Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 13 276
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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 93.361 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 93.866 Aging Research 93.867 Vision Research 93.879 Medical Library Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 19, 2013 and posted on Jul 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 5, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Small businesses County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) 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 funding opportunity titled "NLM Administrative Supplements for Informationist Services in NIH funded Research Projects (Admin Supp)" (Funding Opportunity Number PA 13 276) is an NIH administrative supplement program led by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) in collaboration with participating NIH Institutes and Centers. Its main purpose is to provide added funds to existing NIH-supported research so that research teams can bring in an informationist (also described as an in-context information specialist) to strengthen how electronic research data are handled across the life of a project. The emphasis is practical and project-embedded: improving the storage, organization, management, and use of electronic research data as part of ongoing, funded science rather than as a standalone new grant.
This is a discretionary grant mechanism structured specifically as an administrative supplement, meaning it is only available to investigators who already hold an eligible active NIH award and are seeking additional, targeted resources to expand or enhance the parent project. Eligibility is anchored to having an active R01 in particular, and the announcement also notes that, in some cases, other NIH activity codes can qualify, including certain program, center, exploratory/developmental, and cooperative agreement awards (examples listed include P01, P20, P30, P50, R21, R21/R33, R24, R34, U01, U19, U24, U54, and UM1, with the final determination depending on the detailed eligibility rules in the full announcement). The work supported by the supplement is tied to the aims and scope of the existing funded project, with the added component being the involvement of an informationist to elevate data practices and data use within the research team.
From a programmatic standpoint, this opportunity sits at the intersection of research support, data stewardship, and knowledge management. The informationist role is central: these specialists typically contribute expertise in areas like data organization strategies, metadata practices, documentation, data workflows, and making research data more findable and usable for the project team over time. While the summary language highlights storage and management, the phrase "management and use" signals that the goal is not just compliance or archiving; it is also about enabling better day-to-day research efficiency and stronger downstream value from data, such as easier retrieval, clearer provenance, more consistent organization, and improved ability to reuse data within a project or across a center.
The announcement indicates an expected number of awards of five, suggesting a relatively competitive supplement opportunity with limited slots. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which is typical for many NIH mechanisms and means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of award. The opportunity is categorized under education, environment, and health, reflecting the broad applicability of improved data practices to many NIH-supported scientific areas rather than being restricted to a single disease or discipline.
A wide range of applicant organization types are listed as eligible, consistent with the fact that the supplement attaches to an existing NIH award held by an eligible domestic institution. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other than small businesses), and various government entities (state, county, city/township, special district). The eligibility language also explicitly includes several institution types and community-based categories such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and other minority-serving institutions, along with faith-based or community-based organizations and U.S. territories or possessions, provided they otherwise meet NIH requirements and hold the appropriate active parent award.
At the same time, the announcement is clear about geographic restrictions: non-U.S. (foreign) institutions are not eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined under NIH policy) are not allowed. In other words, the supplement is intended to support domestic NIH awardees and domestic project components.
The opportunity references multiple CFDA numbers spanning many NIH mission areas, including environmental health, oral health, deafness and communication disorders, mental health, alcohol research, technological innovations for human health, nursing research, cancer prevention, arthritis and musculoskeletal/skin diseases, neuroscience and neurological disorders, aging, vision research, and medical library assistance. This breadth reinforces that the supplement is meant to improve research data capacity across diverse biomedical and behavioral research portfolios, not just within NLM-specific projects.
Key dates show that the opportunity was posted and created on July 19, 2013, with an original and current closing date of November 5, 2013, and an archive date of December 6, 2013. That timeline indicates this particular announcement is historical (archived), though it remains useful as a reference point for how NLM and NIH have structured administrative supplements focused on embedded informationist support for research data management.
For those seeking additional specifics, the announcement provides a link to the full NIH Guide notice (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-13-276.html), and contact details are oriented toward technical assistance with accessing the announcement through the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "NLM Administrative Supplements for Informationist Services in NIH funded Research Projects (Admin Supp)."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PA 13 276.
Which agency runs this program?
