Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 12 224
Apply for PAR 12 224
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Limited Competition Renewal of Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE)P20" 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 Jun 7, 2013 and posted on Jul 10, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 7, 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 $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have 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) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- 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 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 theNIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Limited Competition Renewal of Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) P20" (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-12-224) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) program run through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). It is a discretionary grant mechanism that supports a competing continuation (renewal) of existing COBRE awards, meaning it is aimed at institutions that already hold an eligible COBRE grant and are applying to continue and build on that established center.
The central purpose of the COBRE initiative is to strengthen an institution's biomedical research infrastructure by sustaining and further developing a thematic, multidisciplinary research center. In practice, this means building a structured environment where investigators can collaborate around a defined scientific theme, share resources, and receive support that improves their ability to carry out competitive biomedical research. A major emphasis is not only on operating the center itself, but on developing researchers so they can successfully compete for independent, peer-reviewed funding, especially NIH individual research grants. In other words, COBRE is designed as an infrastructure-and-capacity building program that helps move investigators and institutions toward greater long-term self-sufficiency in biomedical research.
COBRE is supported under the Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program. IDeA is specifically intended to broaden geographic distribution of NIH funding by strengthening research capacity in states and regions that historically have lower overall success rates in securing NIH awards. The larger policy goal is to foster health-related research and build a stronger biomedical research pipeline in areas that have been underrepresented in NIH funding outcomes, improving competitiveness through targeted institutional investments and investigator development.
This opportunity uses the NIH P20 center grant mechanism, which is typically associated with exploratory or developmental center-level support rather than large, long-established centers. The activity category is health, and it is listed under CFDA number 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training). Cost sharing or matching is not required, which means applicants are not expected to provide a formal matching contribution as a condition of the award, although institutions often still demonstrate commitment through space, leadership support, or other non-required contributions as part of a strong application.
Eligibility covers a range of U.S.-based institutions and organizations that align with IDeA and capacity-building objectives. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and certain nonprofit organizations (both those with 501(c)(3) status and those without, as specified). The eligibility section also highlights categories of institutions commonly associated with broadening participation and capacity building, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs). Foreign institutions are not eligible, and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not allowed, consistent with standard NIH policy limitations described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
From the administrative details provided, the opportunity was posted on July 10, 2012, with related record dates indicating creation on June 7, 2013, and an archive date of July 7, 2013. The original closing date is listed as September 25, 2014, and a current closing date appears as June 7, 2013, reflecting how opportunities can be versioned or archived in federal listings and may have multiple associated dates depending on the system record. The estimated total funding amount shown is $1,500,000, which typically represents an overall estimate for the opportunity rather than a guaranteed amount for any single award. Applicants would normally confirm current budget limits, allowable costs, award duration, and the number of anticipated awards by reviewing the full announcement text at the provided NIH link.
For applicants seeking the official program requirements and application instructions, the full funding announcement is available through the NIH Grants Guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-224.html. The contact listed for technical difficulty accessing or linking to the announcement is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
FAQs: Limited Competition Renewal of Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) P20 (PAR-12-224)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Limited Competition Renewal of Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) P20" and is identified by Funding Opportunity Number PAR-12-224.
Which federal agency runs this opportunity?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) program administered through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS).
What type of grant mechanism is being used?
The opportunity uses the NIH P20 center grant mechanism.
What does "limited competition renewal" mean for this opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant mechanism that supports a competing continuation (renewal) of existing COBRE awards. In practical terms, it is aimed at institutions that already hold an eligible COBRE grant and are applying to continue and build on that established center.
What is the main purpose of the COBRE initiative?
The central purpose is to strengthen an institution's biomedical research infrastructure by sustaining and further developing a thematic, multidisciplinary research center. This includes creating a structured environment for collaboration around a defined scientific theme, shared resources, and supports that improve the institution's ability to conduct competitive biomedical research.
Is COBRE focused only on running a center, or also on developing researchers?
COBRE emphasizes both operating the center and developing researchers so they can successfully compete for independent, peer-reviewed funding, especially NIH individual research grants. It is intended as an infrastructure-and-capacity building program that helps move investigators and institutions toward greater long-term self-sufficiency in biomedical research.
How does this opportunity relate to the Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program?
COBRE is supported under the NIH Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program. IDeA is intended to broaden the geographic distribution of NIH funding by strengthening research capacity in states and regions that historically have lower overall success rates in securing NIH awards.
What policy goal does IDeA support?
The broader goal is to foster health-related research and strengthen the biomedical research pipeline in areas that have been underrepresented in NIH funding outcomes, improving competitiveness through targeted institutional investments and investigator development.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training).
What is the activity category?
The activity category is health.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required, meaning applicants are not expected to provide a formal matching contribution as a condition of the award.
If matching is not required, can an institution still show commitment in other ways?
Yes. While not required, institutions often demonstrate commitment through space, leadership support, or other non-required contributions as part of a strong application.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility covers a range of U.S.-based institutions and organizations aligned with IDeA and capacity-building objectives. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and certain nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and other specified nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status).
Are Minority Serving Institutions included in the eligibility description?
Yes. The eligibility section highlights categories of institutions commonly associated with broadening participation and capacity building, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible.
Are foreign components of U.S. organizations allowed?
No. Foreign components of U.S. organizations are not allowed, consistent with NIH policy limitations described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
What is the estimated total funding amount shown for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount shown is $1,500,000.
Does the estimated total funding amount guarantee a specific award size?
No. The amount shown is typically an overall estimate for the opportunity rather than a guaranteed amount for any single award.
Where should applicants confirm budget limits, allowable costs, and award details?
Applicants would normally confirm current budget limits, allowable costs, award duration, and the number of anticipated awards by reviewing the full announcement text at the NIH link provided for PAR-12-224.
Where can the official funding announcement be found?
The full funding announcement is available through the NIH Grants Guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-224.html.
What are the key dates listed in the administrative details?
The opportunity was posted on July 10, 2012. Related record dates indicate creation on June 7, 2013, and an archive date of July 7, 2013. The original closing date is listed as September 25, 2014, and a current closing date appears as June 7, 2013.
Why might multiple closing dates appear for the same opportunity?
The information notes that opportunities can be versioned or archived in federal listings and may have multiple associated dates depending on the system record.
Who should be contacted for technical difficulty accessing or linking to the announcement?
The contact listed for technical difficulty is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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