Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA HD 09 032
Apply for RFA HD 09 032
- The National Institutes of Health in the health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Specialized Cooperative Centers Program in Reproduction and Infertility Research (U54)" 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 Sep 3, 2009 and posted on Sep 3, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 5, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions 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 Organizations) are not eligible to apply as a P.I. However, subcontracts from domestic entities to foreign sites are permitted.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Specialized Cooperative Centers Program in Reproduction and Infertility Research (SCCPIR) is a National Institutes of Health funding opportunity led by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) to support a small number of highly capable research centers focused on reproduction and infertility. The main goal is to re-compete and continue this established centers program by funding multidisciplinary hubs where basic scientists and clinical investigators work side by side to build strong translational research efforts. In practice, these centers are meant to move discoveries from fundamental reproductive biology toward clinical applications that can improve understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infertility and related reproductive health issues.
The opportunity uses the NIH U54 Specialized Cooperative Center mechanism, which is a cooperative agreement rather than a traditional grant. That matters because it signals an active partnership between the awardees and NIH program staff. While the centers retain leadership of their scientific direction, a U54 typically involves substantial NIH involvement in coordination, oversight, and shared program goals, consistent with running a national, collaborative centers network rather than isolated single-project research.
Beyond research output, the FOA emphasizes three integrated expectations for funded centers. First, the centers should create an environment that makes cross-disciplinary translational work routine, bringing together expertise such as reproductive endocrinology, genetics, developmental biology, immunology, epidemiology, bioengineering, and clinical care. Second, each center is expected to function as a national resource for training and career development, with a clear role in preparing new investigators to pursue translational careers in high-priority areas of reproduction and infertility. Third, the program explicitly includes community outreach and education, meaning investigators are expected to communicate the importance, implications, and potential public health relevance of their work to broader audiences, not just scientific peers.
Financially, NICHD planned to commit about $5.5 million in total costs in fiscal year 2011 to make up to three awards (new and/or renewal applications). The project period can be as long as five years. For budgeting, the FOA sets a cap on direct costs of $1.4 million for the first year, reflecting the scale expected for a center-level award that supports coordinated, multi-component activities.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity and is categorized under Health, Income Security and Social Services, with CFDA number 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research). It does not require cost sharing or matching. The announcement was posted September 3, 2009, with an application closing date of May 5, 2010, and an archive date of June 5, 2010, indicating it was a time-limited competition cycle.
Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations and includes public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, and various tribal entities and regional organizations. The FOA also highlights inclusion of institutions serving specific populations, such as HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and tribally controlled colleges and universities. Foreign (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply as the primary applicant or principal investigator, but the FOA allows domestic awardees to use subcontracts to foreign sites when scientifically justified.
The official funding opportunity number is RFA-HD-09-032, and the full announcement was hosted on the NIH grants website. For access or technical issues, NIH’s Office of Extramural Research webmaster contact was provided.
FAQs: Specialized Cooperative Centers Program in Reproduction and Infertility Research (SCCPIR)
What is the SCCPIR funding opportunity?
The Specialized Cooperative Centers Program in Reproduction and Infertility Research (SCCPIR) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity led by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). It supports a small number of highly capable research centers focused on reproduction and infertility research.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The main purpose is to re-compete and continue an established centers program by funding multidisciplinary hubs where basic scientists and clinical investigators work closely together. The intent is to strengthen translational research that moves discoveries from fundamental reproductive biology toward clinical applications that improve understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infertility and related reproductive health issues.
What funding mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity uses the NIH U54 Specialized Cooperative Center mechanism.
Is a U54 a traditional research grant?
No. A U54 is a cooperative agreement, not a traditional grant. It signals an active partnership between the funded centers and NIH program staff.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means NIH program staff have substantial involvement in coordination, oversight, and shared program goals. While the centers maintain leadership of their scientific direction, the structure is designed to support a national, collaborative centers network rather than isolated single-project research.
How many awards were expected under this competition?
NICHD planned to make up to three awards (which could include new and/or renewal applications), based on the information provided.
How much funding was planned for the awards?
NICHD planned to commit approximately $5.5 million in total costs in fiscal year 2011 for this program.
What is the maximum project period?
The project period can be as long as five years.
Is there a budget cap?
Yes. The funding announcement set a cap of $1.4 million in direct costs for the first year.
What kinds of research efforts are these centers expected to support?
The centers are expected to support strong translational research efforts by integrating basic and clinical research in reproduction and infertility, with the goal of moving discoveries toward clinical application and public health relevance.
What kinds of disciplines are expected to be involved?
The program emphasizes routine cross-disciplinary translational work and notes examples such as reproductive endocrinology, genetics, developmental biology, immunology, epidemiology, bioengineering, and clinical care.
Are there expectations beyond producing research findings?
Yes. The funding announcement emphasizes three integrated expectations for funded centers: (1) creating an environment where cross-disciplinary translational work is routine, (2) serving as a national resource for training and career development, and (3) conducting community outreach and education.
What does the program expect regarding training and career development?
Each center is expected to function as a national resource for training and career development, with a clear role in preparing new investigators for translational careers in high-priority areas of reproduction and infertility.
What does the program expect regarding community outreach and education?
Investigators are expected to communicate the importance, implications, and potential public health relevance of their work to broader audiences, not only to scientific peers.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research).
How is this opportunity categorized administratively?
It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity and categorized under Health, Income Security and Social Services.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes U.S.-based organizations such as public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, and various tribal entities and regional organizations.
Does the opportunity encourage applications from institutions serving specific populations?
Yes. The information provided highlights inclusion of institutions such as HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and tribally controlled colleges and universities.
Are foreign organizations eligible to apply as the primary applicant?
No. Foreign (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply as the primary applicant or principal investigator, based on the information provided.
Can a funded U.S. center collaborate with foreign sites?
Yes. Domestic awardees may use subcontracts to foreign sites when scientifically justified.
What is the official funding opportunity number?
The official funding opportunity number is RFA-HD-09-032.
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on September 3, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 5, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 5, 2010, indicating this was a time-limited competition cycle.
Where was the full announcement hosted?
The full announcement was hosted on the NIH grants website.
Who was listed for help with access or technical issues?
For access or technical issues, the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster contact was provided in the announcement.
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