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- The National Institutes of Health in the health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Pelvic Floor Disorders Network Data Coordinating Center (U24)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.313 NIH Office of Research on Womens Health 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 31, 2015 and posted on Jul 31, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 10, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,550,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County 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 Pelvic Floor Disorders Network Data Coordinating Center (U24) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-HD-16-011) was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) cooperative agreement aimed at supporting a single organization to serve as the Data Coordinating Center (DCC) for an ongoing, multicenter clinical research program led by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). The overall purpose was to strengthen and coordinate research focused on the clinical and broader health impacts of pelvic floor disorders in women, with the DCC acting as the central hub for data-related operations across multiple participating clinical sites. Because this is a U24 cooperative agreement, the award structure implies substantial NIH programmatic involvement, meaning the funded DCC would work closely with NICHD staff in planning, oversight, and execution of the network's studies rather than operating completely independently.
The program scope centered on pelvic floor disorders as defined in the announcement, including urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and other sensory and emptying abnormalities involving the lower urinary and gastrointestinal tracts. The intent was not simply to maintain a database, but to enable rigorous multicenter clinical research that can improve understanding of these conditions, support well-designed studies, and ultimately reduce the burden pelvic floor disorders place on womens health and quality of life. The announcement highlighted that reviewers would pay particular attention to applicants proposing innovative approaches to persistent, complex problems in this area, signaling an interest in modern, practical solutions to clinical research challenges such as recruitment, retention, standardized measurement, patient-reported outcomes, and efficient trial operations.
Functionally, a DCC in a multicenter clinical network typically provides the backbone needed to run network studies consistently and credibly. That generally includes developing and managing common data elements and case report forms; building and maintaining secure data capture systems; creating manuals of operations and standardized procedures; supporting site training and certification; implementing data quality monitoring and query resolution; performing statistical planning and analysis; coordinating reports for investigators and NIH; and helping ensure that multicenter studies meet regulatory and human subjects protections expectations. The DCC commonly also supports study governance activities by organizing investigator meetings, coordinating communications across sites, and maintaining documentation needed for auditing and transparency. While the announcement text provided here does not list these tasks line by line, these are the core responsibilities implied by the phrase "participate with the NICHD as the Data Coordinating Center in an ongoing multicenter clinical program."
In terms of funding and scale, NIH anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding level of $3,550,000 (as stated in the source data). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The announcement was posted July 31, 2015, with an original and current closing date of November 10, 2015, and it was archived December 11, 2015, indicating this particular competition is no longer open but remains useful as a reference for similar future opportunities.
Eligibility was broad across U.S.-based organizations, including public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), state and local governments, tribal governments and tribal organizations, special district governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), as well as small businesses. The eligibility language also explicitly encompassed a wide range of mission-driven and capacity-building institution types, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), along with faith-based or community-based organizations and certain regional organizations. Foreign institutions were not eligible, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations were not eligible; foreign components, as defined by NIH policy, were not allowed, reinforcing that the work and infrastructure were expected to be domestically based.
Administratively, the opportunity fell under the NIH in the broad area of Health, Income Security, and Social Services as categorized in the listing, and it referenced CFDA numbers 93.313 (which reflects NICHD-related assistance) and 93.865 (NIH Office of Research on Womens Health). The full archived announcement was hosted through the NIH Grants Guide (link provided in the source), and the contact listed for access or linking issues was the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster.
FAQs: Pelvic Floor Disorders Network Data Coordinating Center (U24) - RFA-HD-16-011
What is the Pelvic Floor Disorders Network Data Coordinating Center (U24) opportunity?
This was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) cooperative agreement funding opportunity (RFA-HD-16-011) to support a single organization to serve as the Data Coordinating Center (DCC) for an ongoing, multicenter clinical research program led by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).
Which NIH institute led this program?
The program was led by NICHD (Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development).
What does it mean that this is a U24 cooperative agreement?
As a U24 cooperative agreement, the award structure indicates substantial NIH programmatic involvement. The funded DCC would be expected to work closely with NICHD staff on planning, oversight, and execution of network studies rather than operating fully independently.
What was the overall purpose of funding a DCC for this network?
The purpose was to strengthen and coordinate multicenter clinical research on the clinical and broader health impacts of pelvic floor disorders in women, with the DCC serving as the central hub for data-related operations across participating clinical sites.
What conditions were included under "pelvic floor disorders" in this announcement?
The scope included urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and other sensory and emptying abnormalities involving the lower urinary and gastrointestinal tracts.
Was the intent simply to build or maintain a database?
No. The intent was to enable rigorous multicenter clinical research by providing the data and operational infrastructure needed for well-designed studies that improve understanding of these conditions and reduce their burden on women's health and quality of life.
How many awards did NIH anticipate making under this opportunity?
NIH anticipated making one award.
What was the estimated total funding level for the award?
The estimated total funding level stated for this opportunity was $3,550,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
The announcement was posted on July 31, 2015. The original and current closing date was November 10, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on December 11, 2015, meaning this particular competition is no longer open.
What types of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad for U.S.-based organizations, including public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), state and local governments, tribal governments and tribal organizations, special district governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), as well as small businesses.
Were minority-serving and other mission-driven institutions explicitly included in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly encompassed institution types such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), and also included faith-based or community-based organizations and certain regional organizations.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions were not eligible.
Can a U.S. organization apply if part of the project is based outside the United States?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations were not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) were not allowed. The work and infrastructure were expected to be domestically based.
What kinds of responsibilities are implied for the DCC in a multicenter clinical research network?
While the provided text does not list tasks line by line, the role "participate with the NICHD as the Data Coordinating Center in an ongoing multicenter clinical program" implies the DCC would function as the central hub for data-related operations across sites. In a typical multicenter network context, that includes supporting consistent and credible study operations and data coordination across participating clinical sites.
What did the announcement emphasize about innovation and review priorities?
The announcement indicated that reviewers would pay particular attention to applicants proposing innovative approaches to persistent, complex problems in pelvic floor disorders research, reflecting interest in modern, practical solutions to clinical research challenges such as recruitment, retention, standardized measurement, patient-reported outcomes, and efficient trial operations.
What is the primary population focus for the research program described?
The program focus described was pelvic floor disorders in women, including their clinical and broader health impacts and their effects on health and quality of life.
How is this opportunity categorized administratively in the listing?
It was listed under the broad area of Health, Income Security, and Social Services in the source categorization.
Which CFDA numbers were referenced for this opportunity?
The opportunity referenced CFDA 93.313 (NICHD-related assistance) and CFDA 93.865 (NIH Office of Research on Womens Health).
Where was the full announcement hosted?
The full archived announcement was hosted through the NIH Grants Guide (as referenced in the source information).
Who was listed as the contact for access or linking issues?
The contact listed for access or linking issues was the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster.
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