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- The National Institutes of Health in the education environment health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research on Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders (R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.113 Environmental Health 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.361 Nursing Research 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2008 and posted on May 4, 2006.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2009 Multiple Receipt Dates See Link to Full Announcement for details.. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments Special district governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments 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 For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- Foreign institutions are eligible to apply. Eligible agencies of the Federal Government can apply. Faith based or community based organizations can apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity titled "Research on Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders (R03)" (Funding Opportunity Number PA 06 391) supports small, targeted research projects focused on autism and autism spectrum disorders. The overall purpose is to advance understanding and improve outcomes by funding studies that clarify diagnosis, epidemiology, causes and mechanisms (etiology), genetics, treatments, and the most effective ways to deliver services. The announcement explicitly includes autism as well as related conditions and diagnoses historically grouped under autism spectrum disorders, including Rett's Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), and atypical autism. The FOA encourages a wide range of research approaches, including basic science, clinical research, and applied studies that can translate into real-world practice and service improvements.
A key theme of the opportunity is alignment with the Autism Research Matrix developed to guide national research priorities. Applicants are expected to propose projects that fit within these broader research goals, which span biological and genetic foundations, diagnosis and assessment, interventions, and systems of care. The FOA is positioned as part of a coordinated set of NIH opportunities on the same scientific topics, running in parallel with an exploratory/developmental mechanism (R21; PA 06 392) and a traditional larger research project mechanism (R01; PA 06 390). In other words, the scientific scope is similar across the R03, R21, and R01 announcements, but applicants must apply under the mechanism that matches the size, maturity, and resource needs of their proposed work and follow the specific submission rules for that mechanism.
This particular announcement uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism, which is designed for projects that are limited in scope, can be completed relatively quickly, and do not require extensive resources. The FOA highlights the kinds of activities the R03 is meant to support, such as pilot and feasibility studies that generate early evidence, secondary analyses of existing datasets, small self-contained research projects, development or refinement of research methods, and development of new research technologies. The R03 is not renewable, reinforcing that it is meant to fund a bounded piece of work rather than a long-term program. Funding decisions depend on the availability of funds and the receipt of a sufficient number of scientifically strong (meritorious) applications.
The budget structure is straightforward and intentionally modest. Applicants may request up to $50,000 per year in direct costs, for a project period of up to two years. That places the maximum direct cost total at $100,000 over the full two-year period. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of organization types. Eligible applicants include for-profit and non-profit organizations, public and private institutions such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and laboratories, and various levels of government including state and local governments. Eligible entities also include units or eligible agencies of the federal government, domestic and foreign institutions, faith-based and community-based organizations, and multiple categories of Indian/Native American entities, including federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal governments, and tribally designated organizations. The source data also lists other specific eligible applicant categories such as special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, underscoring that the program is open to many institutional settings as long as the applicant can carry out the proposed research.
For investigators, the FOA invites any qualified Project Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) with the expertise, skills, and resources to conduct the proposed study to apply through their institution. NIH also notes that individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, as well as individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply for NIH support. Applicants are allowed to submit more than one application, as long as each submission is scientifically distinct rather than overlapping versions of the same project.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant opportunity posted May 4, 2006, with multiple receipt dates (the specific cycle dates are referenced in the full announcement). The listing indicates a current closing date of September 7, 2009, and an archive date of October 7, 2009, meaning it was active during that period and then archived. The FOA is associated with several CFDA program areas spanning mental health, child health and human development, neuroscience and neurological disorders, nursing research, environmental health, and communication disorders, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of autism research across NIH institutes and missions.
The full announcement and detailed instructions were provided through the NIH Grants Guide link (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-391.html). For technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement, NIH directed applicants to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact listed in the notice.
FAQs: NIH Funding Opportunity - Research on Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders (R03) (PA-06-391)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity titled "Research on Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders (R03)" under Funding Opportunity Number PA-06-391. It supports small, targeted research projects focused on autism and autism spectrum disorders.
