Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 06 367
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education environment food and nutrition health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research On Ethical Issues In Human Subjects Research(R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.121 Oral Diseases and Disorders Research 93.172 Human Genome Research 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders 93.213 Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.395 Cancer Treatment Research 93.837 Cardiovascular Diseases Research 93.838 Lung Diseases Research 93.846 Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research 93.847 Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 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 Feb 1, 2011 and posted on Apr 26, 2006.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2011 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: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments City or township governments Private 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 County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments 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 NIH funding opportunity titled "Research On Ethical Issues In Human Subjects Research (R03)" (Funding Opportunity Number PA-06-367) supports small, focused research projects that examine ethical questions arising in studies involving human participants. The central aim is to generate practical, evidence-informed insights that can improve how human subjects research is designed, reviewed, and carried out, including how participants are respected and protected. The scope is broadly framed around ethics in human research rather than being limited to one disease area, which is reflected in the wide range of CFDA program listings associated with the announcement.
This program uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism, which is intended for modest, well-defined projects that can be completed relatively quickly. The R03 format is a good fit for pilot and feasibility studies, secondary analyses of existing datasets, small self-contained studies, and projects that develop or refine research methods or research technologies relevant to ethical issues. The announcement notes that it runs in parallel with two companion opportunities of the same scientific scope that use larger mechanisms: an R01 version (PA-06-369) and an R21 version (PA-06-368). In other words, the topic area stays the same, but applicants can choose the activity code that best matches the size, maturity, and risk level of their proposed work.
Funding limits are straightforward. Applicants may request up to $50,000 per year in direct costs, for a maximum project period of two years. That puts the maximum direct cost request at $100,000 total over the two-year period. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute institutional funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types. Eligible applicants include for-profit and nonprofit organizations, public or private institutions such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and laboratories, and units of state and local government. The opportunity is also open to eligible federal institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, and tribal entities, including federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal governments, and tribally designated organizations. Importantly, foreign institutions are eligible to apply as well, which expands the potential for international perspectives and cross-national research on ethics in human subjects studies.
The program is open to any qualified Project Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) with the expertise and resources to carry out the proposed research, working through their institution. NIH specifically encourages applications from individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and individuals with disabilities. The announcement also allows multiple submissions from the same applicant organization or investigator, as long as each application is scientifically distinct, meaning the projects must be meaningfully different in their research questions, methods, and/or outcomes.
Administrative details in the source information indicate the opportunity was originally posted April 26, 2006, with multiple receipt dates and a schedule that ultimately closed in 2011 (archived June 7, 2011). The full announcement was hosted through the NIH Grants Guide, and NIH provided standard technical contact support through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) for access or linking issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this NIH grant?
The opportunity is titled "Research On Ethical Issues In Human Subjects Research (R03)". The Funding Opportunity Number is PA-06-367.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
This program supports small, focused research projects that examine ethical questions that arise in studies involving human participants. The aim is to produce practical, evidence-informed insights that can improve how human subjects research is designed, reviewed, and conducted, including how research participants are respected and protected.
What types of research topics are within scope?
The scope is broadly framed around ethics in human subjects research and is not limited to any single disease area. It is intended to support research on ethical issues that come up in studies involving people, with the goal of improving real-world practices in human research.
What grant mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism, which is designed for modest, well-defined projects that can be completed relatively quickly.
What kinds of projects are a good fit for the R03 mechanism in this program?
Examples of project types noted as a good fit include:
- Pilot and feasibility studies
- Secondary analyses of existing datasets
- Small, self-contained studies
- Projects that develop or refine research methods or research technologies relevant to ethical issues
Are there related NIH opportunities on the same topic using different activity codes?
Yes. The announcement notes two companion opportunities with the same scientific scope but using larger mechanisms:
- R01 version: PA-06-369
- R21 version: PA-06-368
The topic area stays the same, but applicants can choose the activity code that best fits the size, maturity, and risk level of the proposed work.
How much funding can an applicant request?
Applicants may request up to $50,000 per year in direct costs, for a maximum project period of two years. This means the maximum direct cost request is $100,000 total across the two-year period.
What is the maximum project period?
The maximum project period is two years.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute institutional funds as a condition of the award.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include:
- For-profit and nonprofit organizations
- Public or private institutions (including universities, colleges, hospitals, and laboratories)
- Units of state and local government
- Eligible federal institutions
- Faith-based or community-based organizations
- Tribal entities, including federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal governments, and tribally designated organizations
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
Yes. Foreign institutions are eligible to apply, allowing for international perspectives and cross-national research on ethics in human subjects studies.
Who can serve as the Project Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI)?
The program is open to any qualified PD/PI with the expertise and resources to carry out the proposed research, working through their institution.
Does NIH encourage applications from specific groups?
Yes. NIH specifically encourages applications from individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and individuals with disabilities.
Can the same organization or investigator submit more than one application?
Yes. Multiple submissions are allowed as long as each application is scientifically distinct, meaning the projects must be meaningfully different in their research questions, methods, and/or outcomes.
When was this funding opportunity originally posted and when did it close?
Administrative details indicate it was originally posted on April 26, 2006. It had multiple receipt dates and ultimately closed in 2011 (archived June 7, 2011).
Where was the full announcement hosted?
The full announcement was hosted through the NIH Grants Guide.
Who provided technical contact support for access or linking issues?
NIH provided standard technical contact support through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) for access or linking issues.
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