Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA OD 09 007
Apply for RFA OD 09 007
- The National Institutes of Health in the health recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Recovery Act Limited Competition Academic Research Enhancement Award (R15)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.701 Trans NIH Recovery Act Research Support.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 20, 2009 and posted on Apr 20, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 24, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Public or private institutions and components of institutions defined below as health professional schools/colleges and other academic components.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Recovery Act Limited Competition Academic Research Enhancement Award (R15) was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant opportunity funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Its core aim was to broaden participation in NIH-supported research by directing resources to colleges and universities that educate many of the nation's future scientists but historically have not been major recipients of NIH funding. In practical terms, the program was designed to help faculty at eligible, primarily teaching-focused or less NIH-funded institutions launch or strengthen small-scale, health-related biomedical and behavioral research projects, while also expanding research exposure and capacity at those institutions.
This opportunity used the NIH AREA grant mechanism, specifically the R15. AREA awards are generally meant to support discrete, modestly scoped projects that are scientifically sound and feasible within a limited budget and time frame, often providing a pathway for investigators and institutions to build a stronger research foundation and compete more effectively for other NIH funding later. A major theme of the program is institutional and investigator development: enabling researchers who might otherwise have fewer research infrastructure advantages to contribute meaningfully to the national research enterprise.
Funding levels under this FOA allowed applicants to request up to $300,000 in total direct costs, with Facilities and Administrative (F and A) or indirect costs permitted in addition to that direct cost cap. The budgeting format depended on the amount requested: applications requesting up to $250,000 in direct costs were to use the NIH modular budget format, while requests above $250,000 required a detailed budget. The maximum project period was up to three years, encouraging projects that could produce clear results on a relatively short timeline.
NIH anticipated making up to 50 awards in fiscal year 2010, though the final number and total dollars were explicitly dependent on the quality of applications received, proposed project duration, and the budgets requested. The FOA was categorized as a grant under the "Health" activity area and was listed under CFDA 93.701 as part of trans-NIH Recovery Act research support. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of award.
Eligibility centered on domestic institutions of higher education, including both private and public/state-controlled colleges and universities. The announcement also highlighted additional eligible applicant types, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and certain academic components such as health professional schools/colleges and other academic units as defined in the full eligibility language. Overall, the target audience was institutions that award baccalaureate or advanced degrees and play a substantial role in educating scientists, but that have not historically received extensive NIH support.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted April 20, 2009, with an original and current closing date of September 24, 2009, and it was archived October 25, 2009. The funding opportunity number was RFA-OD-09-007, titled "Recovery Act Limited Competition Academic Research Enhancement Award (R15)." The issuing agency was NIH, and the full announcement was hosted through the NIH grants guide, with NIH Office of Extramural Research contacts provided for access or linking problems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Recovery Act Limited Competition Academic Research Enhancement Award (R15)?
This opportunity was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding announcement under the Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) mechanism, using the R15 grant type. It was funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and aimed to broaden participation in NIH-supported research.
What was the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core aim was to direct resources to colleges and universities that educate many future scientists but historically have not been major recipients of NIH funding. It was designed to help eligible institutions and faculty launch or strengthen small-scale, health-related biomedical and behavioral research projects while expanding research exposure and capacity.
Which NIH grant mechanism did this opportunity use?
It used the NIH AREA grant mechanism (R15), which is generally intended to support discrete, modestly scoped projects that are scientifically sound and feasible within a limited budget and time frame.
What types of research projects were supported?
The program supported small-scale, health-related biomedical and behavioral research projects. The emphasis was on projects that could be completed within a limited budget and relatively short timeline, while also building institutional and investigator research capacity.
How does the AREA (R15) program benefit institutions and investigators?
A major theme is institutional and investigator development. AREA awards are intended to help build a stronger research foundation at eligible institutions and provide a pathway to compete more effectively for other NIH funding later.
What was the maximum funding amount available?
Applicants could request up to $300,000 in total direct costs. Facilities and Administrative (F and A) costs (also called indirect costs) were permitted in addition to the direct cost cap.
Are indirect (F and A) costs included in the $300,000 cap?
No. The $300,000 cap applied to total direct costs. F and A (indirect) costs were allowed in addition to that amount.
What budget format was required?
The required budget format depended on the amount of direct costs requested. Applications requesting up to $250,000 in direct costs were to use the NIH modular budget format, while applications requesting more than $250,000 in direct costs were required to submit a detailed budget.
What was the maximum project period?
The maximum project period was up to three years, supporting projects intended to produce clear results on a relatively short timeline.
How many awards did NIH expect to make?
NIH anticipated making up to 50 awards in fiscal year 2010. The final number of awards and total dollars depended on application quality, proposed project duration, and the budgets requested.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility centered on domestic institutions of higher education, including both private and public/state-controlled colleges and universities. The opportunity also highlighted additional eligible applicant types, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and certain academic components such as health professional schools/colleges and other academic units as defined in the full eligibility language.
What kinds of institutions were the target audience?
The target audience was institutions that award baccalaureate or advanced degrees, play a substantial role in educating scientists, and historically have not received extensive NIH support.
Which federal agency issued this funding opportunity?
The issuing agency was the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity number was RFA-OD-09-007, titled "Recovery Act Limited Competition Academic Research Enhancement Award (R15)."
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on April 20, 2009. The original and current closing date was September 24, 2009.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on October 25, 2009.
What was the activity area and CFDA listing?
The opportunity was categorized under the "Health" activity area and listed under CFDA 93.701 as part of trans-NIH Recovery Act research support.
Where was the full announcement hosted?
