Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 15 286
Apply for PAR 15 286
- The National Institutes of Health in the education health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Pre application Opportunities for Collaborative Research at the NIH Clinical Center (X02)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.172 Human Genome Research 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders 93.233 National Center on Sleep Disorders Research 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.286 Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health 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 93.837 Cardiovascular Diseases Research 93.838 Lung Diseases Research 93.839 Blood Diseases and Resources Research 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.855 Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research 93.856 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.879 Medical Library Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 24, 2015 and posted on Jun 24, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 15, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Independent school districts.
- 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) 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 NIH funding opportunity PAR-15-286, titled "Pre-application Opportunities for Collaborative Research at the NIH Clinical Center (X02)," is a discretionary grant program designed to spark and support early-stage planning for collaborative translational research projects that involve the NIH Clinical Center. The central purpose is to help move basic biological discoveries closer to real-world clinical use by encouraging collaborations that can bridge laboratory science and patient-focused research. Projects are expected to align with NIH-wide efforts to improve human health through translation, meaning the work should have a clear path toward practical clinical applications rather than remaining purely theoretical or exploratory.
This opportunity emphasizes high-quality science with credible potential to either deepen understanding of an important disease process or generate tangible clinical advances. Examples of the kinds of advances NIH is looking for include new therapeutic interventions, improved diagnostics, and prevention strategies. Importantly, the research must fit within the mission interests and stated priorities of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs), which collectively cover a broad range of biomedical and behavioral research areas. The associated CFDA program areas listed for this announcement reflect that breadth, spanning topics such as human genome research, communication disorders, sleep disorders, mental health, alcohol and substance use, technological innovations to improve human health, multiple domains of cancer research (from biology and detection to treatment and control), cardiovascular and lung diseases, blood diseases and resources, neuroscience and neurological disorders, allergy and infectious diseases, microbiology, and child health and human development, among others.
As an X02 "pre-application" mechanism, the intent is typically to enable investigators to develop, refine, and position collaborative projects for stronger future applications and implementation, especially where partnering with the NIH Clinical Center is a key component. In practical terms, this kind of announcement is aimed at helping teams formalize collaborations, clarify clinical protocols or translational aims, and ensure that proposed research is well matched to NIH Clinical Center capabilities and the priorities of relevant NIH Institutes/Centers before pursuing larger or more definitive research funding.
Eligibility under this opportunity is broad and inclusive, reflecting NIH's goal of encouraging diverse institutional participation. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations (including small businesses), nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, public and private institutions of higher education, and multiple levels of government entities (state, county, city/township, special districts, and independent school districts). Tribal governments and tribal organizations are included, as are public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The eligibility list also explicitly includes a range of institution types and community-serving entities such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), as well as faith-based or community-based organizations. Federal agencies and U.S. territories or possessions are eligible, and the announcement also indicates that non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) and regional organizations may apply, subject to the detailed eligibility guidance in the full notice. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier to participation and can make it more feasible for organizations with limited discretionary funds.
From an administrative timeline perspective, the opportunity was posted and created on June 24, 2015, with an original and current closing date of December 15, 2017, and an archive date of January 15, 2018. The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Applicants seeking the complete requirements and instructions were directed to the official NIH Guide notice at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-15-286.html. For access or technical issues related to the announcement, NIH provided the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster contact (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV), including support for both accessing the announcement and resolving linking problems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity PAR-15-286?
PAR-15-286 is an NIH funding opportunity titled "Pre-application Opportunities for Collaborative Research at the NIH Clinical Center (X02)." It is a discretionary grant program intended to support early-stage planning efforts for collaborative translational research projects that involve the NIH Clinical Center.
What does "X02" mean in this announcement?
X02 is described here as a "pre-application" mechanism. In this context, it is meant to help investigators develop, refine, and position collaborative projects for stronger future applications and implementation, particularly when partnership with the NIH Clinical Center is an important part of the plan.
What is the main purpose of this pre-application opportunity?
The central purpose is to spark and support early-stage planning for collaborative translational research that helps move basic biological discoveries closer to real-world clinical use. The emphasis is on collaborations that bridge laboratory science and patient-focused research.
What kind of research approach is NIH looking for under this opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes translational research with a clear path toward practical clinical applications. Projects should go beyond purely theoretical or exploratory work and show how they could move toward real clinical impact.
Does the project need to involve the NIH Clinical Center?
Yes. The announcement is specifically focused on collaborative research opportunities "at the NIH Clinical Center," and it is described as especially useful where partnering with the NIH Clinical Center is a key component of the proposed work.
What types of outcomes or advances does NIH highlight as examples?
Examples of advances NIH is looking for include new therapeutic interventions, improved diagnostics, and prevention strategies. The science should credibly support either deeper understanding of an important disease process or tangible clinical advances.
How should applicants think about "high-quality science" for this program?
Based on the description, "high-quality science" means research planning that is scientifically strong and has credible potential to translate into clinical value, either by clarifying important disease biology or by enabling concrete improvements in clinical care (such as therapies, diagnostics, or prevention approaches).
Do projects need to align with any specific NIH priorities?
Yes. The research must fit within the mission interests and stated priorities of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs). Applicants should ensure the proposed work is well matched to both NIH IC priorities and the NIH Clinical Center's capabilities.
What research areas are included or relevant to this opportunity?
The listed CFDA program areas reflect broad NIH coverage, including (among others) human genome research; communication disorders; sleep disorders; mental health; alcohol and substance use; technological innovations to improve human health; cancer research (biology, detection, treatment, and control); cardiovascular and lung diseases; blood diseases and resources; neuroscience and neurological disorders; allergy and infectious diseases; microbiology; and child health and human development.
What kinds of activities is this pre-application funding meant to support?
In practical terms, the announcement is aimed at helping teams formalize collaborations, clarify clinical protocols or translational aims, and confirm that the proposed research aligns with NIH Clinical Center capabilities and relevant NIH Institute/Center priorities before pursuing larger or more definitive research funding.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations (including small businesses); nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status; public and private institutions of higher education; and many government entities (state, county, city/township, special districts, and independent school districts). Tribal governments and tribal organizations are included, as are public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. Federal agencies and U.S. territories or possessions are eligible. The announcement also indicates that non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) and regional organizations may apply, subject to the detailed eligibility guidance in the full notice.
Are community-serving and minority-serving institutions included in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes institution types and community-serving entities such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). Faith-based or community-based organizations are also included.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 24, 2015.
What was the application closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is December 15, 2017.
Is this opportunity still open?
Based on the provided dates, it is not open. The closing date was December 15, 2017, and the archive date is January 15, 2018.
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Where can applicants find the official full announcement and instructions?
Applicants were directed to the NIH Guide notice at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-15-286.html
Who should be contacted for access or technical issues with the announcement link?
For access or technical issues, NIH provided the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster contact: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV, including support for accessing the announcement and resolving linking problems.
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