Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA EB 11 002
Apply for RFA EB 11 002
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Point of Care Technologies Research Network (U54)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.286 Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 22, 2011 and posted on Jun 22, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 28, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 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) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Foreign (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Point of Care Technologies Research Network (POCTRN) (U54) funding opportunity, listed as RFA-EB-11-002, is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) cooperative agreement program administered through the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB). Its main goal is to provide continued support for a network of multi-project research Centers that focus on point-of-care (POC) testing technologies. In practical terms, the program is meant to strengthen a national collaboration structure where scientific and engineering advances are more directly connected to real-world, user-defined health needs, so that diagnostic and testing tools can be designed for the places they are actually used, such as clinics, emergency settings, community health sites, and other near-patient environments.
The opportunity emphasizes the idea of a “network†rather than isolated projects. POCTRN is described as being made up of individual Centers that work together to speed up the path from invention to usable point-of-care tests. The intent is to encourage cross-disciplinary teaming, typically combining engineering, device development, clinical insight, and implementation perspectives, so that technologies are not only innovative in the lab but also fit the constraints of POC use (for example, ease of use, speed, portability, robustness, and alignment with patient and provider workflows). A key theme is the collaborative merging of advances with needs defined by end users, which signals an expectation that applicants will incorporate input from clinicians, patients, public health practitioners, or other stakeholders who will ultimately rely on these tools.
This is a Cooperative Agreement (U54), meaning NIH is expected to have substantial involvement compared to a standard research grant. While the source text does not list the specific collaboration mechanisms, the U54 structure generally implies ongoing interaction with NIH program staff and coordination across the network, with the Centers contributing to shared goals and potentially shared resources, standards, or collaborative projects. The announcement explicitly states that both current POCTRN grantees and new applicants are eligible to apply, which indicates the program is designed both to sustain existing Centers and to allow new Centers to join and expand the network’s overall capabilities.
From a funding perspective, the estimated total funding amount is $5,000,000, with an award ceiling of $1,200,000. The funding instrument is discretionary, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 93.286, categorized under discovery and applied research for technological innovations to improve human health, which aligns with the translational, technology-focused mission of point-of-care diagnostics and testing.
Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations and includes a wide range of public and private entities. Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. Higher education institutions are eligible, including both private institutions and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education. Nonprofit organizations are eligible, including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). For-profit organizations other than small businesses are eligible, as are small businesses. Tribal entities are included in multiple forms, including federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations. The eligibility notes also call out Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and faith-based or community-based organizations, as well as regional organizations and eligible federal agencies. Non-U.S. (foreign) entities are not eligible to apply as applicant organizations; however, foreign components of U.S. organizations are allowed, which can matter for projects that involve international field settings or collaborators while still being led by a U.S. applicant institution.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted and created on June 22, 2011, with an original and current closing date of September 28, 2011, and an archive date of October 29, 2011. The primary web reference for the full announcement is provided through the NIH grants guide. For access or technical issues with the announcement link, the contact point listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Point of Care Technologies Research Network (POCTRN) (U54) - FAQ
What is the POCTRN (U54) funding opportunity?
The Point of Care Technologies Research Network (POCTRN) (U54) funding opportunity (RFA-EB-11-002) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) cooperative agreement program administered through the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB). It supports a network of multi-project research Centers focused on point-of-care (POC) testing technologies.
What is the main goal of this program?
The main goal is to provide continued support for a national network of Centers that accelerate the development of point-of-care diagnostic and testing tools, connecting scientific and engineering advances directly to real-world, user-defined health needs in near-patient environments.
What does "point-of-care" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this context, point-of-care refers to diagnostic and testing technologies designed to be used near the patient in real-world settings such as clinics, emergency settings, community health sites, and other near-patient environments where practical constraints and workflow considerations matter.
Is this opportunity focused on individual projects or a broader network?
It emphasizes a "network" rather than isolated projects. POCTRN is described as being made up of individual Centers that work together to speed the path from invention to usable point-of-care tests.
What kind of applicants or teams does POCTRN encourage?
The opportunity encourages cross-disciplinary teaming that typically combines engineering, device development, clinical insight, and implementation perspectives to ensure technologies are innovative and also usable in point-of-care settings.
What characteristics of point-of-care technologies are highlighted as important?
The opportunity highlights practical constraints for POC use, including ease of use, speed, portability, robustness, and alignment with patient and provider workflows.
How important is end-user input in this opportunity?
End-user input is a key theme. The program emphasizes merging scientific and engineering advances with needs defined by end users, signaling an expectation that applicants will incorporate input from stakeholders such as clinicians, patients, public health practitioners, or others who rely on these tools.
What does the U54 "Cooperative Agreement" mechanism mean?
This opportunity uses a Cooperative Agreement (U54), which means NIH is expected to have substantial involvement compared to a standard research grant. While specific mechanisms are not detailed here, the U54 structure generally implies ongoing interaction with NIH program staff and coordination across the network toward shared goals.
Can current POCTRN Centers apply, or is it only for new applicants?
Both current POCTRN grantees and new applicants are eligible to apply, indicating the program is designed to sustain existing Centers and also allow new Centers to join and expand the network.
Who administers this program within NIH?
The program is administered through the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) at NIH.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $5,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,200,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 93.286.
How is the program area categorized?
It is categorized under discovery and applied research for technological innovations to improve human health, aligning with a translational, technology-focused mission for point-of-care diagnostics and testing.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad for U.S.-based organizations and includes many public and private entity types, including governments, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and businesses.
Are state and local governments eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include state governments and local government types such as county, city or township governments, and special district governments.
Are education-related public entities eligible?
Yes. Independent school districts and institutions of higher education are eligible, including both private institutions and public/state-controlled institutions.
Are public housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities are included as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations are eligible, including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses are eligible, and small businesses are also eligible.
Are Tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Tribal entities are included in multiple forms, including federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically mentioned as eligible?
Yes. The eligibility notes specifically call out Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations are explicitly included in the eligibility notes.
Are regional organizations eligible?
Yes. Regional organizations are included as eligible applicants.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible federal agencies are included among eligible applicants.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible to apply as the applicant?
No. Non-U.S. (foreign) entities are not eligible to apply as applicant organizations.
Are foreign components allowed if the applicant is a U.S. organization?
Yes. Foreign components of U.S. organizations are allowed, which may be relevant for projects involving international field settings or collaborators while being led by a U.S. applicant institution.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on June 22, 2011.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed is September 28, 2011.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date is October 29, 2011.
Where can applicants find the full announcement?
The primary web reference for the full announcement is provided through the NIH grants guide.
Who should be contacted for access or technical issues with the announcement link?
The contact listed for access or technical issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument is discretionary.
What is the program trying to accelerate or improve?
POCTRN aims to speed the path from invention to usable point-of-care tests by strengthening collaboration across Centers and ensuring technologies are shaped by real-world needs and constraints in near-patient settings.
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