Notice of Change of Award Type and further Clarifications to PAR-21-213 "Emergency Award: Social, Behavioral, and Economic Research on COVID-19 Consortium (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Notice NOT-AG-21-056 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - August 25, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: funding
Extension of COVID Flexibilities for Method of Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research
NIH (together with AHRQ and HRSA) will extend the existing COVID flexibilities permitting online training in the responsible conduct of research through December 31, 2021, even if the declared public health emergency is rescinded before then. Grant recipients do not need to seek prior approval to do so.
These flexibilities apply to all awards requiring instruction in the responsible conduct of research, including research training grants (e.g., T32, T34, T35), fellowships (e.g., F30, F31, F32), individual and institutional career development awards (e.g., K01, K08, K12/KL2, K23), and research education awards (e.g., R25).
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Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - August 24, 2021 Category: Research Authors: NIH Staff Tags: Top Stories COVID-19 Source Type: funding
Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Social, Behavioral, and Economic Impact of COVID-19 in Underserved and Vulnerable Populations
Notice of Special Interest for research in understanding the response to the COVID-19 pandemic to help prepare more effectively for future public health emergencies. Populations that experience health disparities are a particular focus. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health (Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub)
Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub - August 23, 2021 Category: American Health Source Type: funding
Indian Community Development Block Grant Imminent Threat Funding (ICDBG-IT) under the American Rescue Plan Act
Grants for tribes and tribal organizations to be used for emergencies that constitute imminent threats to health and safety and that are designed to prevent, prepare for, or respond to coronavirus. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- HUD Office of Native American Programs, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub)
Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub - August 18, 2021 Category: American Health Source Type: funding
American Rescue Plan Act: Emergency Rural Health Care Grants
Grants to provide emergency funding for eligible Community Facilities applicants to help rural hospitals and local communities increase access to COVID-19 vaccines, testing, healthcare services (including telehealth), and food assistance. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development (Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub)
Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub - August 12, 2021 Category: American Health Source Type: funding
Community Heart & Soul Planning, Technical Assistance, and Seed Grant Program
A resident-driven planning process, technical assistance, and seed grant program to engage small cities and towns in economic and community development. Activities and objectives are determined by communities, and projects have included volunteerism, leadership, business development, healthcare access, social programs, transportation, broadband, and emergency preparedness, among others. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Orton Family Foundation (Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub)
Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub - August 10, 2021 Category: American Health Source Type: funding
Can I Request an Extension to My ESI Period for an Event That Occurred During a Timeframe That Includes a Previous Extension?
An Early Stage Investigator (ESI) is a Program Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) who has completed their terminal research degree or end of post-graduate clinical training (whichever date is later) within the past 10 years and who has not previously competed successfully as PD/PI for a substantial NIH independent research award.
Some investigators experience a lapse in their research or research training or experience periods of less than full-time effort during the 10-year ESI period. In order to accommodate such lapses, the NIH considers requests to extend the ESI period for reasons that can include medical concern...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - August 3, 2021 Category: Research Authors: NIH Staff Tags: You Ask, We Answer ESI Source Type: funding
Limited Competition Emergency Awards: Shared Personal Protective Equipment Resources for COVID-19 Related Vaccine and Treatment Clinical Trials and Clinical Studies (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Funding Opportunity PAR-21-276 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. The purpose of this public health emergency funding opportunity is to provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to directly support the needs of the NIAIDs vaccine and treatment clinical trials and clinical studies for COVID-19. This program will ensure that adequate protective equipment is available to directly assist in safely carrying out the clinical activities and direct interactions with the patients participating in the trial. Eligibility is limited to recipients conducting COVID-related clinical research and clinical studies supported ...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - July 16, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: funding
Wilderness and Austere Medicine Fellowship
A year-long training experience for physicians to develop clinical skills and leadership capacity to provide high quality healthcare in resource limited settings and prepare for leadership positions in the field of wilderness and austere medicine. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health (Source: Emergency services funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Emergency services funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center - July 14, 2021 Category: Rural Health Source Type: funding
New FY 2020 RCDC Categories and Funding Data are Available (Including for Coronaviruses)
NIH recently updated its Research, Condition, and Disease Classification (RCDC) system with FY 2020 actual spending data and estimates for FY 2021 and 2022.
“Coronaviruses” is a new category as part of this update. This category covers Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and all types of other coronaviruses. Footnote #28 on the RCDC Categorical Spending page indicates that the FY 2020 actuals include obligations from resources specified for NIH in FY 2020 COVID-19 related emergency supplemental appropriations and funding from FY 2020 annual appropriations. FY 2021 and FY 2...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - June 30, 2021 Category: Research Authors: NIH Staff Tags: New Resources coronavirus NIH budget RCDC Source Type: funding
Rural North Carolina COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grants
Grants for response efforts of rural, grassroots organizations in North Carolina that are addressing challenges communities face due to the COVID-19 crisis. Approximately 70% of awards will support projects providing access to healthy, local foods, and the remaining 30% will address other relief efforts such as childcare, mental health, or other COVID related operating expenses. Geographic coverage: North Carolina -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation, The Conservation Fund (Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub)
Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub - June 11, 2021 Category: American Health Source Type: funding
New FDA Tools for Investigators and Clinicians
The FDA recently released two new tools that were developed for investigators and clinicians: 1) Research IND Pilot Portal and 2) Expanded Access eRequest.
The Research IND (Investigational New Drug) Pilot Portal is a web-based tool for submission of non-eCTD (electronic Common Technical Document) Research INDs. The submission process is streamlined by using dynamic and intuitive questions with targeted links, resources, and CFR guidance. The tool provides user-friendly capabilities such as auto population of Form FDA 1571, reusable data, and a centralized dashboard to track all submissions. Digitizing non-eCTD Research IN...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - June 4, 2021 Category: Research Authors: NIH Staff Tags: New Resources clinical trial FDA Source Type: funding
American Rescue Plan Act Emergency Native Language Funding Opportunity Announcement
Emergency awards to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages during and after the COVID-19 public health emergency. The overall goal of the program is for languages to serve as protective factors for indigenous communities, enhancing mental health and lowering suicide rates. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Administration for Children and Families, Administration for Native Americans, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub)
Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub - May 28, 2021 Category: American Health Source Type: funding
otice of Correction to NOT-OD-21-103, "Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Emergency Competitive Revisions for Community-engaged COVID-19 Testing Interventions among Underserved and Vulnerable Populations RADx-UP Phase II (Emergency Supplement - Clinical Trial Optional)
Notice NOT-OD-21-125 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - May 14, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: funding
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
A temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households in order to meet the needs of individuals and families during the COVID-19 health emergency. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Federal Communications Commission, Universal Service Administrative Company (Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub)
Source: Funding opportunities via the Rural Health Information Hub - May 12, 2021 Category: American Health Source Type: funding
