Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 11 229
Apply for PAR 11 229
- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Limited Competition Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program Infrastructure for Clinical and Translational Research IDeA CTRU54" 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 Apr 9, 2012 and posted on Jun 10, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 27, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Foreign (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are notallowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Limited Competition Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program Infrastructure for Clinical and Translational Research (IDeA CTR, U54) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-11-229) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) cooperative agreement designed to strengthen the clinical and translational research capacity of organizations located in IDeA-eligible states. The central purpose is to help these states build or expand the infrastructure, systems, and shared resources needed to conduct high-quality clinical and translational research, with an emphasis on creating durable institutional capability rather than supporting isolated, one-off projects. In practice, this kind of award typically targets foundational elements like research administration, participant recruitment support, biostatistics and epidemiology resources, informatics platforms, regulatory and compliance support, and training or mentoring structures that collectively make clinical and translational research feasible and competitive.
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement mechanism, which generally means NIH expects to have substantial programmatic involvement during the project period compared with a standard grant. The activity area is categorized under education and health, and it aligns with CFDA 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training). The program is framed as a limited competition, signaling that eligibility is restricted based on specific criteria tied to the IDeA program and the announcement terms; applicants are expected to fall within the defined IDeA context and meet any additional requirements described in the full notice.
Funding details indicate an estimated total funding amount of about $4,000,000, with an award ceiling of $300,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which reduces the burden on applicants to bring non-federal funds to the table as a condition of the award. Key dates show the opportunity was posted June 10, 2011, with an original and current closing date of September 27, 2013, and it was archived October 28, 2013, meaning it is no longer open for applications but remains relevant as a reference point for similar programs and for understanding how NIH has structured IDeA CTR infrastructure support.
Eligible applicants include a broad range of domestic organizations: private institutions of higher education; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, with the caveat that the announcement contains additional clarifications); and other eligible entities as specified in the full funding notice. The eligibility list explicitly includes several categories of institutions that serve underrepresented communities, such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs). The announcement is also explicit about what is not allowed: non-U.S. (foreign) organizations cannot apply, and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not permitted, which keeps the focus on building research infrastructure within the U.S. jurisdictions covered by the IDeA program.
For applicants or institutions trying to interpret the opportunity, the practical takeaway is that NIH was looking to invest in the enabling backbone of clinical and translational research in IDeA-eligible states: the people, processes, platforms, and shared services that allow investigators to move discoveries toward patient and community benefit. Administrative support is provided through NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) contacts for technical access and linking issues, and the full program announcement was hosted on the NIH grants website at the link provided in the source material.
FAQs: Limited Competition IDeA Program Infrastructure for Clinical and Translational Research (IDeA CTR, U54) - PAR-11-229
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Limited Competition Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program Infrastructure for Clinical and Translational Research (IDeA CTR, U54), Funding Opportunity Number PAR-11-229. It is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) cooperative agreement intended to strengthen clinical and translational research capacity in organizations located in IDeA-eligible states.
What is the main purpose of the IDeA CTR (U54) award?
The central purpose is to help IDeA-eligible states build or expand durable infrastructure, systems, and shared resources needed to conduct high-quality clinical and translational research. The emphasis is on strengthening long-term institutional capability rather than funding isolated, one-off research projects.
Is this opportunity focused on research projects or infrastructure?
Based on the description provided, the opportunity is primarily focused on infrastructure and enabling capacity (the "backbone" for clinical and translational research), not on supporting standalone research projects.
What kinds of activities or components does this award typically support?
The opportunity typically targets foundational elements such as research administration, participant recruitment support, biostatistics and epidemiology resources, informatics platforms, regulatory and compliance support, and training or mentoring structures that collectively strengthen an institution's ability to conduct clinical and translational research.
What does "clinical and translational research capacity" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this context, it refers to the people, processes, platforms, and shared services that allow investigators to carry out clinical and translational research effectively and competitively, including support structures that help move discoveries toward patient and community benefit.
What type of NIH funding mechanism is used?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement mechanism (U54). A cooperative agreement generally means NIH expects substantial programmatic involvement during the project period compared with a standard grant.
What does "limited competition" mean here?
"Limited competition" indicates that eligibility is restricted based on specific criteria tied to the IDeA program and the terms of the announcement. Applicants are expected to fall within the defined IDeA context and meet any additional requirements described in the full notice.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the CFDA number and program area for this opportunity?
The opportunity aligns with CFDA 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training). The activity area is categorized under education and health.
How much funding is available in total?
The estimated total funding amount listed is about $4,000,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $300,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 10, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date shown is September 27, 2013.
Is this opportunity still open for applications?
No. It was archived on October 28, 2013, which means it is no longer open for applications.
Why is an archived opportunity still useful?
Even though it is closed, it can remain relevant as a reference point for similar programs and for understanding how NIH has structured IDeA CTR infrastructure support.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a broad range of domestic organizations, including private institutions of higher education; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; and nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, with additional clarifications referenced in the announcement). Other eligible entities may be specified in the full funding notice.
Are institutions serving underrepresented communities included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and similar categories as stated in the announcement.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible to apply?
No. Non-U.S. (foreign) organizations cannot apply.
Are foreign components of U.S. organizations allowed?
No. Foreign components of U.S. organizations are not permitted under this opportunity.
Does the opportunity specify anything about IDeA-eligible states?
The opportunity is designed to strengthen capacity for organizations located in IDeA-eligible states. Eligibility is tied to the IDeA program context and any additional requirements described in the full announcement.
Where was the full program announcement hosted?
The full program announcement was hosted on the NIH grants website at the link provided in the source material.
Who provides administrative or technical support for access or linking issues?
Administrative support for technical access and linking issues is provided through NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) contacts.
What is the practical takeaway for institutions considering this type of opportunity?
The practical takeaway is that NIH was looking to invest in the enabling backbone of clinical and translational research in IDeA-eligible states: shared infrastructure and institutional systems that make clinical and translational research feasible and competitive.
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