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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the name of this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is titled The Pathobiology of Emerging Pathogens in Laboratory Animals (R01).

What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?

The Funding Opportunity Number listed is RFA RR 10 005.

Which federal agency issued this announcement?

This was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant announcement.

Which NIH center administered the opportunity?

The announcement was issued through the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR).

What is the main purpose of this FOA?

The main goal was to fund new research applications focused on the pathobiology of emerging or potentially emerging pathogens that affect laboratory animals.

What does "pathobiology" mean in the context of this announcement?

In this FOA, pathobiology refers to the biological mechanisms of disease and how disease develops and progresses in laboratory animals infected with emerging or potentially emerging pathogens.

What kinds of research topics were emphasized?

The announcement emphasized studies on how emerging pathogens infect laboratory animals, how disease progresses, and what host-pathogen interactions drive pathology in relevant laboratory species.

Which laboratory animal species were included?

The FOA highlighted that target species were broad and could include aquatic laboratory species, rodents, and nonhuman primates. The announcement also noted that the target species were not limited to one area of biomedical research.

Why was NIH interested in this research area?

The FOA described a broad interest in infectious threats that could compromise animal health, the validity of animal-based research, and potentially biosecurity and public health.

What grant mechanism was used for this opportunity?

This opportunity used the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism.

What type of project is the R01 mechanism generally intended to support?

As described, the R01 mechanism is typically intended for well-developed research projects with clear aims, a strong preliminary rationale, and a multi-year plan.

Was there a related opportunity for exploratory or early-stage projects?

Yes. This R01 announcement was designed to run in parallel with a separate, scientifically identical call: RFA RR 10 004, which encouraged applications under the R21 mechanism (generally used for earlier-stage or more exploratory projects).

How much funding was anticipated for the 2011 funding cycle?

For the 2011 funding cycle, NIH anticipated up to $2.5 million in total direct costs.

How many awards were expected?

NIH anticipated supporting as many as five R01 awards.

Does the FOA mention cost sharing or matching funds?

Yes. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.

What is the funding instrument for this program?

The funding instrument is listed as a grant.

What category did this opportunity fall under?

The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant, with an activity category aligned with education and health.

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The CFDA number provided is 93.389.

Who was eligible to apply?

Eligibility was described as broad, including many types of domestic and non-domestic organizations.

Are government entities eligible applicants?

Yes. Eligible applicants included federal, state, county, city/township, and special district governments.

Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?

Yes. Eligible applicants included Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations, including both federally recognized and other-than-federally recognized entities.

Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?

Yes. Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities were listed as eligible applicants.

Are colleges and universities eligible?

Yes. Both public and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible.

Are independent school districts eligible?

Yes. Independent school districts were explicitly included in the eligibility list.

Are nonprofit organizations eligible?

Yes. Eligible applicants included nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, with noted distinctions for institutions of higher education.

Are for-profit organizations eligible?

Yes. Eligibility included for-profit organizations, including small businesses.

Are foreign (non-U.S.) organizations eligible to apply?

Yes. The announcement explicitly included foreign (non-U.S.) entities among eligible applicants.

Did the FOA specifically welcome certain mission-focused institutions?

Yes. The announcement explicitly welcomed applications from organizations such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and faith-based or community-based organizations, among others.

Were U.S. territories or possessions included in the eligibility language?

Yes. The eligibility language explicitly mentioned U.S. territories or possessions.

When was the FOA posted and created?

The FOA was posted and created on June 22, 2010.

What was the closing date for this opportunity?

The original and current closing date listed was August 31, 2010.

When was the FOA archived?

The archive date provided was October 1, 2010, indicating it was a time-limited solicitation.

Where were applicants directed for the full announcement?

Applicants and interested parties were directed to the full announcement on the NIH grants site.

Where should technical access issues be directed?

Technical access issues were routed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts.