Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 09 182
Apply for PAR 09 182
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIDCR Small Research Grants for Data Analysis and Statistical Methodology (R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.121 Oral Diseases and Disorders Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 4, 2009 and posted on May 4, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses Independent school districts City or township governments County 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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- 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 NIDCR Small Research Grants for Data Analysis and Statistical Methodology (R03) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR 09 182) was a National Institutes of Health discretionary grant program designed to fund small, focused research projects that make use of existing dental or craniofacial data resources. The central aim was to support strong, clearly defined projects built around secondary data analysis or advances in statistical methodology, rather than the collection of entirely new primary data. In practice, this meant proposals could reanalyze existing datasets to answer new scientific questions, test novel hypotheses, validate earlier findings, or improve how dental and craniofacial research data are analyzed through better models, methods, or analytic tools.
This program used the NIH R03 Small Research Grant mechanism, which is specifically intended for short, self-contained projects that can be completed relatively quickly with limited resources. The FOA emphasized several project types that fit well under an R03: pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analyses of existing data; small, standalone research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology. The common thread across these categories is that the work should be modest in scope but still capable of producing meaningful, publishable outcomes or laying groundwork for future, larger studies.
Funding levels and the number of awards were not fixed in advance. Instead, the total amount awarded depended on two main factors: the scientific merit of applications and the availability of funds within NIDCRs general funding pool. Because proposed projects could vary widely in scope and complexity, the FOA noted that individual award sizes and project durations would also vary. Final decisions would reflect the number of applications received, their quality, their proposed timelines, and their requested budgets, consistent with how NIH typically manages R03 portfolios.
Eligibility was broad and included a wide range of applicant organizations across academia, government, nonprofits, and industry. Eligible applicants included public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses were explicitly listed, and small businesses were also included), state and local governments (including counties, cities or townships, independent school districts, and special district governments), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and tribal entities (both federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations). The FOA also explicitly included a number of mission-focused or community-based institution types and entities, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and regional organizations. Foreign (non-U.S.) entities were also listed as eligible, along with eligible agencies of the federal government.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on May 4, 2009, with an original and final closing date of May 7, 2012, and it was archived on June 7, 2012. It fell under CFDA number 93.121 (Oral Diseases and Disorders Research) and did not require cost sharing or matching. The full announcement was provided through the NIH grants policy/guide webpage referenced in the listing, and NIH Office of Extramural Research support contacts were provided for access or linking issues.
FAQs: NIDCR Small Research Grants for Data Analysis and Statistical Methodology (R03) - PAR 09-182
What is the NIDCR Small Research Grants for Data Analysis and Statistical Methodology (R03) opportunity?
It was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary funding opportunity run by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) to support small, focused research projects that analyze existing dental or craniofacial data resources or advance statistical methodology used in dental and craniofacial research.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number was PAR 09-182.
What NIH grant mechanism did this opportunity use?
This program used the NIH R03 Small Research Grant mechanism, which is intended for short, self-contained projects that can be completed relatively quickly with limited resources.
What was the central aim of this FOA?
The central aim was to fund strong, clearly defined projects built around secondary data analysis or advances in statistical methodology, rather than collecting entirely new primary data.
What kinds of projects were considered a good fit for this R03 program?
The FOA emphasized project types that typically fit well under an R03, including pilot and feasibility studies, secondary analyses of existing data, small standalone research projects, development of research methodology, and development of new research technology.
What does "secondary data analysis" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this program, secondary data analysis meant reanalyzing existing datasets to answer new scientific questions, test novel hypotheses, validate earlier findings, or otherwise generate new insights without collecting an entirely new primary dataset.
Could applicants propose projects to collect new primary data?
The opportunity was designed to prioritize secondary analysis and statistical methodology work rather than the collection of entirely new primary data.
What types of outcomes was the FOA aiming to support?
The FOA highlighted modest-scope work that could still produce meaningful, publishable outcomes or provide groundwork for future, larger studies.
Was the number of awards predetermined?
No. The number of awards was not fixed in advance and depended on the scientific merit of applications and the availability of funds in NIDCR's general funding pool.
Were funding amounts fixed or standardized for each award?
No. The FOA noted that individual award sizes would vary based on differences in project scope and complexity and would be managed consistent with how NIH typically oversees R03 portfolios.
Did the FOA specify that project durations would vary?
Yes. The FOA stated that project durations would vary, reflecting differences in proposed timelines, requested budgets, application volume, and overall application quality.
What factors influenced final funding decisions?
Final decisions reflected the number of applications received, the scientific quality of those applications, their proposed timelines, their requested budgets, and the availability of funds, consistent with standard NIH R03 portfolio management practices.
Who was eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility was broad and included many types of organizations across academia, government, nonprofits, and industry, as well as foreign (non-U.S.) entities and eligible federal government agencies.
Were public and private institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicants.
Were nonprofit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status were included as eligible applicants.
Were for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations were listed as eligible, and small businesses were also included.
Were state and local government entities eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants included state and local governments, including counties, cities or townships, independent school districts, and special district governments.
Were tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. The FOA listed both federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations as eligible applicants.
Were U.S. territories or possessions included in eligibility?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions were explicitly included.
Did the FOA include mission-focused or community-based institution types?
Yes. The FOA explicitly included several mission-focused or community-based institution types and entities, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and faith-based or community-based organizations.
Were foreign (non-U.S.) organizations eligible?
Yes. Foreign entities were listed as eligible applicants.
Could federal government agencies apply?
Yes. Eligible agencies of the federal government were included as eligible applicants.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 4, 2009.
What were the original and final closing dates for this FOA?
Both the original closing date and the final closing date were May 7, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on June 7, 2012.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number was 93.121, titled Oral Diseases and Disorders Research.
Did this opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
No. The FOA did not require cost sharing or matching.
Where could applicants find the full announcement?
The full announcement was provided through the NIH grants policy/guide webpage referenced in the listing.
Who could be contacted for issues accessing the announcement?
NIH Office of Extramural Research support contacts were provided for access or linking issues.
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