Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 13 074
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- The National Institutes of Health in the food and nutrition health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Small Grants for New Investigators to Promote Diversity in Health Related Research (R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.847 Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 7, 2013 and posted on Jan 7, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2015. (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 $125,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) 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 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. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Small Grants for New Investigators to Promote Diversity in Health Related Research (R03) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-13-074) was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program designed to help launch early, independent research careers for new investigators who come from backgrounds that are nationally underrepresented in biomedical research. The core idea behind the FOA was to provide targeted support for smaller, well-defined research projects that can generate preliminary data, demonstrate feasibility, and strengthen an investigator's track record so they can compete for larger NIH awards later on. It used the NIH R03 mechanism, which is typically intended for short, focused projects rather than large, multi-year programs.
The scientific scope of the program was tied to the mission areas of three NIH components: the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), and the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS). For NIDDK, the FOA invited projects across a wide range of biomedical and public health topics including diabetes, endocrinology, metabolism, digestive diseases, hepatology, obesity, nutrition, kidney disease, urology, and hematology. For NIMH, the emphasis was on research that advances understanding of factors contributing to mental disorders, how mental disorders develop and change over time (trajectories), approaches to prevention (including pre-emption) and treatment, and the identification and improvement of interventions for mental illness. For ODS, eligible projects were those where the primary emphasis is dietary supplements and/or their ingredients, spanning basic, clinical, translational, and other relevant research areas as long as supplements are central to the aims.
In terms of funding parameters, the program listed an award ceiling of $125,000 and indicated that cost sharing or matching was not required. The FOA was posted on January 7, 2013, and remained open through a closing date of September 7, 2015, with an archive date of October 8, 2015. The activity categories reflected health-related research areas, including food and nutrition and mental health, and it was associated with CFDA numbers 93.847 (Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research) and 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants).
Eligibility was broad and included many types of applicant organizations across the public, private, nonprofit, and educational sectors. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (including those other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. Government entities at multiple levels were eligible as well, including state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts, along with public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. Tribal organizations were included both as federally recognized Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations other than federally recognized governments, as well as tribally controlled colleges and universities.
The FOA also explicitly recognized additional eligible applicant categories that reflect its diversity-focused intent, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), as well as faith-based or community-based organizations and U.S. territories or possessions. Importantly, the announcement allowed participation from non-U.S. entities: non-domestic (non-U.S.) organizations and non-U.S. institutions could apply, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations were eligible, and foreign components as defined by NIH policy were permitted. This structure supported a wide range of institutional homes for new investigators, including those that serve diverse communities and those operating internationally, as long as the proposed research aligned with the participating NIH components' missions.
For applicants looking for the original, complete program details, NIH provided the official FOA page through the NIH Grants Guide (link included in the announcement). NIH also provided contact support through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster email for technical issues accessing or linking to the funding announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is PAR-13-074?
PAR-13-074 is the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the NIH program titled "Small Grants for New Investigators to Promote Diversity in Health Related Research (R03)." It used the NIH R03 grant mechanism to support small, focused research projects.
What was the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The program was designed to help launch early, independent research careers for new investigators from backgrounds that are nationally underrepresented in biomedical research. It focused on supporting smaller, well-defined projects that could generate preliminary data, demonstrate feasibility, and strengthen an investigator's record for future, larger NIH applications.
What type of grant mechanism did this program use?
This opportunity used the NIH R03 mechanism, which is typically intended for short, focused research projects rather than large, multi-year programs.
Which NIH components participated in this FOA?
The scientific scope of the FOA was tied to the mission areas of three NIH components: the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), and the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS).
What research areas were invited under NIDDK?
For NIDDK, the FOA invited projects spanning diabetes, endocrinology, metabolism, digestive diseases, hepatology, obesity, nutrition, kidney disease, urology, and hematology.
What research areas were emphasized under NIMH?
For NIMH, the FOA emphasized research that advances understanding of factors contributing to mental disorders, how mental disorders develop and change over time (trajectories), approaches to prevention (including pre-emption) and treatment, and the identification and improvement of interventions for mental illness.
What types of dietary supplements research were eligible under ODS?
For ODS, eligible projects were those where the primary emphasis is dietary supplements and/or their ingredients. Projects could span basic, clinical, translational, and other relevant research areas, as long as dietary supplements were central to the aims.
What was the maximum award amount?
The program listed an award ceiling of $125,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA indicated that cost sharing or matching was not required.
When was the FOA posted and when did it close?
The FOA was posted on January 7, 2013. It remained open through a closing date of September 7, 2015, and had an archive date of October 8, 2015.
What activity categories did this FOA relate to?
The activity categories reflected health-related research areas, including food and nutrition and mental health.
Which CFDA numbers were associated with this opportunity?
The FOA was associated with CFDA 93.847 (Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research) and CFDA 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants).
What types of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligibility included a broad range of applicant organizations across public, private, nonprofit, and educational sectors. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (including those other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses.
Were government entities eligible applicants?
Yes. Eligible government entities included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
Were Tribal entities and Tribal colleges eligible?
Yes. The FOA included federally recognized Native American tribal governments, tribal organizations other than federally recognized governments, and tribally controlled colleges and universities.
Did the FOA specifically include institutions that support underrepresented groups?
Yes. The announcement explicitly recognized categories aligned with its diversity-focused intent, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
Were faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly included faith-based or community-based organizations as eligible applicants.
Could applicants from U.S. territories or possessions apply?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions were included among eligible applicant categories.
Were non-U.S. (foreign) organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement allowed participation from non-U.S. entities, including non-domestic (non-U.S.) organizations and non-U.S. institutions. It also allowed non-domestic components of U.S. organizations and permitted foreign components as defined by NIH policy.
Where can someone find the official FOA details?
NIH provided the official FOA page through the NIH Grants Guide (as linked in the announcement) for applicants seeking the original, complete program details.
Who could be contacted for technical issues accessing or linking to the funding announcement?
NIH provided contact support through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster email for technical issues accessing or linking to the funding announcement.
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