Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 11 260
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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 Project Grant (Parent R01)" 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 93.143 NIEHS Superfund Hazardous SubstancesBasic Research and Education 93.172 Human Genome Research 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders 93.213 Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health 93.233 National Center on Sleep Disorders 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 93.351 Research Infrastructure Programs 93.361 Nursing Research 93.389 National Center for Research Resources 93.393 Cancer Cause and Prevention Research 93.394 Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research 93.395 Cancer Treatment Research 93.396 Cancer Biology Research 93.399 Cancer Control 93.837 Cardiovascular Diseases Research 93.838 Lung Diseases Research 93.839 Blood Diseases and Resources 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 and Infectious Diseases Research 93.856 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research 93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.866 Aging Research 93.867 Vision Research 93.879 Medical Library Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 6, 2013 and posted on Jul 22, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments County governments Independent school districts Small businesses Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than 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) 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Research Project Grant (Parent R01) opportunity, listed as PA 11-260, is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant mechanism designed to support a single, well-defined research project led by named investigator(s) at an applicant institution or organization. The core purpose of the R01 is to fund a discrete, specified, and circumscribed research plan that aligns with the scientific interests, expertise, and capabilities of the proposing investigator team. A central requirement is that the proposed work fits within the stated program interests of one or more NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs), meaning applicants are expected to position their project squarely within the missions and priorities described by the relevant NIH IC programs rather than proposing work that sits outside NIH programmatic areas.
This Parent R01 is broadly scoped, which is reflected in the wide range of activity categories it touches, including education, environment, food and nutrition, health, and income security/social services, though the unifying theme is that projects must be relevant to NIH-supported biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and related research domains. The opportunity is associated with many CFDA numbers spanning major NIH topic areas, such as environmental health, genomics, mental health, alcohol and substance use, technological innovations for health, nursing research, cancer research across the full continuum (cause/prevention through treatment and control), heart/lung/blood, arthritis and musculoskeletal/skin conditions, diabetes and digestive and kidney diseases, neuroscience and neurological disorders, allergy and infectious diseases, child health and human development, aging, vision research, and more. In practical terms, this breadth indicates that the Parent R01 functions as a general-purpose NIH research project grant pathway that multiple NIH components can use, so long as the science matches an ICs priorities.
Eligibility is intentionally expansive and includes a wide cross-section of domestic U.S. organizations as well as certain non-U.S. entities. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), and numerous units of government such as state, county, city/township, special district governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and tribal governments and tribal organizations (including federally recognized tribal governments). The notice also clarifies additional eligible applicants such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and eligible federal agencies. Importantly, foreign institutions (non-domestic entities) may apply, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are also eligible, which can matter for projects requiring international sites, populations, specimens, or collaborations.
The announcement notes there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of the award. Administrative timing details in the source indicate the opportunity was posted on July 22, 2011, with later record updates, and it lists closing and archive dates reflecting that this specific announcement record is no longer current as of its archive date (September 18, 2013). For the authoritative full announcement and any associated instructions, application requirements, and NIH policy references, the opportunity provides a link to the NIH Grants Guide posting (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-260.html). For technical access problems with the posting itself, the listed point of contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster via FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01), PA-11-260
What is the Research Project Grant (Parent R01) opportunity (PA-11-260)?
PA-11-260 refers to the NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01), a discretionary grant mechanism intended to support a single, well-defined research project. It is designed to fund a discrete, specified, and circumscribed research plan led by named investigator(s) at an applicant institution or organization.
What is the core purpose of an NIH R01 under this parent announcement?
The core purpose is to fund a clearly defined research project that aligns with the scientific interests, expertise, and capabilities of the proposing investigator team. The project should be presented as a specific research plan rather than an open-ended or loosely organized set of activities.
What is meant by a "discrete, specified, and circumscribed" research plan?
Within the context provided, this means the proposed work should be framed as a single, bounded research project with a defined scope and set of objectives, rather than a broad or undefined program of work.
Does the proposed research need to match NIH Institute and Center (IC) priorities?
Yes. A central requirement is that the proposed work fits within the stated program interests of one or more NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs). Applicants are expected to position their project within the missions and priorities described by the relevant NIH IC programs, rather than proposing work outside NIH programmatic areas.
Is this Parent R01 announcement narrowly focused on one topic area?
No. This Parent R01 is described as broadly scoped. It functions as a general-purpose NIH research project grant pathway that can be used by multiple NIH components, as long as the proposed science aligns with an IC's priorities.
What activity categories does this opportunity touch?
The information provided indicates a wide range of activity categories, including education, environment, food and nutrition, health, and income security/social services. The unifying theme is that projects must be relevant to NIH-supported biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and related research domains.
What kinds of research domains are considered relevant for this Parent R01?
The announcement is tied to NIH-supported biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and related research domains. The breadth of referenced topic areas suggests the Parent R01 can support many types of NIH-relevant research, provided the proposed work aligns with an NIH IC's program interests.
What does it mean that multiple CFDA numbers are associated with the opportunity?
Based on the information provided, the opportunity is associated with many CFDA numbers spanning major NIH topic areas. Practically, this indicates the Parent R01 can be used across multiple NIH components and subject areas, so long as the science matches the priorities of an NIH Institute or Center.
What are examples of NIH topic areas mentioned as being within the scope of associated CFDAs?
Examples listed include environmental health, genomics, mental health, alcohol and substance use, technological innovations for health, nursing research, cancer research (from cause and prevention through treatment and control), heart/lung/blood, arthritis and musculoskeletal/skin conditions, diabetes and digestive and kidney diseases, neuroscience and neurological disorders, allergy and infectious diseases, child health and human development, aging, and vision research, among others.
Who is eligible to apply for PA-11-260?
Eligibility is described as expansive and includes a wide cross-section of U.S. organizations as well as certain non-U.S. entities. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits).
Are government entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Numerous units of government are listed as eligible, including state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and tribal governments and tribal organizations (including federally recognized tribal governments).
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes tribal governments and tribal organizations, including federally recognized tribal governments.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically mentioned as eligible?
Yes. The notice clarifies additional eligible applicants such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility description specifically includes faith-based or community-based organizations.
Are organizations in U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. The notice mentions U.S. territories or possessions among the additional eligible applicants.
Are federal agencies eligible applicants under this opportunity?
Yes. The eligibility description includes eligible federal agencies.
Can foreign (non-U.S.) institutions apply for this Parent R01?
Yes. The notice states that foreign institutions (non-domestic entities) may apply.
Are non-domestic components of U.S. organizations eligible?
Yes. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are described as eligible, which can be relevant for projects involving international sites, populations, specimens, or collaborations.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement notes there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
When was this opportunity posted, and is it still current?
The record indicates the opportunity was posted on July 22, 2011, and it includes an archive date of September 18, 2013. Based on the archive date information provided, this specific announcement record is no longer current as of its archive date.
Where can applicants find the authoritative full announcement and instructions?
The opportunity provides a link to the NIH Grants Guide posting for the authoritative full announcement and associated instructions, application requirements, and NIH policy references: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-260.html
Who should be contacted for technical access problems with the posting?
For technical access problems with the posting itself, the listed point of contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Does this Parent R01 support projects led by more than one investigator?
The description states the project is led by named investigator(s), indicating that more than one investigator may be named as leading the project, as described in the information provided.
What is the key take-away for applicants considering this Parent R01?
The central practical requirement highlighted is fit: the proposed project must be a well-defined R01-style research plan and it must align with the stated program interests of one or more NIH Institutes and Centers.
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