Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 12 120
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIDCR Small Research Grants for Oral Health Data Analysis and Statistical Methodology Development (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 Mar 15, 2012 and posted on Mar 15, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2015. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- 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 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 NIDCR Small Research Grants for Oral Health Data Analysis and Statistical Methodology Development (R03) funding opportunity (PAR 12-120) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program administered through the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). It is designed to fund focused, meritorious projects that can be completed with limited time and resources, using the NIH R03 mechanism, which is intended for small research projects in specific program areas rather than large, multi-year efforts.
The central purpose of this opportunity is to advance oral and craniofacial research by supporting two closely related types of work. First, it encourages secondary analyses of existing oral or craniofacial datasets, meaning applicants are expected to use data that already exist rather than collect new primary data. This includes leveraging established database resources to answer new scientific questions, refine knowledge about oral diseases and disorders, or extract additional value from previously collected information. Second, it supports the development of statistical methods needed to analyze oral and craniofacial data more effectively, again with an emphasis on using existing oral or craniofacial databases as the testbed for methodology development. In practice, that could mean creating or adapting analytical approaches that improve how researchers model outcomes, handle complex study designs, address missing data, manage measurement issues, or otherwise strengthen the rigor and interpretability of findings in dental, oral, and craniofacial research.
The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is health, associated with CFDA number 93.121 (Oral Diseases and Disorders Research). Cost sharing or matching is not required, which means applicants do not need to provide a non-federal funding match as a condition of the award. The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $200,000, reflecting the small-grant nature of the R03 mechanism and reinforcing that proposed projects should be appropriately scoped and achievable within that budget cap and within the limited project period typical of R03 awards.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic and international organizations. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions (public and private), nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and other nonprofits), small businesses, for-profit entities (including those other than small businesses), and multiple levels of government such as state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts. It also explicitly includes tribal governments (both federally recognized and other than federally recognized), tribal organizations, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The eligibility information further clarifies inclusion of organizations serving specific populations and missions, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), as well as faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, and U.S. territories or possessions. Non-U.S. entities (foreign institutions) are also eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are eligible, and foreign components are allowed as defined under the NIH Grants Policy Statement, making it possible for international teams or cross-border collaborations to participate when scientifically appropriate.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted and created on March 15, 2012. The original closing date was September 6, 2015, with a current closing date of September 7, 2015, and the opportunity was archived on October 7, 2015. While those dates indicate the specific announcement has closed and is no longer active, the description captures the intent and structure of the program during its active period and can still be useful as a reference point for similar NIH/NIDCR opportunities that support secondary data analysis and quantitative methods development.
For applicants or readers who need the full text of the original announcement, an additional information link was provided through the NIH grants guide (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-120.html). Support contacts listed for access or linking issues point to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV, indicating that technical difficulties with the online announcement were handled through NIH OER support channels.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NIDCR Small Research Grants for Oral Health Data Analysis and Statistical Methodology Development (R03)?
This is an NIH discretionary grant funding opportunity administered by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). It uses the NIH R03 mechanism to support small, focused research projects in oral and craniofacial research that can be completed with limited time and resources.
What is the program announcement number for this opportunity?
The program announcement number is PAR 12-120.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central purpose is to advance oral and craniofacial research by supporting (1) secondary analyses of existing oral or craniofacial datasets and (2) development of statistical methods to improve analysis of oral and craniofacial data, typically using existing databases as the testbed for methodology development.
What kinds of projects are encouraged under this opportunity?
Projects are encouraged that either analyze existing oral/craniofacial data in new ways (secondary analyses) or develop/improve statistical methods relevant to oral and craniofacial research. The intent is to fund focused, meritorious projects that are appropriately scoped for a small grant.
Does this program support collection of new primary data?
The opportunity emphasizes secondary analyses of existing datasets, meaning applicants are expected to use data that already exist rather than collect new primary data.
What does "secondary analysis" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Secondary analysis means using existing oral or craniofacial datasets (including established database resources) to answer new scientific questions, refine knowledge about oral diseases and disorders, or extract additional value from previously collected information.
What does "statistical methodology development" mean for this grant?
It refers to creating, improving, or adapting statistical and analytical approaches needed to analyze oral and craniofacial data more effectively, with an emphasis on using existing oral/craniofacial databases to test and demonstrate the methods.
What types of analysis challenges might statistical methods development address?
The description highlights methods that could improve modeling of outcomes, handling complex study designs, addressing missing data, managing measurement issues, and strengthening the rigor and interpretability of findings in dental, oral, and craniofacial research.
What funding mechanism is used?
This opportunity uses the NIH R03 mechanism, which is intended for small research projects in specific program areas rather than large, multi-year efforts.
What is the funding instrument and activity category?
The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is health.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.121 (Oral Diseases and Disorders Research).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required for this opportunity.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed is $200,000, reflecting the small-grant nature of the R03 mechanism and indicating that projects should be scoped to be achievable within that cap.
Who administers this grant program?
The opportunity is administered through the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Which organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes domestic and international organizations such as higher education institutions (public and private), nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and other nonprofits), small businesses, for-profit entities (including those other than small businesses), and various government entities (state, county, city/township, special district governments, and independent school districts).
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include tribal governments (federally recognized and other than federally recognized) and tribal organizations.
Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are explicitly included as eligible applicants.
Are minority-serving institutions included in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility information explicitly includes organizations such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations are included in the eligibility information.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are included among eligible applicants.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) institutions eligible to apply?
Yes. Non-U.S. entities (foreign institutions) are eligible to apply. The description also states that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are eligible, and foreign components are allowed as defined under the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Does this opportunity allow international or cross-border collaborations?
The eligibility language allows foreign institutions and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy), which makes international participation and cross-border collaboration possible when scientifically appropriate.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on March 15, 2012.
What were the closing dates for this funding opportunity?
The original closing date was September 6, 2015, and the current closing date listed was September 7, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on October 7, 2015, which indicates it is closed and no longer active.
Where can someone find the full text of the original announcement?
The full text was available through the NIH Grants Guide at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-120.html
Who is listed as a contact for access or linking issues related to the announcement?
For technical difficulties with access or linking issues, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What general scope of effort is implied by the R03 mechanism in this announcement?
The announcement describes the R03 mechanism as supporting small research projects intended to be completed with limited time and resources, rather than large, multi-year efforts. It also reinforces this through the $200,000 award ceiling and the emphasis on focused, achievable projects.
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