Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA NS 13 004
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Specialized Neuroscience Research Program (SNRP) (U54)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 10, 2012 and posted on Jul 10, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 27, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions 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 not eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Specialized Neuroscience Research Program (SNRP) (U54) is a National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) cooperative agreement funding opportunity designed to build and strengthen neuroscience research capacity at institutions that are still developing their NINDS mission-related research portfolios and that are committed to increasing diversity in the neuroscience workforce. In practice, this program is meant to help institutions move from having a smaller, emerging neuroscience research footprint into a more competitive and sustainable position by improving research infrastructure, supporting novel and cutting-edge research directions, and creating stronger environments for training and career development in neuroscience.
A central eligibility feature of this announcement is how it defines an SNRP-eligible institution: the applicant organization must have had less than $25 million in total cumulative NINDS funding (total costs) across the three years leading up to the application. This threshold is intended to focus the opportunity on institutions that have not historically received large amounts of NINDS support, but that are positioned to grow. The emphasis on institutions committed to diversity signals that the program is also intended to broaden participation in neuroscience by strengthening places that educate and employ researchers from groups historically underrepresented in the biomedical workforce, and by improving institutional capacity to support their progression and success.
The FOA supports both basic and translational neuroscience research aligned with the NINDS mission, with an explicit goal of engaging investigators in innovative work. A key component is the programmatic support for early stage investigators, offering them intensive research experiences intended to promote scholarship across discovery, integration, and application of knowledge. In other words, the SNRP is not only about funding individual projects; it is structured to elevate an institution's overall research ecosystem so that early career researchers can access mentoring, resources, collaborative networks, and an environment capable of sustaining competitive neuroscience research over time.
Administratively, this opportunity is issued as a cooperative agreement (U54), which generally means the award is expected to involve substantial programmatic involvement from NIH staff compared with a standard research project grant. The activity category is Health, and it falls under CFDA 93.853 (Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders). The FOA is discretionary and does not require cost sharing or matching, which can reduce barriers for institutions that may not have significant internal funds to contribute.
The total estimated funding listed for the announcement is $3,000,000. The opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-NS-13-004) was posted and created on July 10, 2012, with an original and final closing date of November 27, 2012, and an archive date of December 28, 2012. While those dates indicate this specific announcement is archived, the details still describe what NINDS was seeking through this SNRP mechanism: institution-level awards that boost infrastructure and research productivity while advancing workforce diversity in neuroscience.
Eligible applicants span a wide range of domestic U.S. organizations, including public and private institutions of higher education, state and local governments, tribal governments and tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), small businesses, and other for-profit organizations (excluding small businesses in that particular category listing). The eligibility section explicitly includes organizations such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, and foreign components are not allowed, consistent with the announcement's restrictions on non-U.S. entities and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations.
For more detail, the announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide link (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-13-004.html). For technical access issues, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV, specifically for difficulties accessing the announcement or problems linking to the funding notice.
Specialized Neuroscience Research Program (SNRP) (U54) - FAQs
What is the Specialized Neuroscience Research Program (SNRP) (U54)?
The Specialized Neuroscience Research Program (SNRP) (U54) is a National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) cooperative agreement funding opportunity intended to build and strengthen neuroscience research capacity at institutions that are still developing their NINDS mission-related research portfolios and that are committed to increasing diversity in the neuroscience workforce.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The program is meant to help institutions move from a smaller, emerging neuroscience research footprint to a more competitive and sustainable position by improving research infrastructure, supporting novel and cutting-edge research directions, and strengthening environments for training and career development in neuroscience.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement (U54)?
This opportunity is issued as a cooperative agreement (U54), which generally indicates substantial programmatic involvement from NIH staff compared with a standard research project grant.
Who is the sponsoring NIH Institute for this opportunity?
The sponsoring institute is the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
What type of research is supported by the SNRP?
The FOA supports both basic and translational neuroscience research aligned with the NINDS mission, with an explicit goal of engaging investigators in innovative work.
Is the SNRP focused only on individual research projects?
No. The SNRP is structured to elevate an institution's overall research ecosystem by improving infrastructure and the broader environment for research, training, and career development, rather than focusing only on funding individual projects.
How does this program support early stage investigators?
A key component is programmatic support for early stage investigators, including intensive research experiences intended to promote scholarship across discovery, integration, and application of knowledge. The program also aims to provide access to mentoring, resources, collaborative networks, and a supportive environment for sustainable, competitive neuroscience research.
What is the central institutional eligibility requirement related to past NINDS funding?
To be considered an SNRP-eligible institution, the applicant organization must have had less than $25 million in total cumulative NINDS funding (total costs) across the three years leading up to the application.
Why does the FOA use a less-than-$25-million NINDS funding threshold?
The threshold is intended to focus the opportunity on institutions that have not historically received large amounts of NINDS support, but that are positioned to grow their neuroscience research capacity and competitiveness.
Is the program connected to goals around diversity in the neuroscience workforce?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes institutions committed to increasing diversity in the neuroscience workforce, with the intent to broaden participation in neuroscience by strengthening institutions that educate and employ researchers from groups historically underrepresented in the biomedical workforce and by improving institutional capacity to support their progression and success.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Health.
What is the CFDA number associated with this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.853 (Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders).
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The FOA is described as discretionary.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
What is the estimated total funding listed for this announcement?
The total estimated funding listed for the announcement is $3,000,000.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this SNRP announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-NS-13-004.
When was this announcement posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on July 10, 2012.
What were the application due dates for this specific announcement?
The original and final closing date listed is November 27, 2012.
Is this specific FOA still open?
No. The announcement includes an archive date of December 28, 2012, indicating this specific FOA is archived.
What does it mean that the FOA is archived?
Based on the listed dates, "archived" indicates the specific announcement is no longer active for applications. The description still reflects what NINDS was seeking through this SNRP mechanism for that notice.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a broad range of domestic U.S. organizations, including public and private institutions of higher education, state and local governments, tribal governments and tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), small businesses, and other for-profit organizations (excluding small businesses in that particular category listing).
Does the eligibility list include institutions that serve underrepresented groups?
Yes. The eligibility section explicitly includes organizations such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and also includes faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply.
Are foreign components allowed under this announcement?
No. Foreign components are not allowed, consistent with the announcement's restrictions on non-U.S. entities and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations.
Where can applicants find the official NIH Grants Guide notice for this FOA?
The announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide link: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-13-004.html
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement?
For technical access issues (such as difficulty accessing the announcement or problems linking to the funding notice), the listed contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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