
Is this FOA still active?
No. The FOA was archived on October 30, 2010.
What program areas (CFDA) are associated with this opportunity?
The FOA is associated with multiple CFDA program areas spanning international research and research training as well as health-related fields that intersect with behavioral and social science approaches. Examples mentioned include environmental health, alcohol and drug abuse research, neuroscience, child health and development, aging, vision research, and complementary and integrative health.
What is the best overall way to describe the FIRCA BSS R03?
It is a small-grant vehicle intended to jump-start or deepen collaborative behavioral and social science research partnerships between U.S.-linked NIH investigators and LMIC researchers, with special attention to high-impact global health problems and durable research capacity strengthening in the LMIC partner setting.
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