Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID M OAA GH HSR 09 919
Apply for USAID M OAA GH HSR 09 919
- The Agency for International Development in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Health Research Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 22, 2009 and posted on Apr 22, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 22, 2009. (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 $48,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- To be eligible to receive a LWA Cooperative Agreement under this RFA, an organization must 1) Demonstrate capacity in the conduct or management of health research and introduction activities or similar and related activities described in this RFA 2) Agree to work with and hire individuals who have the appropriate technical expertise to plan and implement health research studies throughout the world 3) Have managerial, technical, and institutional capacities to achieve the results outlined in this RFA and, 4) Have the capacity to collaborate with other organizations/groups in undertaking research and introduction activities in host countries in the developing world. USAID encourages applications for this RFA from research institutions, institutions of higher education, non governmental organizations and research networks in the US, and developing countries, or other institutions with the capability to respond to the HaRP approach per the program description requirements of either the HRCI or HRCD.
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID, through its Global Health bureau and the Office of Health, Infectious Diseases, and Nutrition (HIDN), is offering a major discretionary funding opportunity called the Health Research Program. The agency plans to make two separate awards using a cooperative agreement mechanism, structured as Leader with Associate Cooperative Agreements. In practical terms, that means USAID expects to work closely with the award recipients (rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal involvement), and the winners would be positioned to run a central, USAID-supported research effort (the "Leader") while also supporting additional country or partner-specific activities (the "Associates") that align with the same overall framework.
The opportunity is organized around two complementary activities that sit under USAID's Health Research Program (HaRP) Framework. The first is the Health Research Challenge for Impact (HRCI), and the second is the Health Research Challenge for Delivery (HRCD). While the notice does not provide detailed technical scopes in the text you shared, the titles signal two distinct but related aims: one focused on generating research that produces meaningful health impact, and another focused on improving how health interventions are delivered in real-world settings. Together, these are intended to support health research and "introduction" activities, meaning not only producing evidence but also helping move findings, tools, or interventions into practice in developing-country contexts.
Funding is set at a very high level. The award ceiling is listed as $48,000,000 and the award floor is also $48,000,000, which typically indicates the total anticipated award amount per agreement (or a fixed intended level of funding for the planned awards) rather than a flexible range. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, reinforcing that USAID anticipates substantial programmatic engagement during implementation. The opportunity also includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources in line with the solicitation's rules.
Eligibility is defined broadly but is clearly aimed at organizations with proven research leadership and the ability to operate globally. To qualify, an applicant must demonstrate capacity to conduct or manage health research and related introduction activities, commit to working with and hiring people with appropriate technical expertise to plan and implement studies worldwide, and show the managerial, technical, and institutional strength needed to achieve the results envisioned in the RFA. Applicants must also be able to collaborate effectively with other organizations and groups in host countries across the developing world, reflecting USAID's emphasis on partnerships, local engagement, and coordinated implementation. USAID explicitly encourages applications from research institutions, universities, non-governmental organizations, and research networks located in the United States and in developing countries, as well as other capable institutions that can respond to the HaRP approach for either the HRCI or HRCD activity.
Key administrative details are as follows: the funding opportunity number is USAID M OAA GH HSR 09 919, and it was posted on April 22, 2009. The original and current closing date is May 22, 2009, with an archive date of June 21, 2009. Questions or access issues related to the full announcement are directed to the Agreement Specialist listed in the notice: Jeannine Beavers at (202) 712-0789 or jbeavers@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - USAID Health Research Program (HaRP)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a USAID discretionary funding opportunity from the Global Health bureau, Office of Health, Infectious Diseases, and Nutrition (HIDN), called the Health Research Program. It is intended to support health research and related "introduction" activities in developing-country contexts.
Which USAID office is offering this opportunity?
USAID is offering this opportunity through its Global Health bureau and the Office of Health, Infectious Diseases, and Nutrition (HIDN).
What is the name of the program described in the announcement?
The program is called the Health Research Program, referenced as HaRP.
How many awards does USAID plan to make?
USAID plans to make two separate awards.
What is the funding mechanism?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation and anticipates working closely with the award recipients, rather than providing a grant with minimal engagement.
How are the cooperative agreements structured?
The cooperative agreements are structured as Leader with Associate Cooperative Agreements.
What does "Leader with Associate Cooperative Agreements" mean in practical terms?
In practical terms, USAID expects the recipients to run a central, USAID-supported research effort (the "Leader") and also support additional country- or partner-specific activities (the "Associates") that align with the same overall framework.
What framework organizes the work under this opportunity?
The opportunity is organized under USAID's Health Research Program (HaRP) Framework.
What are the two main activities under the HaRP Framework?
The two activities are the Health Research Challenge for Impact (HRCI) and the Health Research Challenge for Delivery (HRCD).
What is the Health Research Challenge for Impact (HRCI)?
Based on the activity title provided, HRCI is oriented toward generating research that produces meaningful health impact.
What is the Health Research Challenge for Delivery (HRCD)?
Based on the activity title provided, HRCD is oriented toward improving how health interventions are delivered in real-world settings.
How do HRCI and HRCD relate to each other?
They are described as complementary activities under the same HaRP Framework, with one focused on research for impact and the other focused on delivery in real-world settings.
Does the opportunity only fund research, or does it include implementation support?
It is intended to support health research and "introduction" activities, meaning not only producing evidence but also helping move findings, tools, or interventions into practice in developing-country contexts.
What is the award amount?
The award ceiling is $48,000,000 and the award floor is also $48,000,000.
What does it mean that the award floor and ceiling are both $48,000,000?
It typically indicates the total anticipated award amount per agreement (or a fixed intended level of funding for the planned awards) rather than a flexible funding range.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources according to the solicitation's rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad but aimed at organizations with proven research leadership and the ability to operate globally. The announcement encourages applications from research institutions, universities, non-governmental organizations, and research networks located in the United States and in developing countries, as well as other capable institutions that can respond to the HaRP approach for either HRCI or HRCD.
What core capacities must applicants demonstrate?
Applicants must demonstrate capacity to conduct or manage health research and related introduction activities, commit to working with and hiring people with appropriate technical expertise to plan and implement studies worldwide, and show the managerial, technical, and institutional strength needed to achieve the results envisioned in the RFA.
Are partnerships and host-country collaboration expected?
Yes. Applicants must be able to collaborate effectively with other organizations and groups in host countries across the developing world, reflecting USAID's emphasis on partnerships, local engagement, and coordinated implementation.
Can organizations based in developing countries apply?
Yes. USAID explicitly encourages applications from institutions located in developing countries, including research institutions, universities, NGOs, and research networks.
Can U.S.-based organizations apply?
Yes. USAID explicitly encourages applications from U.S.-based research institutions, universities, NGOs, and research networks.
Does the opportunity specify a detailed technical scope for HRCI and HRCD in the provided text?
No. The notice text provided does not include detailed technical scopes for the two activities, beyond what is suggested by their titles.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USAID M OAA GH HSR 09 919.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 22, 2009.
What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date is May 22, 2009.
When is the archive date?
The archive date is June 21, 2009.
Who should be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
Questions or access issues should be directed to the Agreement Specialist: Jeannine Beavers.
How can Jeannine Beavers be reached?
Jeannine Beavers can be reached at (202) 712-0789 or by email at jbeavers@usaid.gov.
Is this opportunity positioned for global work?
Yes. Applicants are expected to plan and implement studies worldwide and collaborate with host-country organizations across the developing world.
Does USAID expect to be actively involved after award?
Yes. The cooperative agreement mechanism indicates USAID anticipates substantial programmatic engagement during implementation.
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