This is an NIH administrative supplement program led by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), in collaboration with participating NIH Institutes and Centers.
What is the main purpose of this administrative supplement?
The purpose is to provide additional funds to existing NIH-supported research projects so the research team can add an informationist (an in-context information specialist) to strengthen how electronic research data are handled across the life of the project.
Is this a new, standalone grant?
No. This is an administrative supplement. It is designed to add targeted resources to an already-funded NIH project rather than fund a brand-new project.
What kinds of improvements is the supplement meant to support?
The emphasis is practical and embedded in the active project: improving the storage, organization, management, and use of electronic research data as part of ongoing funded science.
What does "informationist" mean in this context?
An informationist is described as an in-context information specialist who is brought onto the research team to strengthen data handling and related practices within the working project environment.
What types of expertise might the informationist contribute?
Based on the description, the informationist may contribute expertise such as data organization strategies, metadata practices, documentation approaches, data workflows, and methods to make research data more findable and usable over time.
Does the supplement focus only on archiving or compliance?
No. While storage and management are emphasized, the description also highlights "management and use," signaling a goal of improving day-to-day research efficiency and downstream value (for example, easier retrieval, clearer provenance, more consistent organization, and improved reuse).
Who is eligible to apply for this supplement?
Eligibility is anchored to investigators who already hold an eligible active NIH award and are seeking added funds to expand or enhance the parent project with informationist services.
Is an active R01 required?
The summary states eligibility is anchored to having an active R01. It also notes that, in some cases, other NIH activity codes can qualify, depending on the detailed eligibility rules in the full announcement.
Which other NIH activity codes may be eligible (in some cases)?
Examples listed include P01, P20, P30, P50, R21, R21/R33, R24, R34, U01, U19, U24, U54, and UM1, with final determination depending on the full announcement’s eligibility rules.
Does the supplement work have to relate to the existing project?
Yes. The work supported by the supplement is tied to the aims and scope of the existing funded (parent) project, with the added component being informationist involvement to elevate data practices and data use within the research team.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement indicates an expected number of awards of five.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What broad areas does the opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under education, environment, and health, reflecting broad applicability across NIH-supported research areas.
What types of organizations are eligible applicants?
Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (with and without 501(c)(3) status); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other than small businesses); and various government entities (state, county, city/township, special district), provided they meet NIH requirements and hold the appropriate active parent award.
Are minority-serving institutions included in the eligibility list?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly includes institution types such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and other minority-serving institutions, provided they otherwise meet NIH requirements and have an eligible active award.
Are faith-based or community-based organizations included?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations are listed among eligible applicant types, provided they otherwise meet NIH requirements and hold the appropriate active parent award.
Are U.S. territories or possessions included?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are included in the eligibility list, provided they otherwise meet NIH requirements and hold the appropriate active parent award.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) institutions eligible to apply?
No. The announcement states that non-U.S. (foreign) institutions are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization include a non-U.S. component?
No. The announcement states that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Are foreign components allowed under NIH policy definitions?
No. The announcement indicates that foreign components (as defined under NIH policy) are not allowed.
Which NIH mission areas or program areas are referenced?
The opportunity references multiple CFDA numbers spanning many NIH mission areas, including environmental health, oral health, deafness and communication disorders, mental health, alcohol research, technological innovations for human health, nursing research, cancer prevention, arthritis and musculoskeletal/skin diseases, neuroscience and neurological disorders, aging, vision research, and medical library assistance.
What do the listed CFDA areas imply about the scope?
The breadth of referenced CFDA areas suggests the supplement is intended to strengthen research data capacity across diverse biomedical and behavioral research portfolios, rather than being limited to one disease area or discipline.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on July 19, 2013.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is November 5, 2013.
When was it archived?
The archive date is December 6, 2013.
Is this opportunity current or historical?
Based on the provided dates and the archive date, this specific announcement is historical (archived), though it may still serve as a reference for how NIH/NLM structured these administrative supplements.
Where can someone find the full announcement text?
The full NIH Guide notice is linked at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-13-276.html
Who is listed for technical assistance with accessing the announcement?
The contact provided for technical assistance is the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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