Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 10 078
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Proteomics in Auditory Developmental and Disease Processes (R21)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 6, 2010 and posted on Jan 6, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2013. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments.
- 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:
Proteomics in Auditory Developmental and Disease Processes (R21) is an NIH funding opportunity (PA-10-078) aimed at supporting exploratory, early-stage research that uses proteomics to better understand how the auditory system develops and how hearing-related diseases or disorders arise and progress. The announcement was issued by the National Institutes of Health and is tied to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) mission area, specifically research connected to deafness and communication disorders (CFDA 93.173). This FOA replaces an earlier NIDCD program announcement on the same topic (PA 06-366), signaling an updated call for proposals while keeping the overall scientific focus on protein-level approaches to auditory biology.
The program uses the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Award (R21) mechanism, which is typically used for projects that are high-impact but still at a proof-of-concept or early development stage, such as testing new proteomics methods, generating preliminary datasets, or exploring novel hypotheses that may be too early for a larger traditional research grant. The FOA also runs alongside a parallel opportunity with the same scientific scope that uses the R01 mechanism (PA-09-228), which is generally better suited for more mature, fully developed projects. In practice, the R21 track is meant for applicants who want to establish feasibility, develop tools, or produce key preliminary results that could later support a more comprehensive R01-level study.
Funding levels and the number of awards are not fixed in advance because the agency expects proposals to vary widely in scope, approach, and budget needs. The announcement lists an award ceiling of $200,000, and it emphasizes that final funding decisions will depend on the quantity and quality of applications received, as well as the requested project periods and costs. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic and non-domestic organizations. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) organizations), state and local governments (including county, city/township, special district governments, and independent school districts), small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and a range of tribal entities (federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations). The FOA also explicitly allows applications from Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based and community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and foreign (non-U.S.) organizations, as well as eligible federal agencies. This wide eligibility reflects an intention to attract proteomics and hearing research expertise from many sectors and institutional settings.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted on January 6, 2010, with an original and current closing date of January 7, 2013, and an archive date of February 7, 2013, indicating it is no longer open for new submissions. Applicants or interested parties who need help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV), and the complete details were available through the NIH Grants Guide link provided in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this NIH funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Proteomics in Auditory Developmental and Disease Processes (R21)." It is associated with NIH Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) number PA-10-078.
What is the main purpose of PA-10-078?
The FOA is intended to support exploratory, early-stage research that uses proteomics to better understand how the auditory system develops and how hearing-related diseases or disorders arise and progress.
Which NIH institute mission area does this FOA align with?
This announcement is tied to the mission area of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), specifically research connected to deafness and communication disorders.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this mission area is 93.173.
What grant mechanism does PA-10-078 use?
PA-10-078 uses the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Award (R21) mechanism.
What types of projects is the R21 mechanism meant to support under this FOA?
The R21 is described as supporting high-impact projects that are still at a proof-of-concept or early development stage. Examples mentioned include testing new proteomics methods, generating preliminary datasets, or exploring novel hypotheses that may be too early for a larger traditional research grant.
Is there a related opportunity for more mature projects?
Yes. The FOA runs alongside a parallel opportunity with the same scientific scope that uses the R01 mechanism (PA-09-228), which is generally better suited for more mature, fully developed projects.
How does the R21 track relate to later R01-level studies?
The R21 track is framed as a way for applicants to establish feasibility, develop tools, or produce key preliminary results that could later support a more comprehensive R01-level study.
Does this FOA replace an earlier announcement?
Yes. PA-10-078 replaces an earlier NIDCD program announcement on the same topic (PA 06-366). The replacement signals an updated call for proposals while maintaining the overall scientific focus on protein-level approaches to auditory biology.
Is the funding amount fixed, and how many awards will be made?
No. The announcement states that funding levels and the number of awards are not fixed in advance because proposals are expected to vary widely in scope, approach, and budget needs.
What award ceiling is listed for this R21 opportunity?
The FOA lists an award ceiling of $200,000.
What factors will affect final funding decisions?
The FOA emphasizes that final funding decisions depend on the quantity and quality of applications received, as well as the requested project periods and costs.
Is cost-sharing or matching required to apply?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic and non-domestic organizations. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) organizations), state and local governments (including county, city/township, special district governments, and independent school districts), small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and tribal entities (federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations).
Are minority-serving institutions explicitly allowed to apply?
Yes. The FOA explicitly allows applications from 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 and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community-based organizations are explicitly included as eligible applicants.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible to apply?
Yes. The FOA explicitly allows applications from U.S. territories or possessions.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Foreign (non-U.S.) organizations are explicitly listed as eligible applicants.
Are federal agencies allowed to apply?
Yes. The FOA indicates that eligible federal agencies are among the entities allowed to apply.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 6, 2010.
What was the closing date for submissions?
The announcement lists an original and current closing date of January 7, 2013.
Is PA-10-078 still open for new submissions?
No. The notice indicates it is no longer open for new submissions, and it also lists an archive date of February 7, 2013.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement details?
The complete details were available through the NIH Grants Guide link provided in the notice.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants or interested parties needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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