Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 07 328
Apply for PAR 07 328
- The National Institutes of Health in the education environment health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Global Research Initiative Program, Behavioral/Social Sciences (R01)" 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 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training 93.867 Vision Research 93.989 International Research and Research Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2008 and posted on Feb 7, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Multiple Receipt Dates See Link to Full Announcement for details.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education State governments.
- Foreign institutions are eligible to apply. Only institutions in low or middle income ( developing ) countries are eligible to apply. Institutions in countries that have the least economic resources are particularly encouraged to apply. For the purposes of this announcement, a low to middle income country is defined as a country that has a Gross National Income (GNI) per capita below 10,000, according to the World Bank classification system (refer to the GNI per capita ranking in the left hand column labeled Atlas Methodology at http://www.finfacts.com/biz10/globalworldincomepercapita.htm). (Do NOT refer to the right hand column headed Purchasing Power Parity.) For the purposes of this announcement, institutions in the following countries or geographical regions are eligible North Africa, West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa, Russia, the Newly Independent States, Eastern Europe (except Slovenia), the Middle East (except Israel), India, Asia (except Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan), the Pacific Islands region (except Australia and New Zealand), Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Global Research Initiative Program, Behavioral/Social Sciences (R01) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity designed to strengthen behavioral and social sciences research capacity in low- and middle-income countries. Its core goal is to support an expanding group of foreign social and behavioral scientists, clinical investigators, nurses, and other health professionals who already possess up-to-date research methods training, so they can conduct meaningful, locally relevant research and then carry that expertise back to their home institutions. The program is framed around the idea that building research leadership and producing high-quality evidence in-country can help address critical global health challenges through behavioral and social science approaches.
The funding mechanism used is the NIH Research Project Grant (R01). That means applicants are expected to propose a defined research project consistent with NIH R01 expectations, but within the specific constraints of this initiative. The opportunity sits at the intersection of education, environment, and health, and is tied to multiple CFDA program areas, including environmental health (93.113), drug abuse and addiction research (93.279), biomedical research and research training (93.859), vision research (93.867), and international research and research training (93.989). In practice, this points to broad topic flexibility as long as the work is grounded in behavioral and/or social sciences and advances global health priorities.
NIH anticipates making about six awards under this announcement, supported by an estimated total funding pool of $300,000. Individual project budgets are capped at $50,000 in direct costs per year. Because proposed projects may differ widely in scope, NIH notes that award size and project duration could vary across grantees, but the direct-cost ceiling remains in place. Final award decisions, including how many awards are made and the actual distribution of funds, depend on the quality of the applications received and the reasonableness of proposed costs. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Eligibility is focused tightly on institutions based in developing settings. Foreign institutions are eligible to apply, but only those located in low- or middle-income countries. For this announcement, a low- to middle-income country is defined using a World Bank-style Gross National Income (GNI) per capita threshold of below $10,000, specifically referencing the Atlas Methodology values rather than purchasing power parity figures. NIH also emphasizes that institutions in countries with the least economic resources are particularly encouraged to apply, reinforcing that the initiative prioritizes capacity-building where resources are most limited.
The announcement lists eligible regions in a practical, geographic way. Eligible applicants include institutions in North, West, East, Central, and Southern Africa; Russia and the Newly Independent States; Eastern Europe (excluding Slovenia); the Middle East (excluding Israel); India; much of Asia (excluding Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan); the Pacific Islands region (excluding Australia and New Zealand); and Latin America and the Caribbean. On the U.S. side, categories of eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and state governments, with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. The clear emphasis, however, is on supporting applicants anchored in low- and middle-income settings.
Administratively, this opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number PAR-07-328, titled "Global Research Initiative Program, Behavioral/Social Sciences (R01)." It was posted February 7, 2007, and uses multiple receipt dates (meaning applications are accepted on more than one deadline, with specifics provided in the full posting). The opportunity is archived as of October 22, 2009, which is important context for anyone treating it as a current funding source. The full announcement is linked through NIH at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-07-328.html, and NIH provides webmaster contact support for access or technical issues related to the posting.
FAQs: Global Research Initiative Program, Behavioral/Social Sciences (R01) (PAR-07-328)
What is the Global Research Initiative Program, Behavioral/Social Sciences (R01)?
