Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA DK 15 002
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- The National Institutes of Health in the food and nutrition health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "George M. OBrien Urology Cooperative Research Centers Program (U54)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.847 Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 26, 2014 and posted on Nov 26, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 25, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments County governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- 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 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 allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The George M. OBrien Urology Cooperative Research Centers Program (U54) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) cooperative agreement opportunity, run through the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), that supports a single coordinated research center intended to strengthen and connect benign urology research. The core idea is to build a multidisciplinary, collaborative platform where basic scientists and clinical investigators work side by side to better understand how benign urologic diseases and disorders start and progress, and to turn that understanding into improved approaches for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Beyond producing research findings, the program is designed to function as a national resource for the broader urologic research community by promoting shared expertise, collaboration, and access to center capabilities.
Because this is a cooperative agreement (U54), the award structure emphasizes active partnership between the funded center and NIDDK rather than a typical arms-length grant relationship. Applicants are expected to be willing to collaborate closely with NIDDK and to help facilitate interactions not only within their own center, but also across centers (where applicable) and with external researchers. The intent is to accelerate progress in benign urologic disorders by improving coordination, communication, and scientific rigor across the field, using the center as a hub for research excellence and collaborative problem-solving.
The program also has an explicit educational and workforce development angle. In addition to research aims, the center is expected to provide educational enrichment opportunities for scientists choosing to pursue research careers in benign urology. This can include structured training exposure, mentoring, and broader engagement activities that help expand and strengthen the pipeline of investigators working on benign urologic conditions aligned with NIDDK mission interests.
Key administrative details from the announcement include the following. The funding opportunity number is RFA-DK-15-002, with the title "George M. OBrien Urology Cooperative Research Centers Program (U54)." It is categorized as discretionary funding and uses the cooperative agreement funding instrument. The CFDA number listed is 93.847 (Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research). The FOA was posted on November 26, 2014, and the application closing date was March 25, 2015 (the opportunity is now archived, with an archive date of April 25, 2015). NIDDK anticipated making 1 award, with an estimated total funding level of $1,200,000 and an award ceiling of $1,000,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated.
Eligibility is broad across many domestic organization types, spanning public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), small businesses and other for-profit organizations (with certain distinctions), and various government entities (state, county, city/township, special district, and others). The eligibility language also explicitly includes a number of institution types such as Hispanic-serving Institutions, HBCUs, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, and other designated serving institutions, as well as faith-based or community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies. At the same time, non-U.S. (foreign) organizations and foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible; however, foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are allowed, which generally means certain project elements may be performed abroad under NIH rules even though the applicant organization must be eligible and primarily domestic.
For full official details, the announcement directs applicants to the NIH Grants Guide posting at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-15-002.html. For technical access issues, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the George M. OBrien Urology Cooperative Research Centers Program (U54)?
The George M. OBrien Urology Cooperative Research Centers Program (U54) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) cooperative agreement opportunity administered through the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). It supports a single, coordinated research center intended to strengthen and connect research focused on benign urology.
What is the funding opportunity number (FOA number) and official title?
The funding opportunity number is RFA-DK-15-002. The official title is "George M. OBrien Urology Cooperative Research Centers Program (U54)."
Which NIH institute runs this program?
This program is run through NIDDK (the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases), which is part of the NIH.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The program is designed to build a multidisciplinary, collaborative platform where basic scientists and clinical investigators work side by side to understand how benign urologic diseases and disorders start and progress, and to translate that understanding into improved approaches for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
What does the funded center need to function as, beyond its own research projects?
Beyond producing research findings, the center is intended to function as a national resource for the broader urologic research community by promoting shared expertise, collaboration, and access to center capabilities.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement (U54) rather than a typical grant?
Because it is a cooperative agreement (U54), the award structure emphasizes an active partnership between the funded center and NIDDK, rather than a more hands-off (arms-length) grant relationship. The center is expected to collaborate closely with NIDDK as part of how the program operates.
What level of collaboration is expected from applicants?
Applicants are expected to be willing to collaborate closely with NIDDK and to facilitate interactions not only within their own center, but also across centers (where applicable) and with external researchers.
What research area does this program focus on?
The focus is on benign urology research, specifically benign urologic diseases and disorders, including understanding disease initiation and progression and improving diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.
How does the program aim to accelerate progress in benign urologic disorders?
The intent is to accelerate progress by improving coordination, communication, and scientific rigor across the field, using the center as a hub for research excellence and collaborative problem-solving.
Does the program include training or educational expectations?
Yes. In addition to research aims, the center is expected to provide educational enrichment opportunities for scientists pursuing research careers in benign urology. This can include structured training exposure, mentoring, and broader engagement activities aligned with NIDDK mission interests.
How many awards were anticipated under this announcement?
NIDDK anticipated making 1 award under this funding opportunity.
What was the estimated total funding level for the opportunity?
The estimated total funding level listed was $1,200,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling listed in the announcement was $1,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding is this categorized as?
It is categorized as discretionary funding and uses the cooperative agreement funding instrument.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed is 93.847 (Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research).
When was the FOA posted, and what were the key dates?
The FOA was posted on November 26, 2014. The application closing date was March 25, 2015. The opportunity is archived, with an archive date of April 25, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity is archived. The application closing date was March 25, 2015, and the archive date was April 25, 2015.
What organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad across many domestic organization types, including public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), small businesses and other for-profit organizations (with certain distinctions), and various government entities such as state, county, city/township, and special district governments, among others.
Are specific institution types explicitly included in the eligibility language?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly includes multiple designated institution categories such as Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, and other designated serving institutions. It also includes faith-based or community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible to apply?
No. Non-U.S. (foreign) organizations and foreign institutions are not eligible to apply under this announcement.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations eligible?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Are foreign components allowed at all under this opportunity?
Yes. Foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are allowed, meaning certain project elements may be performed abroad under NIH rules, even though the applicant organization must be eligible and primarily domestic.
Where can applicants find the official NIH posting for full details?
The announcement directs applicants to the NIH Grants Guide posting at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-15-002.html.
Who is the contact for technical access issues related to the announcement?
For technical access issues, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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