The full announcement was hosted through the NIH grants guide, and NIH Office of Extramural Research contacts were provided for access or linking problems.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Health Recovery Act
Next opportunity: Recovery Act 2009 Limited Competition Enabling National Networking of Scientists and Resource Discovery (U24)
Previous opportunity: Youth Ambassadors Program with South America and Mexico
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for RFA OD 09 007
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (RFA OD 09 007) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Recovery Act Limited Competition NCMHD Community Participation in Health Disparities Intervention Research Planning Phase (R24) Apply for RFA MD 09 006 Funding Number: RFA MD 09 006 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Recovery Act Funding Amount: $375,000 |
| Recovery Act Limited Competition NCMHD Dissertation Research Award to Increase Diversity (R36) Apply for RFA MD 09 008 Funding Number: RFA MD 09 008 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Recovery Act Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Recovery Act Limited Competition NCMHD Exploratory Centers of Excellence (P20) Apply for RFA MD 09 007 Funding Number: RFA MD 09 007 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Recovery Act Funding Amount: $450,000 |
| Recovery Act Limited Competition Protection of Human Health by Immunology and Vaccines (U01, U19) Apply for RFA AI 09 040 Funding Number: RFA AI 09 040 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Recovery Act Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Recovery Act Limited Competition Small Business Catalyst Awards for Accelerating Innovative Research (R43) Apply for RFA OD 09 009 Funding Number: RFA OD 09 009 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Recovery Act Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Recovery Act Limited Competition Biomedical Research, Development, and Growth to Spur the Acceleration of New Technologies (BRDG SPAN) Pilot Program (RC3) Apply for RFA OD 09 008 Funding Number: RFA OD 09 008 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Recovery Act Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Recovery Act 2009 Limited Competition AHRQ Clinical and Health Outcomes Initiative in Comparative Effectiveness (CHOICE) Grants (R01) Apply for RFA HS 10 003 Funding Number: RFA HS 10 003 Agency: Agency for Health Care Research and Quality Category: Health Recovery Act Funding Amount: $10,000,000 |
| Recovery Act 2009 Limited Competition Innovative Adaptation and Dissemination of AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Research Products (iADAPT) (R18) Apply for RFA HS 10 004 Funding Number: RFA HS 10 004 Agency: Agency for Health Care Research and Quality Category: Health Recovery Act Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
| Recovery Act Beacon Community Cooperative Agreement Program Apply for HHS 2010 ONC BC 004 Funding Number: HHS 2010 ONC BC 004 Agency: Office of the National Coordinator Category: Health Recovery Act Funding Amount: $20,000,000 |
| American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Information Technology Professionals in Health Care Curriculum Development Centers Apply for FOA OC HIT 10 001 Funding Number: FOA OC HIT 10 001 Agency: Office of the National Coordinator Category: Health Recovery Act Funding Amount: $3,000,000 |
| ARRA AHRQ Recovery Act 2009 Limited Competition PROSPECT Studies Building New Clinical Infrastructure for Comparative Effectiveness Research (R01) Apply for RFA HS 10 005 Funding Number: RFA HS 10 005 Agency: Agency for Health Care Research and Quality Category: Health Recovery Act Funding Amount: $3,000,000 |
| ARRA AHRQ Recovery Act 2009 Limited Competition Electronic Data Methods (EDM) Forum for Comparative Effectiveness Research (U13) Apply for RFA HS 10 006 Funding Number: RFA HS 10 006 Agency: Agency for Health Care Research and Quality Category: Health Recovery Act Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| AHRQ ARRA Recovery Act 2009 Limited Competition AHRQ Mentored Clinical Scientists Comparative Effectiveness Development Award (K12) Apply for RFA HS 10 007 Funding Number: RFA HS 10 007 Agency: Agency for Health Care Research and Quality Category: Health Recovery Act Funding Amount: $850,000 |
| AHRQ ARRA Recovery Act 2009 Limited Competition AHRQ Institutional National Research Service Award (NRSA) Postdoctoral Comparative Effectiveness Development Training Award (T32) Apply for RFA HS 10 011 Funding Number: RFA HS 10 011 Agency: Agency for Health Care Research and Quality Category: Health Recovery Act Funding Amount: $900,000 |
| Recovery Act 2009 Limited Competition OS ARRA Comparative Effectiveness Research to Optimize Prevention and Healthcare Management for the Complex Patient (R21) Apply for RFA HS 10 009 Funding Number: RFA HS 10 009 Agency: Agency for Health Care Research and Quality Category: Health Recovery Act Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Information Technology Professionals in Health Care Competency Examination for Individuals Apply for FOA OC HIT 10 002 Funding Number: FOA OC HIT 10 002 Agency: Office of the National Coordinator Category: Health Recovery Act Funding Amount: $6,000,000 |
| American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Information Technology Professionals in Health Care Training Grants Furnishing Academic Program Development Assistance for University Based Training of Health Information Technology Professionals Apply for FOA OC HIT 10 003 Funding Number: FOA OC HIT 10 003 Agency: Office of the National Coordinator Category: Health Recovery Act Funding Amount: $6,000,000 |
| American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Health Information Strategic Health IT Advanced Research Projects Apply for HHS 2010 ONC TR 005 Funding Number: HHS 2010 ONC TR 005 Agency: Office of the National Coordinator Category: Health Recovery Act Funding Amount: $18,000,000 |
| Recovery Act 2009 Limited Competition Expansion of Research Capability to Study Comparative Effectiveness in Complex Patients (R24) Apply for RFA HS 10 001 Funding Number: RFA HS 10 001 Agency: Agency for Health Care Research and Quality Category: Health Recovery Act Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| ARRAOS Recovery Act Limited Competition Behavioral Economics for Nudging the Implementation of Comparative Effectiveness Research Clinical Trials (RC4) Apply for RFA OD 10 001 Funding Number: RFA OD 10 001 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Recovery Act Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "RFA OD 09 007", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.