Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 14 303
Apply for PAR 14 303
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program Infrastructure for Clinical and Translational Research (IDeA CTR)(U54)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 31, 2014 and posted on Jul 31, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2016. (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 $4,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County 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 State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses.
- 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 not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program Infrastructure for Clinical and Translational Research (IDeA CTR) (U54) opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number PAR-14-303, is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) cooperative agreement designed to strengthen clinical and translational research capacity in states that have historically received relatively low levels of NIH funding. NIH created the broader IDeA program in 1993 to address long-standing geographic disparities in biomedical research support, and this particular announcement focuses on building the practical infrastructure and shared resources needed to do high-quality clinical and translational research (CTR) in IDeA-eligible states.
At its core, this program is about putting durable systems in place rather than simply funding individual research projects. The expectation is that an IDeA CTR award will create added value across participating institutions by supporting activities that are difficult to provide through standard investigator-initiated research grants. In practice, that means developing and coordinating the kinds of cross-cutting capabilities that make clinical and translational research more feasible, more efficient, and more competitive: shared resources, research support services, and other enabling platforms that investigators can use to move ideas from basic discovery toward clinical application and community benefit. The program’s success is tied to whether the supported infrastructure measurably improves the ability of investigators and institutions to compete for additional external funding in CTR over time.
This opportunity uses the U54 mechanism, meaning it is a cooperative agreement rather than a typical grant. Cooperative agreements generally involve substantial NIH programmatic involvement, with the awardee and NIH working more closely together on governance, milestones, and overall direction than would occur under many standard research project grants. The activity category is Health, and it is listed under CFDA number 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training). The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can be important for institutions trying to build capacity without having to commit additional mandatory funds.
Key dates and administrative details are straightforward. The opportunity was posted and created on July 31, 2014. The original closing date was September 30, 2016, and the current closing date remained September 30, 2016, with an archive date of October 31, 2016. The award ceiling is listed as $4,000,000, indicating the maximum budget level expected under this announcement.
Eligibility is broad but still bounded by NIH rules regarding foreign participation. A wide range of domestic entities are listed as eligible applicants, including state, county, city or township, special district, and certain tribal governments and organizations; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education); independent school districts; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and for-profit organizations other than small businesses, as well as small businesses. Additional categories specifically called out include a number of mission-serving institutions such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), along with faith-based or community-based organizations, eligible federal agencies, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions. At the same time, the announcement makes clear that non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed.
For applicants, the main takeaway is that NIH is looking for proposals that build or expand the shared CTR ecosystem in IDeA-eligible states and that can demonstrate how those investments will raise the overall competitiveness of investigators for future clinical and translational research funding. The full announcement was available through the NIH Grants Guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-303.html, and the provided contact for technical access issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
FAQs: NIH IDeA CTR (U54) Program Infrastructure for Clinical and Translational Research (PAR-14-303)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program Infrastructure for Clinical and Translational Research (IDeA CTR) (U54) opportunity. Its Funding Opportunity Number is PAR-14-303.
What is the main purpose of PAR-14-303?
The purpose is to strengthen clinical and translational research (CTR) capacity in IDeA-eligible states that have historically received relatively low levels of NIH funding by building practical infrastructure and shared resources that support high-quality CTR.
Is this funding meant for individual research projects?
No. The emphasis is on building durable systems, shared resources, and enabling platforms rather than simply funding individual investigator-initiated research projects. The goal is to create added value across participating institutions through infrastructure that is difficult to support through standard research grants.
What kinds of activities does the program aim to support?
Activities are centered on developing and coordinating cross-cutting capabilities that make clinical and translational research more feasible, efficient, and competitive. Examples described at a high level include shared resources, research support services, and other enabling platforms that help move ideas from basic discovery toward clinical application and community benefit.
What does NIH mean by "clinical and translational research" in this context?
Based on the description provided, the program is focused on the infrastructure and support systems that help translate research from basic discovery toward clinical application and broader community benefit, rather than on specific clinical studies alone.
How is success measured or judged for an IDeA CTR award?
Success is tied to whether the supported infrastructure measurably improves the ability of investigators and institutions to compete for additional external funding in clinical and translational research over time.
What funding mechanism is used?
The opportunity uses the U54 mechanism.
What does it mean that this is a U54 cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally involves substantial NIH programmatic involvement. Compared with many standard grants, NIH and the awardee work more closely on governance, milestones, and overall direction.
Which NIH program is this part of, and why does it exist?
This is part of NIH's broader IDeA program, created in 1993 to address long-standing geographic disparities in biomedical research support. This particular announcement focuses on building CTR infrastructure in IDeA-eligible states.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Health.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training).
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is listed as $4,000,000, which indicates the maximum budget level expected under this announcement.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on July 31, 2014.
What were the closing and archive dates?
The original closing date was September 30, 2016, and the current closing date remained September 30, 2016. The archive date was October 31, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a wide range of U.S.-based entities, such as state, county, city or township governments; special district governments; certain tribal governments and organizations; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education); independent school districts; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. The announcement also calls out eligible federal agencies, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions.
Are mission-serving institutions included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The opportunity specifically includes categories such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). Faith-based and community-based organizations are also listed among eligible types.
Can foreign organizations apply?
No. The announcement states that non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization include a non-U.S. component?
No. The announcement states that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Are foreign components allowed under NIH policy?
No. The announcement states that foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed.
What should applicants focus on in their proposals?
Applicants should focus on proposals that build or expand the shared clinical and translational research ecosystem in IDeA-eligible states and demonstrate how those infrastructure investments will raise the competitiveness of investigators for future CTR funding.
Where can I find the full funding announcement?
The full announcement was available through the NIH Grants Guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-303.html.
Who do I contact for technical access issues related to the announcement?
The provided contact for technical access issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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