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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 Ethical Issues in Biomedical, Social, and Behaviora Research (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 93.121 Oral Diseases and Disorders Research 93.172 Human Genome Research 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.286 Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health 93.395 Cancer Treatment Research 93.855 Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation Research 93.856 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.866 Aging Research 93.989 International Research and Research Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 13, 2013 and posted on Mar 24, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Small businesses.
- 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 Foreign (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Research on Ethical Issues in Biomedical, Social, and Behavioral Research (R03)" (Funding Opportunity Number PA 11-181), is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding announcement designed to support small, investigator-initiated research projects that tackle high-priority bioethics questions. The emphasis is on ethical challenges that arise specifically within the kinds of biomedical, social, and behavioral research that NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) fund. In practical terms, the program is meant for focused studies that can produce useful, publishable insights on pressing ethical issues tied to real research settings, methods, and populations, rather than broad, purely theoretical discussions of ethics.
The award mechanism is the NIH Small Research Grant (R03), which typically supports shorter-term, smaller-scope projects that are well-defined and can be completed with limited resources compared with larger NIH mechanisms. Projects under this FOA are expected to be investigator initiated, meaning applicants propose their own research questions and designs as long as they clearly fit the FOA's goal of addressing important bioethical challenges connected to NIH-supported research areas. The Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) is involved because of its interest in ethical issues tied to behavioral and social dimensions of health and illness, but the announcement makes clear that only the participating NIH Institutes and Centers will actually provide grant funding under this FOA. In other words, OBSSR is a partner in shaping priorities and encouraging this work, while the participating ICs serve as the funding homes for awards.
The opportunity sits within NIH's broader discretionary grantmaking and spans a wide set of public mission areas, reflected in the listed activity categories such as education, environment, health, income security, and social services. The CFDA program numbers tied to the announcement show how wide the scientific and health domains are that could connect to the ethical questions being studied. These include, among others, environmental health, oral health research, human genome research, mental health, alcohol and drug abuse, cancer treatment research, allergy and infectious diseases, child health and human development, aging research, and international research and research training. This range signals that the ethical issues of interest can arise across many kinds of research, from genomics and infectious disease studies to behavioral interventions, mental health research, and studies involving children, older adults, or other potentially vulnerable groups.
Eligibility is broad and includes many organizational types. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, and multiple levels of government such as state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts. The FOA also lists tribal entities and tribally controlled institutions, including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, as well as public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities. It explicitly extends eligibility to a number of institution types that NIH often encourages to apply, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs). Faith-based and community-based organizations are also included. Importantly, non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) and regional organizations may apply, and foreign components of U.S. organizations are allowed, which opens the door for ethics research that is international in scope or that evaluates ethical challenges in cross-border or global health research contexts.
The FOA does not require cost sharing or matching, which lowers the barrier to entry for organizations that may not have discretionary funds to contribute. The announcement was posted on March 24, 2011, and over time it moved through scheduled closing dates, with an original closing date of May 7, 2014, a current closing date listed as May 7, 2015, and an archive date of June 7, 2015. While these dates indicate the announcement is now archived, the content is still useful as a description of NIH's priorities and as a reference point for similar, current NIH bioethics funding opportunities that may replace or mirror this FOA.
For applicants and interested parties, NIH provided an official link to the full announcement through the NIH Grants Guide (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-181.html). NIH also provided contact support through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster email (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV) for issues accessing or linking to the funding announcement. Overall, this FOA is aimed at generating targeted, evidence-based research on the ethical issues that surface in modern biomedical, social, and behavioral studies, with an intentionally wide applicant pool and broad relevance across many NIH research areas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Research on Ethical Issues in Biomedical, Social, and Behavioral Research (R03)" and the Funding Opportunity Number is PA 11-181.
Which agency is behind this funding announcement?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding announcement.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to support small, investigator-initiated research projects that address high-priority bioethics questions, especially ethical issues that arise within biomedical, social, and behavioral research funded by NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs).
What kind of research does this FOA emphasize?
The FOA emphasizes focused studies that can produce useful, publishable insights on pressing ethical issues tied to real research settings, methods, and populations, rather than broad or purely theoretical discussions of ethics.
What award mechanism is used for this opportunity?
The funding mechanism is the NIH Small Research Grant (R03), which is typically intended for shorter-term, smaller-scope, well-defined projects that can be completed with limited resources compared with larger NIH mechanisms.
Are projects expected to be investigator-initiated?
Yes. Projects are expected to be investigator-initiated, meaning applicants propose their own research questions and study designs, as long as they clearly align with the FOA goal of addressing important bioethical challenges connected to NIH-supported research areas.
What role does OBSSR play in this FOA?
The Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) is involved due to its interest in ethical issues connected to behavioral and social dimensions of health and illness. However, the FOA states that only the participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) will actually provide grant funding under this announcement.
Who actually provides the grant funding?
Funding is provided by the participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs). OBSSR is described as a partner in shaping priorities and encouraging work in this area, but the ICs serve as the funding homes for awards.
What types of NIH research areas can the ethical questions relate to?
The FOA is broadly relevant across many NIH domains. Examples mentioned include ethical issues arising in areas such as environmental health, oral health research, human genome research, mental health, alcohol and drug abuse, cancer treatment research, allergy and infectious diseases, child health and human development, aging research, and international research and research training.
Does this FOA limit ethical topics to a narrow field?
No. The announcement signals a wide range of ethical issues of interest that can arise across many kinds of research, including areas like genomics, infectious disease studies, behavioral interventions, mental health research, and studies involving children, older adults, or other potentially vulnerable groups.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many organizational types, including:
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (with and without 501(c)(3) status)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
- State, county, city or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Tribal entities and tribally controlled institutions (including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations)
- Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities
- Faith-based and community-based organizations
Are minority-serving institutions specifically included in eligibility?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes institution types NIH often encourages to apply, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Can non-U.S. (foreign) organizations apply?
Yes. The FOA states that non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) and regional organizations may apply, and foreign components of U.S. organizations are allowed.
Does the FOA allow ethics research with an international or global health focus?
Yes. Since foreign organizations may apply and foreign components of U.S. organizations are allowed, the FOA opens the door for ethics research that is international in scope or that examines ethical challenges in cross-border or global health research contexts.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states that it does not require cost sharing or matching.
When was this funding announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on March 24, 2011.
What were the listed closing and archive dates?
The FOA moved through scheduled closing dates, including an original closing date of May 7, 2014, a current closing date listed as May 7, 2015, and an archive date of June 7, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
Based on the dates provided (including an archive date of June 7, 2015), the announcement appears to be archived. The description may still be useful as a reference point for NIH priorities and similar opportunities.
Where can applicants find the official full announcement?
NIH provided the official link through the NIH Grants Guide: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-181.html.
Who should be contacted for issues accessing or linking to the announcement?
NIH provided support through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster email for access or linking issues: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What is the overall takeaway of this FOA?
Overall, this FOA is aimed at generating targeted, evidence-based research on ethical issues that surface in modern biomedical, social, and behavioral studies, with an intentionally wide applicant pool and broad relevance across many NIH research areas.
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