What is the overall purpose of PA-06-391?
The purpose is to advance understanding and improve outcomes for autism and autism spectrum disorders by supporting research on topics such as diagnosis, epidemiology, causes and mechanisms (etiology), genetics, treatments, and effective service delivery.
Which conditions are included under the scope of this announcement?
The announcement explicitly includes autism and related conditions historically grouped under autism spectrum disorders, including:
- Rett's Disorder
- Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
- Asperger's Disorder
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)
- Atypical autism
What types of research approaches does the FOA encourage?
The FOA encourages a wide range of approaches, including basic science, clinical research, and applied studies designed to translate findings into real-world practice and service improvements.
How does the Autism Research Matrix relate to this FOA?
A key theme is alignment with the Autism Research Matrix, which was developed to guide national research priorities. Applicants are expected to propose projects that fit within broader research goals spanning:
- Biological and genetic foundations
- Diagnosis and assessment
- Interventions
- Systems of care
What grant mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism, which is intended for limited-scope projects that can be completed relatively quickly and do not require extensive resources.
What kinds of activities is the R03 mechanism meant to support under this FOA?
The FOA highlights that R03 awards are suited for activities such as:
- Pilot and feasibility studies that generate early evidence
- Secondary analyses of existing datasets
- Small, self-contained research projects
- Development or refinement of research methods
- Development of new research technologies
Is an R03 award renewable?
No. The FOA states that the R03 is not renewable, reinforcing that it supports a bounded piece of work rather than a long-term program of research.
How much funding can an applicant request?
Applicants may request up to $50,000 per year in direct costs for up to two years. This places the maximum total direct costs at $100,000 over the full project period.
What is the maximum project period?
The maximum project period is two years.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What factors affect whether NIH will make awards?
Funding decisions depend on availability of funds and the receipt of a sufficient number of scientifically meritorious applications.
Who is eligible to apply as an organization?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include, among others:
- For-profit and non-profit organizations
- Public and private institutions (universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories)
- State and local governments
- Units or eligible agencies of the federal government
- Domestic and foreign institutions
- Faith-based and community-based organizations
- Indian/Native American entities (federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal governments, and tribally designated organizations)
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Who can serve as the Project Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI)?
Any qualified PD/PI with the expertise, skills, and resources to carry out the proposed research may apply through their institution.
Does NIH encourage applications from underrepresented groups?
Yes. NIH notes that individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for NIH support.
Can an investigator submit more than one application to this FOA?
Yes. The FOA allows more than one application as long as each application is scientifically distinct and not overlapping versions of the same project.
How does this R03 opportunity relate to the R21 and R01 opportunities mentioned?
The FOA is part of a coordinated set of NIH opportunities on the same scientific topics running in parallel with:
- An exploratory/developmental mechanism (R21; PA-06-392)
- A traditional larger research project mechanism (R01; PA-06-390)
The scientific scope is similar across the R03, R21, and R01 announcements, but applicants should choose the mechanism that matches the size, maturity, and resource needs of their work and follow the specific submission rules for that mechanism.
When was this funding opportunity posted, and what are the key dates listed?
The opportunity was posted as a discretionary grant on May 4, 2006. The listing indicates a closing date of September 7, 2009 and an archive date of October 7, 2009, meaning it was active during that period and then archived.
Does the FOA have multiple receipt dates?
Yes. The FOA references multiple receipt dates, with specific cycle dates provided in the full announcement.
Which program areas (CFDA areas) are associated with this FOA?
The FOA is associated with several CFDA program areas spanning:
- Mental health
- Child health and human development
- Neuroscience and neurological disorders
- Nursing research
- Environmental health
- Communication disorders
This reflects the cross-cutting nature of autism research across NIH institutes and missions.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and detailed instructions?
The full announcement is provided through the NIH Grants Guide at:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-391.html
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement?
For technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement, NIH directed applicants to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact listed in the notice.
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