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- The National Institutes of Health in the environment health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research on 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 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 1, 2013 and posted on May 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2016. (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: City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- 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:
The grant opportunity titled "Research on Autism Spectrum Disorders (R03)" (Funding Opportunity Number PA-13-218) was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary funding announcement meant to fund small, focused research projects that advance understanding of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The central goal of the announcement was to encourage research that clarifies ASD causes and risk factors (etiology), patterns and distribution in populations (epidemiology), improved ways to identify ASD (diagnosis), approaches that improve outcomes (treatment), and practical strategies for getting effective supports to people who need them (optimal service delivery). The FOA explicitly welcomed a broad range of study types, including basic science work, clinical studies, and applied research aimed at real-world implementation and impact.
This opportunity used the NIH R03 mechanism, which is designed for smaller projects that can be completed relatively quickly with limited resources. In practical terms, that meant the program was especially well-suited to early-stage or tightly scoped efforts where investigators need support to generate preliminary data, test an idea, or build a foundation for a larger future study. The announcement highlighted several project types that fit well under the R03 umbrella: pilot and feasibility studies, secondary analyses of existing datasets, small self-contained research projects, development or refinement of research methods, and development of new research technologies. The overall intent was not to fund large multi-year programs, but rather targeted work that can answer a well-defined question or produce a usable tool, dataset insight, or methodological advance in a short timeframe.
In terms of funding parameters, the listed award ceiling was $50,000, and the FOA stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on May 1, 2013, and had an original and final closing date of May 7, 2016, with an archive date of June 7, 2016, meaning it is no longer active but remains available for reference.
Eligibility was broad and included many kinds of U.S. and non-U.S. organizations. Eligible applicants included state, county, city, township, special district, and tribal governments (including federally recognized tribes), as well as public and private institutions of higher education. The FOA also allowed nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses, and other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses). Independent school districts and public/Indian housing authorities were also listed. Beyond that, the announcement explicitly named additional eligible applicants 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 and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), along with faith-based and community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies. Importantly, foreign organizations and foreign institutions were eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations were eligible, and foreign components (as defined under NIH policy) were allowed, making this an opportunity that could support internationally based or internationally collaborative ASD research when aligned with NIH rules.
The FOA was categorized under several CFDA numbers reflecting NIH’s cross-cutting interests relevant to ASD research, including Environmental Health (93.113), Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders (93.173), Mental Health Research Grants (93.242), and Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research (93.865). That mix signals that ASD-focused work could be framed across multiple scientific and service domains, from communication and developmental trajectories to mental health and environmental contributors.
For applicants or readers seeking the original full text, the FOA pointed to an NIH grants web link (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-13-218.html). It also provided contact information for access or linking issues through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
FAQs: Research on Autism Spectrum Disorders (R03) - PA-13-218
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Research on Autism Spectrum Disorders (R03)" and its Funding Opportunity Number is PA-13-218.
Which federal agency offered this funding opportunity?
This was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary funding announcement.
What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The central goal was to support small, focused research projects that advance understanding of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including work that improves knowledge and practical impact in ASD-related science and services.
What ASD research areas did the announcement aim to encourage?
The FOA aimed to encourage research addressing ASD etiology (causes and risk factors), epidemiology (patterns and distribution in populations), diagnosis (improved ways to identify ASD), treatment (approaches that improve outcomes), and optimal service delivery (practical strategies for getting effective supports to people who need them).
What types of studies were welcomed under this opportunity?
The FOA explicitly welcomed a broad range of study types, including basic science research, clinical studies, and applied research intended to support real-world implementation and impact.
What grant mechanism did this opportunity use?
This opportunity used the NIH R03 mechanism.
What does the NIH R03 mechanism imply about project size and scope?
The R03 mechanism is designed for smaller projects that can be completed relatively quickly with limited resources. It is intended for tightly scoped efforts that answer a well-defined question or produce a usable tool, dataset insight, or methodological advance within a short timeframe.
What kinds of projects were highlighted as a good fit for an R03?
The announcement highlighted pilot and feasibility studies, secondary analyses of existing datasets, small self-contained research projects, development or refinement of research methods, and development of new research technologies.
Is this opportunity intended for large, multi-year research programs?
No. The stated intent was not to fund large multi-year programs, but rather targeted work that can be completed relatively quickly and with limited resources.
What is the maximum award amount listed for this FOA?
The listed award ceiling was $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 1, 2013.
What were the closing dates for this FOA?
The FOA listed an original and final closing date of May 7, 2016.
Is this FOA still active?
No. It is no longer active. It had an archive date of June 7, 2016, and remains available for reference.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included many U.S. and non-U.S. organizations. Eligible applicants included state, county, city, township, special district, and tribal governments (including federally recognized tribes); public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status; small businesses; and other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses). Independent school districts and public/Indian housing authorities were also listed.
Were specific institution types explicitly included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The FOA explicitly named 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 and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). It also included faith-based and community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies.
Could non-U.S. organizations apply?
Yes. Foreign organizations and foreign institutions were eligible to apply.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations allowed?
Yes. The FOA stated that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations were eligible.
Were foreign components allowed under NIH policy?
Yes. The FOA allowed foreign components (as defined under NIH policy).
What CFDA numbers were associated with this opportunity?
The FOA was categorized under several CFDA numbers: Environmental Health (93.113), Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders (93.173), Mental Health Research Grants (93.242), and Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research (93.865).
What do the CFDA categories suggest about the scope of ASD research supported?
The mix of CFDA categories signals that ASD-focused work could be framed across multiple scientific and service domains, including communication and developmental trajectories, mental health, and environmental contributors.
Where can the original FOA text be found?
The FOA pointed to this NIH grants page: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-13-218.html
Who should be contacted for access or linking issues related to the FOA?
For access or linking issues, the FOA provided the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster contact: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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