Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 14 097
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NEI Clinical Vision Research Resouce Center Grant (UG1)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.867 Vision Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 12, 2014 and posted on Feb 12, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments City or township governments County governments Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) 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 Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NEI Clinical Vision Research Resource Center Grant (UG1) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-14-097) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) cooperative agreement administered by the National Eye Institute (NEI) under CFDA 93.867 (Vision Research). It is designed to support investigator-initiated clinical vision research that is especially complex, higher-risk, or operationally demanding. The scope explicitly includes multi-center clinical trials, first-in-human or otherwise intricate human studies such as human gene transfer research, and stem cell therapy studies, along with other sophisticated clinical investigations where strong centralized support, specialized expertise, and coordinated infrastructure are essential for success.
A central feature of this FOA is its emphasis on single-component awards. In practical terms, NEI is encouraging institutions to apply for a discrete piece of a broader clinical research enterprise rather than proposing an entire multi-component program within one application. The example components referenced in the announcement include roles such as Chairs, a Coordinating Center, Clinical Centers, and a Resource Center. This UG1 opportunity is specifically oriented toward applications that propose one such component as a stand-alone award, with the expectation that it can integrate into a larger network or set of linked awards supporting an overall clinical research effort. For applicants who intend to seek support for a multi-component structure bundled into one application, NEI directs them instead to the companion FOA PAR-14-096, which is intended for that multi-component mechanism.
Because this is a cooperative agreement (UG1) rather than a standard research grant, applicants should expect a more substantial level of NIH/NEI programmatic involvement during the conduct of the project. While the exact terms and responsibilities are defined in the full FOA, cooperative agreements generally mean that NEI is not just a funder but an active partner in oversight, coordination, and ensuring that the supported component aligns with broader clinical research goals, milestones, and governance expectations. This structure is commonly used for clinical trials and other studies where coordination, standardization, data integrity, safety monitoring, and multi-site harmonization are critical.
Eligibility for this opportunity is broad and spans many organization types across the public, private, nonprofit, and in some cases international sectors. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), state and local governments (including county and city/township governments), special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. Tribal eligibility is also included, covering federally recognized Native American tribal governments as well as other tribal organizations. The FOA also notes additional eligible categories such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), as well as faith-based or community-based organizations and regional organizations. Importantly, non-U.S. entities are eligible to apply: foreign organizations and foreign institutions may apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are allowed. The FOA does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
From an administrative timeline standpoint, the opportunity was posted and created on February 12, 2014, with an original and current closing date of May 7, 2017, and it was archived on June 7, 2017. Although it is archived now, the details remain useful as a reference for how NEI structures support for resource and infrastructure components tied to advanced clinical vision research, and it may help applicants anticipate requirements and positioning for similar or successor FOAs.
Applicants seeking the authoritative details, including specific application instructions, required components of the research plan, cooperative agreement terms, and review criteria, are directed to the full announcement at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-097.html. For technical issues accessing the announcement or linking problems, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NEI Clinical Vision Research Resource Center Grant (UG1)?
The NEI Clinical Vision Research Resource Center Grant (UG1) is an NIH cooperative agreement funding opportunity administered by the National Eye Institute (NEI). It is intended to support investigator-initiated clinical vision research that is especially complex, higher-risk, or operationally demanding, and that benefits from strong centralized support, specialized expertise, and coordinated infrastructure.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR-14-097.
Which NIH institute administers this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the CFDA number and program area for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.867 (Vision Research).
What kinds of research does this FOA support?
This FOA supports investigator-initiated clinical vision research that is particularly complex or operationally demanding. The scope explicitly includes multi-center clinical trials and intricate human studies such as first-in-human studies, human gene transfer research, and stem cell therapy studies, as well as other sophisticated clinical investigations requiring centralized support and coordinated infrastructure.
Does this opportunity support multi-center clinical trials?
Yes. Multi-center clinical trials are explicitly included in the scope described for this FOA.
Does the FOA include first-in-human or highly complex human studies?
Yes. The scope explicitly includes first-in-human and other intricate human studies, including human gene transfer research and stem cell therapy studies.
What is meant by a "single-component" award in this FOA?
This FOA emphasizes single-component awards, meaning applicants are encouraged to apply for a discrete piece of a broader clinical research enterprise rather than submitting an application that bundles multiple components into one multi-component program.
What are examples of components that could be proposed as a stand-alone UG1 award?
Examples referenced include Chairs, a Coordinating Center, Clinical Centers, and a Resource Center. The intent is that an application proposes one such component as a stand-alone award that can integrate into a larger network or set of linked awards.
If an applicant wants to propose a bundled multi-component structure, is PAR-14-097 the right FOA?
No. For a multi-component structure bundled into one application, NEI directs applicants to the companion FOA PAR-14-096, which is intended for that multi-component mechanism.
What type of NIH funding mechanism is UG1, and why does that matter?
UG1 is a cooperative agreement mechanism. This matters because it generally involves more substantial NIH/NEI programmatic involvement during the project compared to a standard research grant, reflecting NIH/NEI partnership in oversight, coordination, and alignment with broader goals, milestones, and governance expectations.
How involved is NEI expected to be during the project?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect substantial NEI programmatic involvement during the conduct of the project. Specific terms and responsibilities are defined in the full FOA.
Why would NEI use a cooperative agreement for this kind of work?
The cooperative agreement structure is commonly used for clinical trials and other studies where coordination, standardization, data integrity, safety monitoring, and multi-site harmonization are critical.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types across public, private, nonprofit, for-profit, government, tribal, and certain international sectors, as described in the FOA summary provided.
Are U.S. colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits are eligible, including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities other than institutions of higher education.
Are for-profit organizations or small businesses eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations, including small businesses, are listed as eligible applicants.
Are government entities eligible to apply?
Yes. State and local governments are included, as well as county governments and city or township governments. Special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities are also listed as eligible.
Are tribal entities eligible?
Yes. Eligibility includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations.
Are HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions eligible?
Yes. The FOA includes eligibility categories such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations are included among the eligible categories mentioned.
Are regional organizations eligible?
Yes. Regional organizations are listed among eligible applicant types.
Can non-U.S. organizations apply?
Yes. The FOA states that foreign organizations and foreign institutions may apply. It also allows non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on February 12, 2014. The original and current closing date was May 7, 2017.
Is this FOA still active?
No. It was archived on June 7, 2017.
If the FOA is archived, is the information still useful?
Yes. Even though it is archived, the details can still be useful as a reference for how NEI structures support for resource and infrastructure components tied to advanced clinical vision research and may help applicants anticipate requirements and positioning for similar or successor FOAs.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and authoritative requirements?
The full announcement is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-097.html. The FOA is the authoritative source for application instructions, required components of the research plan, cooperative agreement terms, and review criteria.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement or link problems?
The contact listed for technical issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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