Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 16 160
Apply for PA 16 160
- The HHS-NIH11 in the education, environment, food and nutrition, health, income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.113, 93.121, 93.172, 93.173, 93.213, 93.233, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.307, 93.351, 93.361, 93.393, 93.394, 93.395, 93.396, 93.399, 93.837, 93.838, 93.839, 93.840, 93.846, 93.847, 93.853, 93.855, 93.856, 93.859, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867, 93.879.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 31, 2016 and posted on Mar 31, 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.)
- 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 NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01), funding opportunity number PA 16-160, is a discretionary grant program run by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It is designed to support a single, well-defined research effort: a discrete, specified, and clearly bounded project that an investigator (or team of investigators) proposes based on their expertise and scientific direction. In practical terms, this mechanism is meant for substantial, hypothesis-driven or problem-focused research projects with a defined set of aims, an organized approach, and a clear plan for producing meaningful scientific outcomes within a proposed project period.
A central requirement is mission alignment. While the Parent R01 is broad and investigator-initiated, the proposed work still needs to fall within the programmatic interests of at least one participating NIH Institute or Center (IC). That means applicants are expected to position their science so it clearly fits the public health and biomedical research priorities that NIH components are responsible for advancing. Because NIH is organized into multiple ICs with different scientific missions, the opportunity spans a wide range of health-related topics, including but not limited to education-related research, environmental influences on health, food and nutrition, health services and outcomes, and social and economic factors tied to well-being.
Eligibility is expansive and includes many types of organizations that can administer federally funded research. Eligible applicants include federal-recognized Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations, state and local governments (state, county, city/township), special district governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and a broad set of higher education institutions (public/state-controlled and private). The opportunity is also open to nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (when not classified as institutions of higher education), as well as for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities). The listing also notes an “Others†category, indicating additional eligibility details may be provided in the full announcement’s eligibility section.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted and created on March 31, 2016, with an original and current closing date listed as May 7, 2019. The agency identifier is HHS-NIH11. The announcement does not provide an award ceiling or an expected number of awards in the supplied data, suggesting those details either vary by institute, budget year, or are specified elsewhere in the full funding announcement and related NIH policy guidance.
The opportunity is associated with a large set of CFDA numbers (now commonly referred to under the Assistance Listings system) across many NIH program areas, reflecting the fact that Parent R01 applications can route to different NIH Institutes and Centers depending on scientific fit. Overall, the Parent R01 functions as NIH’s primary, widely used mechanism for supporting independent research projects that are clearly scoped, scientifically rigorous, and relevant to NIH’s institute-specific missions.
FAQs: NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01) - PA 16-160
What is the NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01) opportunity (PA 16-160)?
The NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01), funding opportunity number PA 16-160, is a discretionary grant program administered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It supports a single, well-defined research effort proposed by an investigator or team of investigators.
What type of project is this funding intended to support?
This mechanism is intended to support a discrete, specified, and clearly bounded project. In practical terms, it is meant for substantial, hypothesis-driven or problem-focused research with a defined set of aims, an organized approach, and a clear plan to produce meaningful scientific outcomes within the proposed project period.
Is the Parent R01 intended for investigator-initiated research?
Yes. The Parent R01 is described as broad and investigator-initiated, meaning the investigator proposes the scientific direction based on their expertise, as long as the work aligns with NIH mission requirements.
What does "single, well-defined research effort" mean in this context?
It means the application should propose one coherent research project with a clear scope and boundaries, rather than a loosely connected set of activities. The project should be clearly described, with specified objectives and a structured plan for execution.
Does the proposed research need to align with NIH priorities?
Yes. A central requirement is mission alignment. Even though the Parent R01 is broad, the proposed work must fall within the programmatic interests of at least one participating NIH Institute or Center (IC).
Why is alignment with an NIH Institute or Center (IC) important?
NIH is organized into multiple Institutes and Centers, each with different scientific missions and public health priorities. Applications are expected to be positioned so the science clearly fits the mission and priorities of at least one IC.
What research areas can be supported under this opportunity?
The opportunity spans a wide range of health-related topics because different NIH Institutes and Centers participate. Examples mentioned include education-related research, environmental influences on health, food and nutrition, health services and outcomes, and social and economic factors tied to well-being.
Is the Parent R01 limited to the example topics listed?
No. The topics listed are examples ("including but not limited to"). The key requirement is that the proposed research aligns with the mission of at least one participating NIH Institute or Center.
Who can apply for this funding opportunity?
Eligibility is described as expansive and includes many types of organizations that can administer federally funded research.
Are Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible applicants?
Yes. Eligible applicants include federal-recognized Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations.
