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- The HHS-NIH11 in the health, income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Multidisciplinary Research in Vulvodynia (R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.865,.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 18, 2016 and posted on Feb 18, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 07, 2019. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), 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, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Multidisciplinary Research in Vulvodynia (R03)" (Funding Opportunity Number PA-16-101) is a discretionary NIH grant designed to stimulate new, smaller-scope research projects focused on vulvodynia, commonly described as chronic vulvar pain with no clearly identified cause. The core intent of the announcement is to signal ongoing federal interest in vulvodynia as an important research area and to expand the pipeline of studies that can clarify what drives the condition and how it can be better prevented, detected, and treated.
This FOA specifically encourages research that explores the etiology (underlying causes and contributing mechanisms), prevention strategies, improved approaches to diagnosis, and development or testing of therapeutics for vulvodynia. A major emphasis is on multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary work, meaning applications are expected to benefit from teams that combine expertise across relevant fields rather than approaching the problem from a single angle. In practice, this could include collaborations spanning areas such as pain biology, gynecology, neurology, immunology, microbiology, psychology, epidemiology, physical therapy, sexual health, or health services research. The underlying goal is to accelerate progress by integrating different methods and perspectives into cohesive studies that can move the field forward.
The funding mechanism is an R03, which is NIH's small grant program typically used to support early-stage, pilot, feasibility, or exploratory projects. For this particular opportunity, the listed award ceiling is $50,000, indicating a modest budget intended to support focused work that can generate preliminary data, validate an approach, or answer a targeted research question. These kinds of projects are often positioned as a stepping stone toward larger studies in subsequent grant applications.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations, reflecting NIH's intent to attract a wide range of investigators and institutional settings. Eligible applicants include state, county, and local governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education where specified); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. The listing also notes "others" may be eligible depending on additional NIH guidance in the full announcement.
Administratively, the opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the National Institutes of Health (Agency listed as HHS-NIH11) and is associated with CFDA numbers 93.865 (a common NIH research assistance listing) and 93.866. The FOA was created and posted on February 18, 2016, and the final listed closing date for this specific posting was May 7, 2019. Overall, the program aims to build momentum in vulvodynia research by funding compact, well-defined projects that leverage interdisciplinary collaboration to improve understanding of causes, enable better prevention and diagnosis, and support more effective treatments.
FAQs: Multidisciplinary Research in Vulvodynia (R03) - PA-16-101
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Multidisciplinary Research in Vulvodynia (R03)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PA-16-101.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opportunity offered through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), listed as HHS-NIH11.
What type of grant mechanism is this?
This uses the NIH R03 mechanism, which is NIH's small grant program intended for smaller-scope projects such as pilot, feasibility, or exploratory studies.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The program is intended to stimulate new, smaller-scope research projects focused on vulvodynia and to signal ongoing federal interest in vulvodynia as an important research area. The broader goal is to expand the pipeline of studies that can clarify what drives the condition and how it can be better prevented, detected, and treated.
What condition is the research focused on?
The focus is vulvodynia, commonly described as chronic vulvar pain with no clearly identified cause.
What research topics does this FOA encourage?
The FOA encourages research on:
- Etiology (underlying causes and contributing mechanisms) of vulvodynia
- Prevention strategies
- Improved approaches to diagnosis
- Development or testing of therapeutics
Is multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary research required or encouraged?
A major emphasis is on multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary work. Applications are expected to benefit from teams that combine expertise across relevant fields rather than approaching the problem from a single angle.
What kinds of disciplines or expertise does the FOA suggest could be involved?
Examples of relevant areas mentioned include pain biology, gynecology, neurology, immunology, microbiology, psychology, epidemiology, physical therapy, sexual health, and health services research. The intent is to integrate different methods and perspectives into cohesive studies.
What is the funding amount (award ceiling) for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $50,000, reflecting a modest budget intended to support focused work.
What types of projects is this grant best suited for?
Because it is an R03 small grant with a modest budget, it is intended for early-stage, pilot, feasibility, or exploratory projects. These projects often aim to generate preliminary data, validate an approach, or answer a targeted research question.
How does NIH describe the role of these smaller projects in the broader research pipeline?
The FOA frames these projects as a way to build momentum in the field and as a potential stepping stone toward larger studies in subsequent grant applications.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes multiple organization types, including:
- State, county, and local governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education where specified)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
The listing also notes that "others" may be eligible depending on additional NIH guidance in the full announcement.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and it also separately includes small businesses.
Are tribal governments or tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations.
Are nonprofits eligible even if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education where specified).
Are universities and colleges eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
Which CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA numbers 93.865 and 93.866.
When was this FOA created and posted?
The FOA was created and posted on February 18, 2016.
What was the final closing date listed for this specific posting?
The final listed closing date for this posting was May 7, 2019.
What is the overall impact this program is trying to achieve?
The program aims to accelerate progress in vulvodynia research by funding compact, well-defined projects that leverage interdisciplinary collaboration to improve understanding of causes, enable better prevention and diagnosis, and support more effective treatments.
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