Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 08 207
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Meetings, Conferences, and Networks for Research Partnerships to Improve Functional Outcomes (R13)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders 93.389 National Center for Research Resources 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.867 Vision Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 26, 2009 and posted on Jul 18, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2011. (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 $25,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments State governments Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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) Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- 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) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant opportunity "Meetings, Conferences, and Networks for Research Partnerships to Improve Functional Outcomes (R13)" (Funding Opportunity Number PAR 08-207) supports the planning and hosting of meetings, conferences, and organized research networks designed to bring investigators together across disciplines. The main idea is to create practical, well-structured opportunities for researchers to form strong, effective multidisciplinary teams that can tackle important scientific problems related to rehabilitation and the management of chronic disease, including mental disorders. In other words, this program is less about funding a single research study and more about funding the convening, coordination, and partnership-building activities that make high-quality collaborative research possible.
The purpose of the FOA is explicitly centered on interdisciplinary research partnership. NIH is looking for applications that will help researchers connect across fields and form teams capable of addressing basic science questions, translational research needs (moving discoveries toward real-world use), or clinical research challenges. The focus on "functional outcomes" signals an emphasis on improving how people function in daily life, especially in the context of disability, rehabilitation, chronic health conditions, and mental health-related impairments. Successful proposals would typically show a clear plan for how the meeting or network will generate new collaborations, define shared research agendas, and accelerate progress on problems that are difficult to solve within a single discipline.
The mechanism of support for this opportunity is the NIH R13 conference grant mechanism (the announcement also references R13/U13 in its purpose statement, but the mechanism specified is R13). R13 awards are generally used to support scientific conferences and similar convenings, including the kinds of structured events and networking activities that can lead to new research partnerships. Because this is a conference-oriented grant mechanism, applications are expected to emphasize the meeting or network structure, the scientific justification for convening the participants, the anticipated outputs (such as new collaborations, consensus statements, methodological roadmaps, or research priorities), and how the event or network will be managed and evaluated.
Funding levels and the number of awards were not fixed in advance. NIH notes that award size and duration would vary depending on the nature and scope of the proposed meeting or network, and that the total number of awards would depend on factors such as the quality of applications received, their requested budgets, and the duration of proposed activities. The listing includes an award ceiling of $25,000, indicating the maximum amount expected per award under the posted grant parameters. The opportunity also specifies that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award, although partnerships and leveraged support can still be viewed favorably depending on the specifics of NIH conference grant policies and the proposed plan.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic organizations and governmental entities. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, other for-profit organizations (beyond small businesses), state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, special districts, and independent school districts), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations (both federally recognized and other than federally recognized, as specified). The eligibility information further highlights inclusion of Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, and U.S. territories or possessions. This wide eligibility reflects the reality that impactful research convenings and networks can be led by universities, professional associations, community organizations, governmental bodies, and other institutions that play convening roles in rehabilitation and chronic disease research.
The program is categorized as a discretionary grant under federal assistance and is associated with multiple CFDA numbers spanning several NIH-related research areas, including deafness and communication disorders (93.173), research resources (93.389), neurosciences and neurological disorders (93.853), child health and human development (93.865), and vision research (93.867). That mix signals that the intended scientific scope is cross-cutting and may involve multiple NIH institutes and centers, consistent with the FOA's interdisciplinary theme. The posting date for the opportunity was July 18, 2008, with an original and current closing date of September 7, 2011, and an archive date of October 8, 2011, meaning the announcement is no longer active but remains a useful reference for understanding NIH priorities and the structure of conference grant opportunities.
For applicants or readers seeking the full historical announcement text, NIH provided an additional information link to the NIH Grants Guide page for PAR 08-207. The contact information listed is for the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement.
FAQs: NIH "Meetings, Conferences, and Networks for Research Partnerships to Improve Functional Outcomes (R13)" (PAR 08-207)
What is this grant opportunity?
This NIH funding opportunity (PAR 08-207) supports the planning and hosting of meetings, conferences, and organized research networks that bring investigators together across disciplines to build research partnerships focused on improving functional outcomes.
What is the main purpose of PAR 08-207?
The purpose is to create practical, structured opportunities for researchers to connect across fields and form strong multidisciplinary teams that can address scientific problems in rehabilitation and the management of chronic disease, including mental disorders.
Is this grant meant to fund a single research study?
No. Based on the description provided, this program is centered on convening, coordination, and partnership-building activities (meetings, conferences, and networks) rather than funding one specific research project.
What types of activities does NIH expect to fund under this announcement?
Activities include planning and hosting conferences or meetings and establishing organized research networks designed to connect investigators, build multidisciplinary teams, define shared research agendas, and accelerate progress on complex problems.
What does "functional outcomes" mean in the context of this FOA?
"Functional outcomes" signals an emphasis on improving how people function in daily life, particularly in the context of disability, rehabilitation, chronic health conditions, and mental health-related impairments.
What research areas or themes are emphasized?
The opportunity emphasizes rehabilitation and chronic disease management (including mental disorders), and it supports interdisciplinary partnerships that can address basic science, translational research (moving discoveries toward real-world use), or clinical research challenges tied to functional outcomes.
What funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
The mechanism specified is the NIH R13 conference grant mechanism. The purpose statement references R13/U13, but the mechanism identified for the opportunity is R13.
What is an NIH R13 award typically used for?
R13 awards are generally used to support scientific conferences and similar convenings, including structured events and networking activities that can lead to new research partnerships.
What should an application emphasize for a conference-oriented R13 opportunity like this?
Applications are expected to emphasize the meeting or network structure, the scientific justification for convening participants, anticipated outputs (such as new collaborations, consensus statements, methodological roadmaps, or research priorities), and plans for management and evaluation.
Are funding levels and the number of awards fixed?
No. NIH indicated that award size and duration would vary depending on the nature and scope of the proposed meeting or network, and the number of awards would depend on factors like application quality, requested budgets, and proposed durations.
Is there a maximum award amount mentioned?
Yes. The listing includes an award ceiling of $25,000, indicating the maximum amount expected per award under the posted parameters.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity specifies that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many domestic organizations and governmental entities, such as public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, other for-profit organizations, and state and local governments.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility information includes Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations, including federally recognized and other than federally recognized entities as specified.
Are U.S. territories or possessions included in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility description explicitly includes U.S. territories or possessions.
Are specific institution types highlighted as eligible?
Yes. The eligibility information highlights inclusion of Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and also faith-based or community-based organizations and regional organizations.
Are eligible federal agencies included?
Yes. The eligibility information includes eligible federal agencies.
What kind of grant is this categorized as?
It is categorized as a discretionary grant under federal assistance.
What CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with multiple CFDA numbers spanning NIH-related research areas, including 93.173 (deafness and communication disorders), 93.389 (research resources), 93.853 (neurosciences and neurological disorders), 93.865 (child health and human development), and 93.867 (vision research).
What does the mix of CFDA numbers suggest about the scope?
The mix suggests a cross-cutting scientific scope that may involve multiple NIH institutes and centers, consistent with the FOA's emphasis on interdisciplinary research partnership.
When was this opportunity posted, and is it still active?
The posting date was July 18, 2008. The closing date listed is September 7, 2011, and the archive date is October 8, 2011. Based on these dates, the announcement is no longer active.
Where can someone find the full historical announcement text?
NIH provided an additional information link to the NIH Grants Guide page for PAR 08-207 for readers seeking the full historical announcement.
Who is listed as the contact for technical issues related to the announcement page?
The contact information listed is for the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster, and it is specifically for technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement.
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