Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 06 482
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research Opportunities in Stuttering (R21)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2008 and posted on Jul 12, 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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Small businesses Independent school districts State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County 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 Special district governments.
- Foreign institutions are eligible to apply. Eligible agencies of the Federal Government can apply. Faith based or community based organizations can apply. Applicants may submit more than one application, provided each application is scientifically distinct. This announcement applies only to research applications addressing the disorder of communication stuttering. Basic, clinical and translational research may be submitted.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Research Opportunities in Stuttering (R21) funding opportunity (PA 06 482) is a National Institutes of Health program announcement administered through the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). It focuses specifically on stuttering, described here as a communication disorder marked by disruptions or dysfluencies in the normal flow of speech. The main goal is to encourage and expand research activity in stuttering by supporting projects that can move the field forward in basic science, clinical investigation, and translational work that connects underlying mechanisms to real-world assessment and treatment.
This opportunity uses the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grant mechanism (R21), which is typically intended for early-stage, innovative, or higher-risk studies that may not yet have enough preliminary evidence for a larger-scale award. In practical terms, the R21 format is meant to help investigators test new ideas, develop methods, generate pilot data, or explore promising directions that could later grow into more extensive projects. The announcement notes that it runs in parallel with a companion opportunity of the same scientific scope that uses the R01 mechanism (PA 06 483), which is generally designed for larger, more mature research programs. Applicants are encouraged to communicate with NIDCD program staff to determine the best fit among available NIH/NIDCD funding options and to clarify where a proposed project aligns.
The scientific rationale for the announcement is tied to a NIDCD-sponsored workshop held in March 2005, which aimed to summarize the state of the science and highlight future research opportunities in stuttering. While the summary here does not list specific topic areas, the intent is clear: the Institute is using this announcement to stimulate new research and to accelerate progress by bringing more investigators, approaches, and multidisciplinary perspectives into the stuttering research space. Importantly, the announcement applies only to applications that address stuttering as a disorder of communication, and it explicitly welcomes basic, clinical, and translational submissions.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, the program is categorized as discretionary grant funding within the health activity area and is associated with CFDA number 93.173 (Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders). The award ceiling listed is $200,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. As is common in NIH announcements, the total number of awards and actual dollars committed are not guaranteed; awards are contingent on the availability of funds and on receiving a sufficient number of scientifically meritorious applications.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of domestic and international organizations. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), state and local government entities (including city/township, county, special district governments, and independent school districts), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations. The announcement also states that foreign institutions are eligible to apply, eligible federal agencies may apply, and faith-based or community-based organizations may apply as well. Applicants may submit more than one application as long as each submission is scientifically distinct, which allows a single organization or investigator team to propose multiple separate lines of inquiry without forcing them into one combined project.
In terms of timing and lifecycle, the opportunity was posted on July 12, 2006, with multiple receipt dates and a closing structure that required applicants to consult the full announcement for specific deadlines. The current closing date listed is September 7, 2009, with an archive date of October 7, 2009, indicating the announcement is no longer active but remains part of the historical record for reference. For full details, the announcement provides an official NIH Grants Guide link (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-482.html). For access or technical issues related to the electronic posting, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Research Opportunities in Stuttering (R21) - PA-06-482
What is the "Research Opportunities in Stuttering (R21)" funding opportunity?
It is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Program Announcement that supports research focused specifically on stuttering. The opportunity is titled "Research Opportunities in Stuttering (R21)" and is identified as PA-06-482.
Which NIH Institute administers this program announcement?
This program announcement is administered through the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD).
What condition or topic must proposed projects address to be responsive?
Applications must address stuttering as a disorder of communication. The description provided characterizes stuttering as a communication disorder marked by disruptions or dysfluencies in the normal flow of speech.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to encourage and expand research activity in stuttering by supporting projects that can move the field forward. The announcement aims to stimulate progress in basic science, clinical investigation, and translational work connecting underlying mechanisms to real-world assessment and treatment.
What grant mechanism does PA-06-482 use?
It uses the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grant mechanism (R21).
What types of projects are typically a good fit for an R21?
Based on the description provided, the R21 mechanism is generally intended for early-stage, innovative, or higher-risk studies that may not yet have enough preliminary evidence for a larger award. It is commonly used to test new ideas, develop methods, generate pilot data, or explore promising directions that may later develop into larger projects.
Is there a related or companion opportunity for larger projects?
Yes. The announcement notes a companion opportunity with the same scientific scope that uses the R01 mechanism (PA-06-483), which is generally designed for larger and more mature research programs.
Should applicants talk with NIDCD before applying?
The provided information indicates that applicants are encouraged to communicate with NIDCD program staff to determine the best fit among NIH/NIDCD funding options and to clarify how a proposed project aligns.
What kinds of research approaches are welcomed?
The announcement explicitly welcomes basic, clinical, and translational submissions, as long as they address stuttering as a communication disorder.
What is the scientific rationale or background for this program announcement?
The rationale is tied to a NIDCD-sponsored workshop held in March 2005, which aimed to summarize the state of the science and highlight future research opportunities in stuttering. The intent described is to stimulate new research and accelerate progress by bringing more investigators, approaches, and multidisciplinary perspectives into the stuttering research space.
Are specific research topic areas listed in the provided summary?
No. The summary referenced here notes that specific topic areas are not listed in the information provided, but the overall intent is to stimulate and expand stuttering research across basic, clinical, and translational domains.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.173, titled "Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders."
What is the award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed is $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The information provided states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Are awards guaranteed under this announcement?
No. The information provided notes that the total number of awards and the actual dollars committed are not guaranteed. Awards are contingent on the availability of funds and on receiving a sufficient number of scientifically meritorious applications.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes domestic and international organizations. Eligible applicants listed include public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits); state and local government entities (including city/township, county, special district governments, and independent school districts); public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement states that foreign institutions are eligible to apply.
Can federal agencies apply?
Yes. The information provided states that eligible federal agencies may apply.
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement states that faith-based or community-based organizations may apply.
Can an applicant submit more than one application?
Yes. Applicants may submit more than one application as long as each submission is scientifically distinct.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 12, 2006.
What were the receipt date and closing details?
The information provided indicates there were multiple receipt dates and that applicants needed to consult the full announcement for specific deadlines. The current closing date listed is September 7, 2009, and the archive date is October 7, 2009.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. Based on the closing date (September 7, 2009) and archive date (October 7, 2009) provided, the announcement is no longer active and remains available as part of the historical record for reference.
Where can someone find the official full announcement?
The official NIH Grants Guide link provided is: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-482.html
Who is the contact for access or technical issues related to the electronic posting?
The contact listed for access or technical issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
How is this opportunity categorized administratively?
It is categorized as discretionary grant funding within the health activity area.
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