Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 12 066
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Imaging Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) R03" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 4, 2014 and posted on Dec 21, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- 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) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Imaging Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) R03 (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-12-066) is a National Institutes of Health grant opportunity led by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) that is designed to bring more investigators into neuroimaging research relevant to drug abuse and addiction. The program specifically encourages applications from researchers who are new to neuroimaging, including both early-stage investigators and established scientists who want to add neuroimaging tools to their existing research programs. The idea is to lower the barrier to entry by supporting small, focused projects that help investigators gain experience with imaging methods, generate preliminary data, and set the stage for larger future studies.
This opportunity uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism, which is meant for projects that can be completed in a relatively short timeframe with modest resources. In practical terms, the R03 format is a good fit for pilot or feasibility work, method adoption, proof-of-concept studies, early validation of imaging measures, or tightly scoped imaging studies that answer a specific question without requiring the scale of an R01. The award ceiling listed for this FOA is $150,000, and the listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
The opportunity falls under the discretionary grant category and is tied to the health and education activity area, with CFDA number 93.279 (Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs). While the brief synopsis emphasizes neuroimaging broadly, the sponsoring institute is NIDA, so applicants should expect that proposed projects need to be clearly connected to drug abuse, addiction, substance use disorders, or closely related behavioral and neurobiological questions where imaging can provide meaningful insight.
Eligibility is broad and includes many common NIH applicant types across academia, government, nonprofit, and industry. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and other nonprofit structures), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses, though small businesses are also listed as eligible), local and state governments, tribal governments and tribal organizations, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and special district governments. The eligibility details also explicitly include Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and federal government agencies. Importantly, non-U.S. entities (foreign institutions) are eligible to apply, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations may also participate; foreign components are allowed as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Key administrative dates provided in the source include a posted date of December 21, 2011, with an original closing date of January 7, 2015, and a current closing date shown as May 7, 2015, with an archive date of June 6, 2015. The FOA can be found via the NIH Grants Guide link: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-066.html. For technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the I/START R03 opportunity (PAR-12-066)?
The Imaging Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) R03 is an NIH funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-12-066) led by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). It is designed to bring more investigators into neuroimaging research that is relevant to drug abuse and addiction.
What is the main goal of this program?
The program aims to lower the barrier to entering neuroimaging research by supporting small, focused projects. These projects are intended to help investigators gain hands-on experience with imaging methods, generate preliminary data, and position the investigator for larger future studies.
Who is this opportunity intended for?
This opportunity specifically encourages applications from researchers who are new to neuroimaging. This includes early-stage investigators as well as established scientists who want to add neuroimaging tools to their existing research programs.
Which NIH funding mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism, which is generally used for projects that can be completed in a relatively short timeframe with modest resources.
What types of projects are a good fit for an R03 under this FOA?
Based on the description provided, the R03 format is a good fit for small, tightly scoped imaging projects such as pilot or feasibility work, method adoption, proof-of-concept studies, early validation of imaging measures, or other focused studies that answer a specific question without the scale of an R01.
How much funding is available under this FOA?
The award ceiling listed for this funding opportunity is $150,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What scientific area should proposed projects address?
Although the synopsis emphasizes neuroimaging broadly, the sponsoring institute is NIDA. Applicants should expect that proposed projects need to be clearly connected to drug abuse, addiction, substance use disorders, or closely related behavioral and neurobiological questions where imaging can provide meaningful insight.
Which agency and institute lead this opportunity?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant opportunity led by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.279, titled Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs.
What category and activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the discretionary grant category and is tied to the health and education activity area.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many common NIH applicant types across academia, government, nonprofit, and industry. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and other nonprofit structures), for-profit organizations (including small businesses as listed), local and state governments, tribal governments and tribal organizations, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and special district governments.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically included in the eligibility list?
Yes. The eligibility details explicitly include Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations are explicitly included in the eligibility details provided.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible to apply?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are explicitly included in the eligibility details provided.
Can federal government agencies apply?
Yes. Federal government agencies are explicitly included as eligible applicants.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) institutions eligible to apply?
Yes. Non-U.S. entities (foreign institutions) are eligible to apply. In addition, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations may participate, and foreign components are allowed as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The posted date is December 21, 2011. The original closing date is listed as January 7, 2015. A current closing date is shown as May 7, 2015. The archive date is June 6, 2015.
Where can I find the official announcement for PAR-12-066?
The FOA is available through the NIH Grants Guide at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-066.html
Who should I contact for technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement?
For technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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