Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 13 215
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Limited Competition Training Programs for Critical HIV Research Infrastructure for Low and Middle Income Country Institutions (G11)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.989 International Research and Research Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 25, 2013 and posted on Apr 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 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 $92,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private 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 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 Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) 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 allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Limited Competition Training Programs for Critical HIV Research Infrastructure for Low and Middle Income Country Institutions (G11) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-13-215) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program designed to build stronger HIV research capacity in low and middle income countries (LMICs) by funding targeted training programs. The central idea is that U.S. institutions that already have active research collaborations with LMIC institutions can apply for support to train and develop leadership, hands-on expertise, and operational capability at their LMIC partner sites. Rather than funding new HIV research projects directly, this program focuses on strengthening the underlying research infrastructure that makes high-quality HIV research possible and sustainable over time.
The program is “limited competition†in the sense that it is intended for U.S.-based applicant organizations that can demonstrate meaningful, ongoing collaboration with an LMIC institution where the training will have a direct impact. The supported activities must be training-oriented and must fall within a narrow scope: the FOA only allows training related to technical expertise, administration, and financial management, and only as it supports one of six specific critical research infrastructure areas identified in the full announcement. In practice, this means applications need to be tightly aligned to capacity-building for essential research operations (for example, improving specialized technical skills, strengthening administrative systems that support research compliance and coordination, or upgrading financial management practices that ensure grants are managed correctly). The emphasis is on practical, institutional strengthening that can improve the reliability, quality, and accountability of HIV research conducted through the LMIC partner institution.
In terms of administrative details, this is a grant mechanism under NIH, categorized under Health, with CFDA numbers 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants) and 93.989 (International Research and Research Training). The opportunity was posted on April 25, 2013, and the final application due date listed is July 30, 2015, with an archive date of August 30, 2015. The award ceiling is stated as $92,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute a set portion of non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility is focused on U.S. organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they otherwise meet NIH eligibility requirements). The FOA also explicitly notes that certain institution types, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-serving Institutions, are included among eligible applicants. At the same time, non-U.S. entities (foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply as the primary applicant organization, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible to apply. However, “foreign components†are allowed under NIH policy, which generally means a U.S. applicant can include elements of the work that occur outside the U.S. (such as training implementation at the LMIC partner site) when structured in accordance with NIH Grants Policy.
Overall, PAR-13-215 is best understood as a capacity-building grant meant to reinforce the foundational systems and skills that enable rigorous HIV research in LMIC settings. It prioritizes training that strengthens technical know-how and the administrative and financial backbone of research programs, leveraging existing U.S.-LMIC collaborations to produce durable improvements in how research is led, managed, and supported at LMIC institutions. For applicants needing the complete details, NIH provided the full announcement link (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-215.html) and directed technical access questions to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact.
FAQs: Limited Competition Training Programs for Critical HIV Research Infrastructure for Low and Middle Income Country Institutions (G11) (PAR-13-215)
What is PAR-13-215 (G11) and what is it designed to do?
PAR-13-215 is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant opportunity that supports targeted training programs aimed at strengthening HIV research capacity in low and middle income countries (LMICs). The program is focused on building durable research infrastructure through training, so LMIC institutions can conduct high-quality, accountable, and sustainable HIV research over time.
Does this program fund new HIV research projects?
No. The opportunity is described as training-focused and is intended to strengthen the underlying research infrastructure rather than directly funding new HIV research projects. The emphasis is on developing skills, leadership, and operational capability that make research possible and sustainable.
Who is expected to apply for this opportunity?
The program is intended for U.S.-based applicant organizations that already have active, meaningful research collaborations with an LMIC institution. The U.S. institution applies, and the training is designed to have a direct impact at the LMIC partner site.
Why is this called a "limited competition" opportunity?
It is "limited competition" because it is aimed at a narrower group of applicants: U.S. institutions that can demonstrate an ongoing collaboration with an LMIC institution where the proposed training will strengthen HIV research infrastructure.
What types of activities are allowed under this FOA?
Supported activities must be training-oriented and must fall within the FOA's narrow scope. Training is limited to technical expertise, administration, and financial management, and it must support one of six specific critical research infrastructure areas identified in the full announcement.
What is the main focus of the training supported by this program?
The program prioritizes practical institutional strengthening that improves the reliability, quality, and accountability of HIV research at LMIC partner institutions. Examples described include improving specialized technical skills, strengthening administrative systems supporting research compliance and coordination, and improving financial management practices for proper grants management.
Where is the training expected to benefit?
The training is intended to build leadership, hands-on expertise, and operational capability at LMIC partner sites, leveraging existing U.S.-LMIC collaborations.
Who is eligible to apply as the primary applicant?
Eligibility is focused on U.S. organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they meet NIH eligibility requirements). The FOA also notes that certain institution types, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-serving Institutions, are included among eligible applicants.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply as the primary applicant organization?
No. Non-U.S. entities (foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply as the primary applicant organization for this opportunity.
Can a non-U.S. component of a U.S. organization apply?
No. The FOA states that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible to apply as the primary applicant organization.
Are foreign components allowed at all?
Yes. The FOA indicates that "foreign components" are allowed under NIH policy. This generally means a U.S. applicant can include elements of the work that occur outside the U.S. (such as implementing training at an LMIC partner site) if structured according to NIH Grants Policy.
What is the award ceiling for this grant opportunity?
The stated award ceiling is $92,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute a set portion of non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered through the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What category is this funding opportunity listed under?
It is categorized under Health.
What CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA numbers listed are 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants) and 93.989 (International Research and Research Training).
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 25, 2013.
What is the final application due date listed?
The final application due date listed is July 30, 2015.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is August 30, 2015.
Where can applicants find the full official announcement?
The full announcement is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-215.html
Who should be contacted for technical access questions related to the announcement?
NIH directed technical access questions to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact.
What is the overall goal or expected impact of this program?
The overall goal is to reinforce foundational systems and skills that enable rigorous HIV research in LMIC settings by strengthening technical know-how and the administrative and financial backbone of research programs at LMIC institutions, using established collaborations to produce durable institutional improvements.
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