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- The National Institutes of Health in the education environment health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NLM Administrative Supplements for Informationist Services in NIH funded Research Projects (Admin Supp)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.113 Environmental Health 93.121 Oral Diseases and Disorders Research 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs 93.286 Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health 93.351 Research Infrastructure Programs 93.361 Nursing Research 93.393 Cancer Cause and Prevention Research 93.846 Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training 93.866 Aging Research 93.867 Vision Research 93.879 Medical Library Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 6, 2015 and posted on May 6, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 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 $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments.
- 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) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NLM Administrative Supplements for Informationist Services in NIH funded Research Projects (Admin Supp) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PA 15-249) is a National Institutes of Health administrative supplement program led by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) in partnership with participating NIH Institutes and Centers. The purpose is to add targeted, short-term funding to already funded NIH research projects so those projects can incorporate "informationist" services. In practical terms, this supplement is meant to embed or closely align an information professional with an active research team to strengthen how the team finds, manages, organizes, analyzes, and communicates scientific information across the life of the project. Because it is an administrative supplement, it is not a standalone grant mechanism; it is an add-on request tied to an existing NIH award, and it is designed to expand the scope or capabilities of that ongoing project in a specific, NLM-aligned way rather than to launch an entirely new project.
Eligibility is centered on current NIH awardees who already hold active R01 grants, and in some cases other active awards that fall under the activity codes allowed by the specific participating NIH Institute or Center (the announcement notes that the allowable activity codes vary by IC, so applicants have to check the IC-specific section of the full notice). The applicant organization types listed are broad and include many common NIH-eligible entities such as public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), state, county, city, township, and special district governments, tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities, independent school districts, and small businesses, along with for-profit organizations other than small businesses where permitted. The eligibility language also explicitly includes categories such as HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian serving institutions, AANAPISIS institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions. At the same time, it clearly excludes foreign institutions and other non-U.S. entities: non-domestic (non-U.S.) organizations are not eligible to apply, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement are not allowed.
The award structure reflects the limited, supplemental nature of the funding. The opportunity anticipated about 5 awards, with an award ceiling of $25,000 per supplement request, and it did not require cost sharing or matching. The funding instrument type is a grant, but again it functions as an administrative supplement to an existing parent award rather than a new competing award. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and spans broad NIH-related domains (listed in the source as education, environment, and health). The CFDA program numbers associated with participating NIH components cover a wide range of biomedical and health research areas, including environmental health, oral diseases and disorders, deafness and communication disorders, mental health, alcohol research, technological innovations to improve human health, research infrastructure, nursing research, cancer cause and prevention, arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, neurosciences and neurological disorders, biomedical research and research training, aging research, vision research, and medical library assistance. This breadth signals that the supplement is meant to be cross-cutting: the common thread is the addition of informationist expertise to strengthen research effectiveness, rigor, and knowledge handling regardless of the specific disease area.
Key dates in the published record show that the announcement was posted and created on May 6, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 17, 2015, and an archive date of August 17, 2015. For applicants at the time, that meant a relatively short application window typical of administrative supplements, reinforcing that the intent was rapid, targeted enhancement of ongoing NIH-funded work. For technical issues accessing the notice, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV). The full announcement was linked through the NIH Grants Guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-15-249.html.
In summary, PA 15-249 offered small, focused administrative supplement funding so active NIH-funded research teams, primarily those with R01 awards (and certain other eligible activity codes depending on the IC), could integrate informationist services into their projects. It emphasized U.S.-based institutional eligibility, excluded foreign involvement, capped requests at $25,000, anticipated a small number of awards, and aligned with NLMs mission to improve how biomedical information is discovered, managed, and applied within NIH-supported research.
FAQs: NLM Administrative Supplements for Informationist Services in NIH funded Research Projects (PA 15-249)
What is PA 15-249?
PA 15-249 is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) administrative supplement opportunity led by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), in partnership with participating NIH Institutes and Centers. It provides targeted, short-term supplemental funding to an already funded NIH research project so the project can incorporate informationist services.
Is this a standalone grant or an add-on to an existing NIH award?
This is not a standalone grant mechanism. It is an administrative supplement request tied to an active parent NIH award, intended to enhance or expand the capabilities of the ongoing project in an NLM-aligned way rather than start an entirely new project.
What is the main purpose of this administrative supplement?
The purpose is to embed or closely align an information professional (an "informationist") with an active NIH-funded research team to strengthen how the team finds, manages, organizes, analyzes, and communicates scientific information across the life of the project.
What are "informationist services" in practical terms?
Based on the description provided, informationist services are professional support activities that improve the research team's handling of scientific information, including discovery (finding relevant information), management, organization, analysis support related to information handling, and communication of scientific information throughout the project.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is centered on current NIH awardees with active R01 grants. In some cases, other active awards may be eligible if they fall under activity codes allowed by the specific participating NIH Institute or Center (IC), and applicants are expected to check the IC-specific section of the full notice for allowable activity codes.
Do allowable activity codes vary across NIH Institutes and Centers?
Yes. The announcement notes that allowable activity codes vary by participating NIH Institute or Center, so applicants must confirm eligibility by reviewing the IC-specific section of the full notice.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
The listed eligible applicant organization types are broad and include public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits); state, county, city, township, and special district governments; tribal governments and tribal organizations; public housing authorities; independent school districts; small businesses; and, where permitted, for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Are specific institution categories explicitly included?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly includes categories such as HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian serving institutions, AANAPISIS institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions.
Are foreign institutions or non-U.S. entities eligible to apply?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) organizations are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement) are not allowed.
How much funding can be requested per supplement?
The award ceiling stated is $25,000 per supplement request.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated about 5 awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching.
What is the funding instrument?
The funding instrument type is a grant; however, it functions as an administrative supplement to an existing parent award rather than a new competing award.
What general domains or areas does this opportunity cover?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and spans broad NIH-related domains listed as education, environment, and health.
Is this supplement limited to a specific disease area or research field?
No. The breadth of participating NIH components and associated CFDA program numbers indicates the supplement is cross-cutting. The common thread is adding informationist expertise to strengthen research effectiveness, rigor, and knowledge handling regardless of the specific biomedical or health topic area.
What kinds of NIH program areas are represented by the participating components?
The CFDA program numbers associated with participating NIH components cover a wide range of areas, including environmental health; oral diseases and disorders; deafness and communication disorders; mental health; alcohol research; technological innovations to improve human health; research infrastructure; nursing research; cancer cause and prevention; arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases; neurosciences and neurological disorders; biomedical research and research training; aging research; vision research; and medical library assistance.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
The published record shows it was posted and created on May 6, 2015. The original and current closing date was July 17, 2015. The archive date was August 17, 2015.
What does the short application window imply about the nature of this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, the relatively short application window is typical of administrative supplements and reflects the intent of rapid, targeted enhancement of ongoing NIH-funded work.
Where can the full announcement be found?
The full announcement was linked through the NIH Grants Guide at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-15-249.html
Who is the contact for technical issues accessing the notice?
For technical issues accessing the notice, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What does it mean that this supplement is intended to expand the scope or capabilities of an ongoing project?
It means the supplement is designed to add a specific, targeted enhancement (informationist services) that aligns with NLM's mission and strengthens the existing project, rather than proposing and launching a separate new research project.
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