Are state and local government entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligibility includes state governments and local governments such as county and city/township governments.
Are special district governments eligible?
Yes. Special district governments are listed among eligible applicants.
Are independent school districts eligible to apply?
Yes. Independent school districts are listed as eligible applicants.
Are public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are listed among eligible applicants.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. A broad set of higher education institutions are eligible, including public/state-controlled and private institutions.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations are eligible, including nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (when not classified as institutions of higher education).
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations are listed as eligible, including small businesses and other for-profit entities.
What does the "Others" eligibility category mean?
The listing includes an "Others" category, indicating that additional eligibility details may be provided in the full announcement's eligibility section.
Which agency runs this funding opportunity?
The program is run by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
What is the agency identifier for this opportunity?
The agency identifier listed is HHS-NIH11.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 31, 2016.
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is May 7, 2019.
Does the provided information include an award ceiling?
No. The supplied data does not provide an award ceiling.
Does the provided information state the expected number of awards?
No. The supplied data does not include the expected number of awards.
Why might award amounts or number of awards not be listed in the supplied data?
The information suggests these details may vary by institute, budget year, or may be specified elsewhere in the full funding announcement and related NIH policy guidance.
What are CFDA numbers (Assistance Listings), and how do they relate to this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with a large set of CFDA numbers (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listings) across many NIH program areas. This reflects that Parent R01 applications can route to different NIH Institutes and Centers depending on scientific fit.
What is the Parent R01 generally used for at NIH?
The Parent R01 is described as NIH's primary and widely used mechanism for supporting independent research projects that are clearly scoped, scientifically rigorous, and relevant to NIH institute-specific missions.
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| NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (Parent R21) Apply for PA 16 161 Funding Number: PA 16 161 Agency: HHS-NIH11 Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23) Apply for PA 16 198 Funding Number: PA 16 198 Agency: HHS-NIH11 Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08) Apply for PA 16 191 Funding Number: PA 16 191 Agency: HHS-NIH11 Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00) Apply for PA 16 193 Funding Number: PA 16 193 Agency: HHS-NIH11 Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Lasker Clinical Research Scholars Program (Si2/R00) Apply for PAR 16 203 Funding Number: PAR 16 203 Agency: HHS-NIH11 Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Academic Research Enhancement Award (Parent R15) Apply for PA 16 200 Funding Number: PA 16 200 Agency: HHS-NIH11 Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (Parent K25) Apply for PA 16 194 Funding Number: PA 16 194 Agency: HHS-NIH11 Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| BD2K Mentored Career Development Award in Biomedical Big Data Science for Intramural Investigators (K22) Apply for RFA ES 16 003 Funding Number: RFA ES 16 003 Agency: HHS-NIH11 Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| BD2K Mentored Career Development Award in Biomedical Big Data Science for Clinicians and Doctorally Prepared Scientists (K01) Apply for RFA ES 16 002 Funding Number: RFA ES 16 002 Agency: HHS-NIH11 Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| BD2K Predoctoral Training in Biomedical Big Data Science (T32) Apply for RFA LM 16 002 Funding Number: RFA LM 16 002 Agency: HHS-NIH11 Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| BD2K Open Educational Resources for Skills Development in Biomedical Big Data Science (R25) Apply for RFA HG 16 016 Funding Number: RFA HG 16 016 Agency: HHS-NIH11 Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Change of Grantee Organization (Type 7 Parent) Apply for PA 16 285 Funding Number: PA 16 285 Agency: HHS-NIH11 Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Successor-in-Interest (Type 6 Parent) Apply for PA 16 286 Funding Number: PA 16 286 Agency: HHS-NIH11 Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Admin Supp) Apply for PA 16 288 Funding Number: PA 16 288 Agency: HHS-NIH11 Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Research Supplements to Promote Re-Entry into Biomedical and Behavioral Research Careers (Admin Supp) Apply for PA 16 289 Funding Number: PA 16 289 Agency: HHS-NIH11 Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| NIH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (Parent R13) Apply for PA 16 294 Funding Number: PA 16 294 Agency: HHS-NIH11 Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| PHS 2016-02 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH for Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Applications (Parent STTR [R41/R42]) Apply for PA 16 303 Funding Number: PA 16 303 Agency: HHS-NIH11 Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Fellowship for Students at Institutions With NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30) Apply for PA 16 305 Funding Number: PA 16 305 Agency: HHS-NIH11 Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| PHS 2016-02 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH, CDC, FDA and ACF for Small Business Innovation Research Grant Applications (Parent SBIR [R43/R44]) Apply for PA 16 302 Funding Number: PA 16 302 Agency: HHS-NIH11 Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30) Apply for PA 16 306 Funding Number: PA 16 306 Agency: HHS-NIH11 Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
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