Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 10 278
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education environment health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Limited Competition for the Global Research Initiative Program, Basic/Biomedical 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 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.286 Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health 93.396 Cancer Biology Research 93.398 Cancer Research Manpower 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.866 Aging Research 93.989 International Research and Research Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 8, 2011 and posted on Sep 15, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 8, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $325,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Limited Competition for the Global Research Initiative Program, Basic/Biomedical Sciences (R01) (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-10-278) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant opportunity that supports basic and biomedical research with clear relevance to global health, using the standard NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism. The overarching aim is to strengthen research capacity and scientific leadership in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) by enabling foreign investigators to lead independent, competitive research projects that address high-priority health issues in their home settings. A defining feature of the program is its emphasis on the professional development and sustained productivity of LMIC investigators who have already received research or research training supported through eligible NIH-funded grants or awards, whether that training occurred in the United States or in their home countries. In practice, the FOA is meant to help transition well-trained LMIC scientists into research leaders who can build durable research programs and contribute to both local and global solutions in biomedical science.
This opportunity is sponsored by a group of NIH institutes and offices, reflecting a broad scientific scope. Participating components include the Fogarty International Institute (FIC) along with several major NIH institutes such as the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Eye Institute (NEI), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), and the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), as well as the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) within the Office of the Director. Because multiple NIH units are involved, applications can span a wide range of fundamental and translationally relevant basic science topics tied to global health priorities, including (but not limited to) cancer biology, environmental health sciences, mental health, neuroscience and neurological disorders, aging research, imaging and bioengineering innovations, vision research, and research related to dietary supplements. The associated CFDA program areas listed in the notice further underline this breadth, covering environmental health, mental health research, technological innovations to improve health, cancer biology and research training/manpower, neurosciences, aging research, and international research and research training.
The FOA is described as a limited competition, which generally indicates that eligibility is constrained to a defined pool of applicants or investigators meeting specific prior-training or prior-award criteria referenced in the full announcement. The eligible applicant organizations explicitly include private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and non-U.S. (foreign) entities (foreign organizations), with additional eligibility details clarified in the full FOA text. No cost sharing or matching is required, which is important for many institutions because it reduces the financial burden of participation and allows the scientific and capacity-building merits of the proposal to drive competitiveness.
In terms of funding, the notice states an estimated total of $325,000 to be awarded, with an anticipated six awards. The FOA also makes clear that award size and project duration may vary because the nature and scope of proposed research can differ widely across applications. As with typical NIH practice, the final number of awards and total dollars ultimately depend on the quality of applications received, the requested budgets, and programmatic priorities at the participating NIH components.
From an applicant perspective, the practical takeaway is that this FOA is designed for institutions proposing rigorous basic or biomedical research projects that matter for global health and that are led in a way that advances the independence and long-term research trajectory of LMIC investigators with relevant NIH-supported training backgrounds. It is positioned as both a research funding mechanism and a strategic capacity-building tool: the expectation is that funded projects will generate scientifically valuable results while also strengthening research ecosystems and investigator careers in LMIC settings, thereby supporting NIH goals related to global health impact.
Key administrative details included in the opportunity record are as follows: the opportunity category is discretionary, the funding instrument is a grant, and the activity categories are listed as education, environment, and health. The opportunity was posted on September 15, 2010, with an archive date of April 8, 2012. The record lists an original closing date of March 8, 2013, and a current closing date of March 8, 2012, indicating that applicants would have needed to follow the then-current deadline and consult the official FOA for the authoritative submission schedule. The full announcement is linked through NIH at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-278.html, and the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact is provided for technical access or linking issues (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Limited Competition for the Global Research Initiative Program, Basic/Biomedical Sciences (R01) (PAR-10-278)?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity that supports basic and biomedical research with clear relevance to global health using the standard NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism. Its overarching aim is to strengthen research capacity and scientific leadership in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) by enabling foreign investigators to lead independent, competitive research projects that address high-priority health issues in their home settings.
What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The main purpose is twofold: (1) to fund rigorous basic or biomedical research that matters for global health, and (2) to advance the independence, professional development, and sustained research productivity of LMIC investigators who have previously received NIH-supported research or research training through eligible NIH-funded grants or awards.
What does "limited competition" mean for this opportunity?
The FOA is described as a limited competition, which generally indicates that eligibility is restricted to a defined pool of applicants or investigators. In this case, eligibility is tied to specific prior-training or prior-award criteria referenced in the full announcement. Applicants should consult the full FOA text for the authoritative eligibility requirements.
Who is this program designed to support as lead investigators?
The program emphasizes LMIC investigators and is intended to help transition well-trained LMIC scientists into research leaders. A defining feature is that investigators should have already received research or research training supported through eligible NIH-funded grants or awards, whether that training occurred in the United States or in their home countries.
What type of research does this FOA support?
It supports basic and biomedical research projects with clear relevance to global health priorities. Because multiple NIH institutes and offices participate, applications can span a wide range of fundamental and translationally relevant basic science topics tied to global health needs.
What scientific areas are within scope for PAR-10-278?
The participating NIH components indicate broad scope, including (but not limited to) cancer biology, environmental health sciences, mental health, neuroscience and neurological disorders, aging research, imaging and bioengineering innovations, vision research, and research related to dietary supplements. The CFDA program areas listed in the notice also reflect environmental health, mental health research, technological innovations to improve health, cancer biology and research training/manpower, neurosciences, aging research, and international research and research training.
Which NIH institutes and offices participate in this FOA?
The opportunity is sponsored by a group of NIH institutes and offices, including the Fogarty International Institute (FIC), the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institute on Aging (NIA), the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), the National Eye Institute (NEI), the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), and the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) within the Office of the Director.
What grant mechanism is used for this opportunity?
The FOA uses the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism.
What is the funding instrument and opportunity category?
The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity category is discretionary.
What activity categories are associated with this opportunity?
The activity categories listed are education, environment, and health.
What types of applicant organizations are eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant organizations explicitly include private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and non-U.S. (foreign) entities (foreign organizations). Additional eligibility details are clarified in the full FOA text.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The opportunity record explicitly includes non-U.S. (foreign) entities (foreign organizations) as eligible applicant organizations, with further details provided in the full FOA.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity record states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
How much total funding is expected, and how many awards are anticipated?
The notice states an estimated total of $325,000 to be awarded, with an anticipated six awards.
Will each award be the same size and duration?
Not necessarily. The FOA notes that award size and project duration may vary because the nature and scope of the proposed research can differ widely across applications.
What factors can affect the final number of awards and total dollars?
As with typical NIH practice, the final number of awards and total funding depend on the quality of applications received, requested budgets, and programmatic priorities across the participating NIH components.
How does this FOA support research capacity in LMICs?
It is positioned as both a research funding mechanism and a capacity-building tool. The expectation is that funded projects will generate scientifically valuable results while also strengthening research ecosystems and investigator careers in LMIC settings, supporting longer-term leadership and productivity.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on September 15, 2010, and the archive date is April 8, 2012.
What were the listed closing dates for this opportunity?
The record lists an original closing date of March 8, 2013, and a current closing date of March 8, 2012. This indicates applicants would have needed to follow the then-current deadline and verify the authoritative submission schedule in the official FOA.
Where can applicants find the full official announcement?
The full announcement is available through NIH at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-278.html
Who should be contacted for technical access or linking issues related to the NIH posting?
The NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact listed for technical access or linking issues is: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
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