Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 10 083
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- The National Institutes of Health in the environment health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mechanism for Time Sensitive Research Opportunities in Environmental Health Sciences (R03)" 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 14, 2010 and posted on Jan 14, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 20, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIH funding opportunity titled "Mechanism for Time Sensitive Research Opportunities in Environmental Health Sciences (R03)" (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-10-083) is designed to support small, rapid-turnaround research projects that take advantage of unexpected, short-lived chances to collect important environmental health data. The core idea is that certain events create brief windows where baseline biospecimens, exposure measurements, or other critical human or animal data can be gathered, but only if researchers can begin quickly. Examples mentioned in the announcement include natural disasters, human-made disasters, and sudden policy changes in health care, all of which can alter exposures or health conditions in ways that cannot be planned far in advance. What makes an application a good fit is that the scientific opportunity was not reasonably foreseeable and the study has to start within a short time frame to be valid or even possible.
A key feature of this FOA is the promise of an expedited review and award process. Applications are reviewed by an Initial Review Group and then by the National Advisory Environmental Health Sciences Council (NAEHSC), but the timeline is intentionally compressed so that time-sensitive projects do not miss the moment when data collection is feasible. When appropriate, the full cycle from application submission to award is expected to be within about six months, which is notably faster than typical NIH grant timelines and aligns with the urgency these projects often require.
The mechanism used is the NIH Small Research Grant (R03), which is meant for smaller, focused studies that can be completed in a relatively short period and with limited resources. The FOA highlights the kinds of projects the R03 can support, including pilot and feasibility studies, secondary analyses of existing datasets, small self-contained research projects, development of research methodologies, and development of new research technologies. In practice, this means the grant is aimed at generating timely empirical evidence or establishing proof of concept rather than supporting large, long-term research programs.
This R03 opportunity runs in parallel with a companion announcement of the same scientific scope that uses the R21 mechanism (PAR-10-084), which is another NIH pathway intended for exploratory or developmental work. Applicants whose time-sensitive project is better suited to a different scale or risk profile may consider whether the R03 (small, tightly scoped) or the R21 (exploratory/developmental) is the better match, but the underlying goal in both is to enable rapid research responses to unforeseen environmental health situations.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant in the environment and health area (CFDA 93.113, Environmental Health). It does not require cost sharing or matching. The opportunity was posted and created on January 14, 2010, and the original and final closing date listed is February 20, 2013, with an archive date of March 23, 2013, meaning it is no longer active but remains important as a reference for the structure and intent of NIH time-sensitive mechanisms in environmental health sciences.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic and non-domestic organizations. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) as well as small businesses, and multiple levels of government such as state, county, city/township, special district governments, and public housing/Indian housing authorities. It also includes federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations. The FOA further clarifies additional eligible groups such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), eligible federal agencies, faith-based and community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and foreign (non-U.S.) entities.
Overall, PAR-10-083 is best understood as a rapid-response environmental health small grant meant to capture perishable scientific information. It exists to fund practical, empirically grounded projects that cannot wait for standard grant cycles because the real-world conditions that make the research possible may disappear quickly, and it builds speed into the review and award process to match that reality.
FAQs: NIH "Mechanism for Time Sensitive Research Opportunities in Environmental Health Sciences (R03)" (PAR-10-083)
What is PAR-10-083?
PAR-10-083 is an NIH funding opportunity titled "Mechanism for Time Sensitive Research Opportunities in Environmental Health Sciences (R03)." It was designed to support small, rapid-turnaround research projects in environmental health sciences that must begin quickly to capture perishable or short-lived data.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to enable researchers to take advantage of unexpected, time-limited opportunities to collect important environmental health data. The focus is on situations where the chance to obtain baseline biospecimens, exposure measurements, or other critical human or animal data could disappear if the study does not start within a short timeframe.
What kinds of situations are considered time-sensitive under this FOA?
Examples described include natural disasters, human-made disasters, and sudden policy changes in health care that can quickly alter exposures or health conditions. The common thread is that the event creates a brief, unrepeatable window for valid data collection.
What makes an application a good fit for PAR-10-083?
A strong fit is a project where the scientific opportunity was not reasonably foreseeable and where the study must begin within a short time frame for the research to be valid or possible. The opportunity should be genuinely time-sensitive rather than a standard project that could proceed on a typical grant timeline.
What grant mechanism does PAR-10-083 use?
This opportunity uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism. R03 awards are generally intended for smaller, focused studies that can be completed in a relatively short period and with limited resources.
What types of projects can the R03 mechanism support under this FOA?
The FOA highlights that R03s can support pilot and feasibility studies, secondary analyses of existing datasets, small self-contained research projects, development of research methodologies, and development of new research technologies. In this time-sensitive context, the goal is typically to generate timely empirical evidence or establish proof of concept rather than build large, long-term programs.
Does this FOA offer expedited review and award?
Yes. A key feature is an expedited review and award process intended to prevent time-sensitive projects from missing the window when data collection is feasible. When appropriate, the full cycle from submission to award is expected to be within about six months.
How are applications reviewed under PAR-10-083?
Applications are reviewed by an Initial Review Group and then by the National Advisory Environmental Health Sciences Council (NAEHSC). The timeline is intentionally compressed to match the urgency of time-sensitive research opportunities.
How fast is the expected timeline compared to typical NIH grants?
The FOA states that, when appropriate, the cycle from application submission to award is expected to be about six months, which is described as notably faster than typical NIH grant timelines.
Is there a related or companion funding opportunity?
Yes. PAR-10-083 (R03) runs in parallel with a companion announcement of the same scientific scope that uses the R21 mechanism (PAR-10-084). Both aim to enable rapid research responses to unforeseen environmental health situations, but they use different NIH mechanisms.
How should an applicant think about choosing between the R03 (PAR-10-083) and the R21 (PAR-10-084)?
Based on the description provided, the R03 is intended for small, tightly scoped projects, while the R21 is another NIH pathway for exploratory or developmental work. Applicants would typically consider which mechanism better matches the scale and nature of the time-sensitive project while keeping the underlying rapid-response goal in mind.
What is the CFDA number and general category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant in the environment and health area under CFDA 93.113 (Environmental Health).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching.
When was PAR-10-083 posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on January 14, 2010. The listed original and final closing date is February 20, 2013, and the archive date is March 23, 2013.
Is PAR-10-083 currently active?
No. Based on the closing and archive dates provided, it is no longer active. It remains useful as a reference for the structure and intent of NIH time-sensitive mechanisms in environmental health sciences.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many domestic and non-domestic organizations. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) as well as small businesses; and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township, special district governments, and public housing/Indian housing authorities).
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA includes federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations as eligible applicants.
Are certain minority-serving institutions explicitly included in eligibility?
Yes. The FOA 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 other listed categories.
Are faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA specifically mentions faith-based and community-based organizations as eligible.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible to apply?
Yes. The FOA includes U.S. territories or possessions among eligible applicants.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) entities eligible?
Yes. The FOA includes foreign (non-U.S.) entities among eligible applicants.
Are federal agencies eligible?
Yes. The FOA mentions eligible federal agencies among the eligible applicant types.
What is the overall intent of this time-sensitive mechanism?
Overall, PAR-10-083 is intended to fund practical, empirically grounded, rapid-response environmental health projects designed to capture perishable scientific information that could be lost if researchers had to wait for standard grant cycles.
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