It is an NIH funding opportunity designed to strengthen behavioral and social sciences research capacity in low- and middle-income countries by supporting foreign researchers and health professionals to conduct locally relevant research and bring that expertise back to their home institutions.
What is the main goal of this program?
The core goal is capacity-building: supporting an expanding group of foreign social and behavioral scientists, clinical investigators, nurses, and other health professionals who already have up-to-date research methods training so they can carry out meaningful in-country research and strengthen research leadership at their home institutions.
What research areas does this opportunity focus on?
The opportunity centers on behavioral and/or social sciences research that advances global health priorities. It is described as sitting at the intersection of education, environment, and health, and it is associated with multiple CFDA program areas, suggesting broad topic flexibility as long as the work is grounded in behavioral/social science approaches.
What funding mechanism is used?
The funding mechanism is the NIH Research Project Grant (R01), meaning applicants are expected to propose a defined research project consistent with typical NIH R01 expectations, while also fitting the specific capacity-building intent and constraints of this initiative.
How much funding is expected to be available in total?
NIH estimated a total funding pool of $300,000 under this announcement.
How many awards does NIH anticipate making?
NIH anticipated making about six awards, though the final number depends on the quality of applications received and available funds.
Is there a cap on the project budget?
Yes. Individual project budgets are capped at $50,000 in direct costs per year.
Can project duration or award size vary?
Yes. NIH noted that projects may vary widely in scope, so award size and project duration could vary across grantees, while still adhering to the $50,000-per-year direct cost ceiling.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is focused on foreign institutions located in low- or middle-income countries. The program prioritizes strengthening research capacity in developing settings, and institutions in countries with the least economic resources are particularly encouraged to apply.
How does the program define a low- or middle-income country?
For this announcement, a low- to middle-income country is defined using a Gross National Income (GNI) per capita threshold below $10,000, specifically referencing Atlas Methodology values (not purchasing power parity figures).
Which regions are listed as eligible?
Eligible applicant institutions include those located in North, West, East, Central, and Southern Africa; Russia and the Newly Independent States; Eastern Europe (excluding Slovenia); the Middle East (excluding Israel); India; much of Asia (excluding Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan); the Pacific Islands region (excluding Australia and New Zealand); and Latin America and the Caribbean.
Are there any explicit country exclusions mentioned?
Yes. The announcement explicitly excludes Slovenia (from Eastern Europe), Israel (from the Middle East), Japan/Singapore/South Korea/Taiwan (from Asia), and Australia/New Zealand (from the Pacific Islands region).
Are any U.S.-based organizations mentioned as eligible?
The announcement mentions U.S. eligibility categories including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and state governments, with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. The stated emphasis, however, is on applicants anchored in low- and middle-income settings.
What kinds of professionals does the program aim to support?
It aims to support foreign social and behavioral scientists, clinical investigators, nurses, and other health professionals who already possess current research methods training and can use the award to conduct meaningful research and strengthen their home institutions.
What is the funding opportunity number and official title?
The opportunity is Funding Opportunity Number PAR-07-328, titled "Global Research Initiative Program, Behavioral/Social Sciences (R01)."
When was this funding opportunity posted?
It was posted on February 7, 2007.
Does this opportunity have multiple receipt dates?
Yes. It uses multiple receipt dates, meaning applications were accepted on more than one deadline, with the specific dates provided in the full NIH posting.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity is archived as of October 22, 2009, which is important for anyone considering it as a current funding source.
Where can the full announcement be found?
The full NIH announcement is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-07-328.html.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the posting?
NIH provides webmaster contact support for access or technical issues related to the posting.
What factors affect final award decisions?
NIH stated that final decisions (including the number of awards and distribution of funds) depend on the quality of applications received and the reasonableness of proposed costs.
What broad program areas are associated with this opportunity?
It is tied to multiple CFDA program areas, including environmental health (93.113), drug abuse and addiction research (93.279), biomedical research and research training (93.859), vision research (93.867), and international research and research training (93.989).
Does the description suggest narrow or broad topic flexibility?
It suggests broad flexibility across global health topics as long as the proposed project is grounded in behavioral and/or social sciences and aligns with the program goal of strengthening in-country research capacity.
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