Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 10 064
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.172 Human Genome Research 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.286 Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health 93.361 Nursing Research 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.855 Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation Research 93.856 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 22, 2011 and posted on Dec 16, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2012. (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: County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- 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 NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03) is a National Institutes of Health funding opportunity designed to support smaller, focused research projects that can be completed relatively quickly and with modest resources. It is an investigator-initiated (or "unsolicited") mechanism, meaning the research topic is proposed by the applicant based on their expertise and scientific interests rather than being dictated by a narrowly defined NIH solicitation. After submission, applications are assigned to the appropriate NIH Institutes and Centers using standard Public Health Service referral procedures, with awards ultimately aligning to the missions and specific program interests of the participating NIH components. Because of that, applicants are encouraged to review which Institutes and Centers are participating and to pay close attention to any listed special interests to improve program fit.
The R03 mechanism is intentionally flexible and can be used for several common early-stage or limited-scope research needs. Typical project types include pilot and feasibility studies that generate preliminary data, secondary analyses of existing datasets, small self-contained studies that answer a discrete question, and projects focused on developing or refining research methods. It can also support early development of new research technologies, particularly when the work is well-defined and achievable within the R03 constraints. Overall, the program is aimed at enabling investigators to test ideas, explore promising directions, or build tools and approaches that can later support larger-scale research applications.
In terms of structure and limits, this opportunity uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) award mechanism. The project period may not exceed two years. Budget limits are set at up to $100,000 in direct costs total over the two-year period, with a maximum of $50,000 in direct costs in any single year. The NIH notes that award size and duration can vary by application because project scope and needs differ, and the total number of awards and total dollars awarded depend on factors such as available funds, the number of applications received, and overall scientific merit and cost.
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) organizations), for-profit entities (including small businesses), state and local governments (such as county and city/township governments), independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and tribal governments and tribal organizations. The eligibility language also explicitly includes a range of institution types and community-based organizations such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and even non-U.S. (foreign) organizations and regional organizations, as applicable under NIH policy and the specific terms in the full announcement.
Administrative details from the source listing identify the agency as the National Institutes of Health and reference Funding Opportunity Number PA-10-064. The opportunity was originally posted December 16, 2009, and the listing indicates it is now archived (with archive information showing early 2012). The NIH also provides support contacts through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or linking issues related to the full electronic announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03)
What is the NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03)?
The NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03) is a National Institutes of Health funding opportunity that supports smaller, focused research projects intended to be completed relatively quickly and with modest resources.
Is this opportunity investigator-initiated or topic-specific?
This is an investigator-initiated (or "unsolicited") mechanism. That means the research topic is proposed by the applicant based on their expertise and scientific interests, rather than being dictated by a narrowly defined NIH solicitation.
How does NIH decide which Institute or Center will review or fund an application?
After submission, applications are assigned to the appropriate NIH Institutes and Centers using standard Public Health Service referral procedures. Awards ultimately align to the missions and specific program interests of the participating NIH components.
Why does it matter which NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) are participating?
Because awards depend on alignment with the missions and program interests of the participating NIH components, applicants are encouraged to review which Institutes and Centers are participating and to pay close attention to any listed special interests to improve program fit.
What types of projects are a good fit for an R03?
The R03 mechanism is intentionally flexible and is commonly used for:
- Pilot and feasibility studies that generate preliminary data
- Secondary analyses of existing datasets
- Small, self-contained studies that answer a discrete research question
- Projects focused on developing or refining research methods
- Early development of new research technologies, when the work is well-defined and achievable within R03 constraints
What is the overall purpose of this program?
The program is aimed at enabling investigators to test ideas, explore promising directions, or build tools and approaches that can later support larger-scale research applications.
What award mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) award mechanism.
How long can an R03 project last under this opportunity?
The project period may not exceed two years.
What are the budget limits for this R03 opportunity?
Budget limits are up to $100,000 in direct costs total over the two-year period, with a maximum of $50,000 in direct costs in any single year.
Are award size and duration always the same for every project?
No. NIH notes that award size and duration can vary by application because project scope and needs differ.
What factors affect how many awards NIH makes and the total amount of funding awarded?
The total number of awards and total dollars awarded depend on factors such as available funds, the number of applications received, and overall scientific merit and cost.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types, including:
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) organizations)
- For-profit entities (including small businesses)
- State and local governments (including county and city/township governments)
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Tribal governments and tribal organizations
Are community-based and special-designation institutions included in the eligibility language?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly includes a range of institution types and community-based organizations such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
Does the eligibility language include U.S. territories or possessions?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are explicitly included in the eligibility language as described.
Can non-U.S. (foreign) organizations apply?
The eligibility language includes non-U.S. (foreign) organizations and regional organizations, as applicable under NIH policy and the specific terms in the full announcement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this listing?
The listing references Funding Opportunity Number PA-10-064.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The agency identified in the listing is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
When was this opportunity originally posted?
The source listing indicates it was originally posted on December 16, 2009.
Is this opportunity currently active?
The listing indicates it is archived, with archive information showing early 2012.
Who should be contacted for access or linking issues related to the full announcement?
The NIH provides support contacts through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or linking issues related to the full electronic announcement.
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