Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 11 141
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research Opportunities in Obstetric Fistula (R01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 10, 2011 and posted on Mar 10, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments City or township governments State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Research Opportunities in Obstetric Fistula (R01) funding opportunity (PA 11-141) is a discretionary NIH research grant announcement designed to stimulate new, rigorous research focused on obstetric fistula, a severe maternal health condition that disproportionately affects women in developing-country settings. The central goal is to support studies that improve how obstetric fistula is identified, prevented, and treated, and that also address the broader social circumstances and long-term wellbeing of women who are at risk for, or living with, fistula. The FOA emphasizes research that can generate evidence for better clinical practices and for effective social and behavioral interventions, recognizing that the consequences of fistula extend far beyond the immediate medical injury and often include stigma, isolation, economic hardship, and barriers to reintegration.
A key point in the announcement is what it does and does not seek to fund. This FOA is not intended to directly fund general service delivery expansions or implementation activities that align with existing WHO program development guidance (for example, scaling transportation systems for women in labor, reducing out-of-pocket costs, or broadening basic obstetric coverage as stand-alone service programs). While the NIH explicitly acknowledges those system-level improvements are essential to reducing and ultimately eliminating obstetric fistula, this particular opportunity is aimed at complementary research that can strengthen and refine programmatic efforts by producing generalizable knowledge. In practical terms, applicants are encouraged to propose epidemiologic studies that clarify incidence, prevalence, risk factors, and care-seeking patterns; clinical studies that test or improve prevention and treatment approaches; and social and behavioral studies that evaluate interventions to reduce stigma, improve mental health and quality of life, increase follow-up and adherence, support family and community reintegration, and improve women s social and economic outcomes after injury and repair.
The FOA frames obstetric fistula as a critical maternal and child health issue requiring multiple coordinated approaches. It underscores that strengthening emergency obstetric care is necessary but not sufficient on its own, and that research into clinical, social, and behavioral care can meaningfully reduce the burden on women and children. The announcement therefore supports work that advances the evidence base around the full continuum of fistula-related needs, from earlier identification and risk reduction through treatment and post-treatment recovery, including the lived social realities that influence outcomes.
Administratively, this opportunity uses the NIH R01 mechanism (a standard research project grant) under the National Institutes of Health, and it falls under CFDA 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research). It does not require cost sharing or matching. The FOA was posted and created on March 10, 2011, with an original and final closing date of May 7, 2014, and it was archived on June 7, 2014. Even though it is archived, the details are still useful as a model for the kinds of research priorities NIH has articulated around obstetric fistula.
Eligibility is broad and includes many categories of U.S. and non-U.S. applicants. Eligible applicants listed include federal, state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, small businesses and other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories as specified). The FOA also explicitly includes a wide range of additional eligible entities such as foreign (non-U.S.) organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, regional organizations, faith-based and community-based organizations, and mission-serving institutions including HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, and certain tribal governments and tribal organizations. This breadth reflects the global nature of obstetric fistula and the value of research partnerships that include affected regions and communities.
For reference, the sponsoring agency is NIH, and the full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-141.html. Assistance with accessing or linking to the electronic announcement was directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Research Opportunities in Obstetric Fistula (R01)" funding opportunity (PA-11-141)?
PA-11-141 is a discretionary National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grant announcement that uses the NIH R01 mechanism to stimulate new, rigorous research focused on obstetric fistula, a severe maternal health condition that disproportionately affects women in developing-country settings.
What is the main goal of this FOA?
The central goal is to support studies that improve how obstetric fistula is identified, prevented, and treated, while also addressing the broader social circumstances and long-term wellbeing of women who are at risk for, or living with, obstetric fistula.
What kinds of impacts and outcomes does the FOA recognize beyond the medical injury?
The FOA recognizes that obstetric fistula often involves consequences far beyond the immediate medical injury, including stigma, isolation, economic hardship, and barriers to reintegration. The opportunity encourages research that addresses these broader, long-term realities that influence recovery and wellbeing.
What types of research does this FOA encourage?
The FOA encourages research that can generate evidence for better clinical practices and effective social and behavioral interventions across the continuum of obstetric fistula needs, including earlier identification and risk reduction, treatment, and post-treatment recovery.
Does this FOA fund service delivery expansion or implementation of standard program improvements?
No. This FOA is not intended to directly fund general service delivery expansions or stand-alone implementation activities that align with existing WHO program development guidance (for example, scaling transportation systems for women in labor, reducing out-of-pocket costs, or broadening basic obstetric coverage as stand-alone service programs).
If service delivery improvements are important, why are they not the focus here?
NIH explicitly acknowledges that system-level improvements are essential to reducing and ultimately eliminating obstetric fistula. However, this opportunity is aimed at complementary research that strengthens and refines programmatic efforts by producing generalizable knowledge (for example, evidence that can inform better practices and interventions).
What epidemiologic research topics are encouraged?
Applicants are encouraged to propose epidemiologic studies that clarify incidence, prevalence, risk factors, and care-seeking patterns related to obstetric fistula.
What clinical research topics are encouraged?
The FOA encourages clinical studies that test or improve prevention and treatment approaches for obstetric fistula.
What social and behavioral research topics are encouraged?
The FOA encourages social and behavioral studies that evaluate interventions to reduce stigma, improve mental health and quality of life, increase follow-up and adherence, support family and community reintegration, and improve women's social and economic outcomes after injury and repair.
How does the FOA frame obstetric fistula within maternal and child health?
The FOA frames obstetric fistula as a critical maternal and child health issue requiring multiple coordinated approaches. It underscores that strengthening emergency obstetric care is necessary but not sufficient on its own, and that research into clinical, social, and behavioral care can meaningfully reduce the burden on women and children.
What grant mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity uses the NIH R01 mechanism, which is a standard NIH research project grant.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 93.865, described as Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA does not require cost sharing or matching.
When was this FOA posted, and what were the closing dates?
The FOA was posted and created on March 10, 2011. The original and final closing date was May 7, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The FOA was archived on June 7, 2014. While it is archived, the details can still be useful as a model for the kinds of research priorities NIH has articulated around obstetric fistula.
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many categories of U.S. and non-U.S. applicants, including federal, state, county, city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; small businesses; other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with exclusions as specified for nonprofit categories).
Are foreign (non-U.S.) organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes foreign (non-U.S.) organizations among eligible applicants, reflecting the global nature of obstetric fistula and the value of research partnerships that include affected regions and communities.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible to apply?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes U.S. territories or possessions among eligible entities.
Are regional organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA lists regional organizations as eligible entities.
Are faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes faith-based and community-based organizations among eligible applicants.
Are mission-serving institutions specifically included?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes mission-serving institutions such as HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, and certain tribal governments and tribal organizations.
Where can I find the full FOA announcement?
The full announcement is available through the NIH grants guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-141.html.
Who was listed as a contact for help accessing or linking to the electronic announcement?
Assistance with accessing or linking to the electronic announcement was directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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