Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 11 298
Apply for PA 11 298
- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Pilot studies in Pancreatic Cancer (R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.393 Cancer Cause and Prevention Research 93.394 Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research 93.395 Cancer Treatment Research 93.396 Cancer Biology Research 93.399 Cancer Control.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 9, 2011 and posted on Aug 9, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments City or township governments Independent school districts Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal 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 Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having 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 Pilot Studies in Pancreatic Cancer (R03) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PA-11-298) is a National Cancer Institute (NCI) funding announcement under the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that was designed to spark early-stage, innovative pancreatic cancer research that can be completed quickly with modest resources. Its main purpose is to encourage creative, cross-disciplinary projects that improve understanding of pancreatic cancer across the full spectrum of research needs, including basic biology, causes and risk factors (etiology), strategies for detection and diagnosis, approaches to prevention, and new or improved treatments. The overall emphasis is on enabling investigators to test promising ideas, generate preliminary data, or explore feasibility so that successful concepts can be scaled into larger studies later.
This announcement uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism, which is specifically meant for compact projects that are well-defined and achievable within a short timeframe. The FOA explicitly highlights several kinds of studies that fit the R03 format: pilot or feasibility projects that probe whether an approach is workable; secondary analyses of existing datasets that can yield new insights without requiring large new data collection efforts; small, self-contained research projects with a narrow but meaningful scope; and the development of research methods or technologies that could make pancreatic cancer research more effective or efficient. In practical terms, this mechanism is meant to fund targeted work such as proof-of-concept experiments, early validation of an assay or biomarker approach, testing a new analytic method on existing samples or datasets, or refining a technology that could later support larger translational or clinical efforts.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant program in the health and education research space and aligns with multiple cancer-related CFDA program areas, including cancer biology, cause and prevention, detection and diagnosis, treatment, and control (CFDA numbers 93.393, 93.394, 93.395, 93.396, and 93.399). The award ceiling listed is $50,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for institutions that may not have discretionary funds to contribute. The FOA was posted and created on August 9, 2011, with an original and current closing date of January 7, 2015, and it was archived on February 7, 2015, meaning it is no longer accepting applications under that specific announcement version.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of organizational types, reflecting NIH’s intent to attract ideas from many settings. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations other than small businesses as well as small businesses; and numerous governmental entities such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The eligibility list also extends to Native American tribal governments (both federally recognized and other than federally recognized) and tribal organizations, along with tribally controlled colleges and universities. Additional eligible applicant categories called out include historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and even non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations), which signals a willingness to support strong pancreatic cancer pilot work regardless of geography, so long as it aligns with NIH rules and the FOA’s intent.
For applicants or institutions trying to locate the full text and requirements, the FOA points to the NIH Grants Guide page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-298.html. The listed support contact for access or linking issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Pilot Studies in Pancreatic Cancer (R03) opportunity?
Pilot Studies in Pancreatic Cancer (R03) is a National Cancer Institute (NCI) funding opportunity under the National Institutes of Health (NIH) designed to stimulate early-stage, innovative pancreatic cancer research. It focuses on projects that can be completed quickly with modest resources and that generate preliminary data, test feasibility, or validate promising ideas for later, larger-scale studies.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is PA-11-298.
Which agency is sponsoring this funding opportunity?
This is an NIH funding announcement from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
What is the main goal of this FOA?
The main goal is to encourage creative, cross-disciplinary pilot projects that improve understanding of pancreatic cancer and address the full spectrum of research needs. The emphasis is on enabling investigators to explore new ideas quickly and generate evidence that could support larger follow-on studies.
What research areas are included under the scope of this opportunity?
The scope covers pancreatic cancer research across basic biology, causes and risk factors (etiology), detection and diagnosis strategies, prevention approaches, and new or improved treatments.
What type of grant mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism, which is intended for small, well-defined projects that can be completed in a short timeframe.
What kinds of studies does the FOA say are a good fit for the R03 format?
The FOA highlights several study types as a good match for the R03 mechanism, including pilot or feasibility studies, secondary analyses of existing datasets, small and self-contained research projects with a narrow scope, and development of research methods or technologies that improve the efficiency or effectiveness of pancreatic cancer research.
What are examples of projects that might fit this announcement?
Examples described in the announcement include proof-of-concept experiments, early validation of an assay or biomarker approach, testing a new analytic method using existing samples or datasets, or refining a technology that could later support larger translational or clinical efforts.
Is this program considered a discretionary grant program?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant program in the health and education research space.
Which CFDA program areas does this opportunity align with?
The announcement aligns with multiple cancer-related CFDA program areas, including cancer biology, cause and prevention, detection and diagnosis, treatment, and control. The CFDA numbers listed are 93.393, 93.394, 93.395, 93.396, and 93.399.
What is the award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was this FOA posted and created?
The FOA was posted and created on August 9, 2011.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed is January 7, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still accepting applications?
No. The FOA was archived on February 7, 2015, which means it is no longer accepting applications under that specific announcement version.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and for-profits other than small businesses), and many types of government entities.
Which government entities are listed as eligible?
Eligible government entities include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
Are tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes Native American tribal governments (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), tribal organizations, and tribally controlled colleges and universities.
Are specific institution types like HBCUs or Hispanic-serving institutions included in eligibility?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and other organization types such as faith-based or community-based organizations and regional organizations.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are included among eligible applicant categories.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations).
Where can applicants find the full FOA text and requirements?
The FOA points to the NIH Grants Guide page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-298.html.
Who is the contact for access or linking issues related to the FOA page?
The listed support contact for access or linking issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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