Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS 15 029
Apply for PAS 15 029
- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Promoting Research in Basic Neuroscience (R01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 4, 2014 and posted on Nov 4, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Small businesses County governments State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- 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 Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
Promoting Research in Basic Neuroscience (R01) is an NIH discretionary grant opportunity designed to push forward fundamental, curiosity-driven neuroscience. The central purpose of the FOA is to stimulate research that tackles basic questions about how the normal nervous system is built and how it works. Projects may sit anywhere within the broad landscape of neuroscience, as long as they fit within the missions of the participating NIH institutes and keep a clear emphasis on understanding normal nervous system structure and/or function. The announcement notes that basic discoveries often end up informing disease understanding down the road, but it also draws a firm boundary: applications should not be framed as explicitly disease-focused studies, and the intent is not to fund projects organized primarily around specific neurological or psychiatric disorders.
This opportunity uses the NIH R01 research project grant mechanism, which typically supports investigator-initiated research programs with substantial scientific scope. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is listed under education and health, reflecting NIHs research mission and the training and knowledge-generation ecosystem that comes with academic and research environments. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute institutional matching funds as a condition of award.
The FOA is identified by Funding Opportunity Number PAS-15-029 and was posted on November 4, 2014. The original and current closing date listed is January 7, 2018, and the archive date is February 7, 2018, indicating this specific announcement is no longer active for new submissions under that exact posting, even though similar NIH parent announcements or updated neuroscience basic research FOAs may exist. The NIH is the issuing agency, and the program aligns with several CFDA numbers that reflect participating research areas and institutes: 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants), 93.279 (Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs), 93.853 (Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders), and 93.866 (Aging Research). In practical terms, those codes signal that the scientific remit can span fundamental neuroscience topics relevant to mental health, addiction, neurological function, and aging, provided the work remains basic rather than disease-targeted.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations as well as international applicants. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities), and a wide range of government bodies such as state, county, city/township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The FOA also explicitly recognizes a variety of institution types and community-oriented entities as eligible, including 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), along with faith-based or community-based organizations where appropriate.
International participation is allowed: non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) are eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations may participate, and foreign components as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement are permitted. The FOA also lists U.S. territories or possessions and regional organizations as eligible, and it includes eligible federal agencies, reflecting NIHs ability to fund or collaborate with a wide range of research performers when aligned with the program goals.
For reference and full details, the announcement points to the NIH guide page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAS-15-029.html. For access or technical issues with the posting, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Promoting Research in Basic Neuroscience (R01)" opportunity?
It is an NIH discretionary funding opportunity intended to advance fundamental, curiosity-driven neuroscience. The focus is on basic questions about how the normal nervous system is built and how it works, using the NIH R01 research project grant mechanism.
What is the main goal of this FOA?
The central purpose is to stimulate research that addresses basic questions about normal nervous system structure and/or function. The intent is to support fundamental discoveries rather than projects organized around specific diseases.
What kinds of research topics are considered responsive?
Projects can fall anywhere within the broad landscape of neuroscience as long as they align with the missions of the participating NIH institutes and keep a clear emphasis on understanding normal nervous system structure and/or function.
Can I propose a project that is motivated by disease relevance?
The announcement notes that basic discoveries may inform disease understanding over time, but it draws a firm boundary: applications should not be framed as explicitly disease-focused, and the intent is not to fund projects organized primarily around specific neurological or psychiatric disorders.
Is this funding opportunity meant to support studies on specific neurological or psychiatric disorders?
No. The FOA explicitly indicates that the intent is not to fund projects organized primarily around particular neurological or psychiatric disorders. The emphasis is basic neuroscience focused on normal structure and function.
What grant mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity uses the NIH R01 research project grant mechanism, which typically supports investigator-initiated research programs with substantial scientific scope.
What is the funding instrument type and activity category?
The funding instrument is a grant. The activity category is listed under education and health, consistent with NIH's research mission and the academic and research ecosystem tied to knowledge generation and training.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The FOA states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide institutional matching funds as a condition of the award.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAS-15-029.
When was this FOA posted?
The FOA was posted on November 4, 2014.
What were the closing date and archive date for this FOA?
The listed closing date is January 7, 2018, and the archive date is February 7, 2018. This indicates the specific announcement is no longer active for new submissions under that exact posting.
Is this specific announcement still open for new applications?
No. Based on the listed closing date (January 7, 2018) and archive date (February 7, 2018), PAS-15-029 is no longer active for new submissions under that posting, even though similar NIH opportunities may exist elsewhere.
Which agency issues this opportunity?
The issuing agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Which CFDA numbers are associated with this program?
The FOA aligns with multiple CFDA numbers: 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants), 93.279 (Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs), 93.853 (Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders), and 93.866 (Aging Research).
What do the listed CFDA numbers imply about the scientific scope?
They signal that the scientific remit can span fundamental neuroscience topics relevant to mental health, addiction, neurological function, and aging, provided the work remains basic in nature rather than disease-targeted.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations as well as international applicants. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), and a wide range of government entities.
Are state and local governments eligible applicants?
Yes. The FOA lists state governments, county governments, and city/township governments as eligible, among other government bodies.
Are special district governments and independent school districts eligible?
Yes. Special district governments and independent school districts are explicitly listed as eligible applicants.
Are public housing authorities or Indian housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are included in the eligible applicant types.
Are for-profit organizations eligible, including small businesses?
Yes. For-profit organizations, including small businesses and other for-profit entities, are eligible to apply.
Are nonprofits eligible to apply?
Yes. Both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are eligible (with the noted distinction that these nonprofit categories exclude institutions of higher education in those specific nonprofit listings).
Are minority-serving institutions specifically recognized as eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly recognizes eligibility for various institution types, including HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and AANAPISIs.
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA indicates that faith-based or community-based organizations are eligible where appropriate.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are listed among eligible applicants.
Are regional organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Regional organizations are included in the eligibility list.
Are federal agencies eligible?
Yes. The FOA includes eligible federal agencies, reflecting NIH's ability to fund or collaborate with a wide range of research performers when aligned with program goals.
Are foreign organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The FOA allows international participation: non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) are eligible to apply.
Can a non-U.S. component of a U.S. organization participate?
Yes. The FOA states that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations may participate.
Are foreign components permitted under NIH policy?
Yes. Foreign components, as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are permitted.
Where can I find the full FOA text and official posting?
The FOA points to the NIH guide page at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAS-15-029.html.
Who do I contact for access or technical issues with the posting?
For access or technical issues, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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