Why Project Outcomes Matter in your Interim and Final RPPR
The next time you are filling out your interim or final Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) for your NIH grant, pay special attention to writing the project Outcomes section (Section I). That’s because any project outcomes submitted on or after Oct. 1, 2017 will be made available to the general public via NIH’s Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tool (RePORTER). You may wonder why the scientific community needs to report on outcomes and why we are making the outcomes available to the public. Reviewing reported outcomes is part of our stewardship of the public’s investment in research. Publicly posting grant ...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - November 16, 2017 Category: Research Authors: Mike Lauer Tags: blog Open Mike General RePORT Source Type: funding

Teaming with ORCID to Reduce Burden and Improve Transparency
As you know, our NIH Strategic Plan articulated an objective to “excel as a federal science agency by managing for results,” and to manage by results we must harness the power of data to drive evidence-based policies. Sometimes, however, our world can be complicated by requirements to enter the same types of data repeatedly in one system after another. These situations do have an upside: they provide us the opportunity to look for opportunities to simplify. If you are a researcher, you may have experienced the need to provide information about yourself, your work, the products of your work, and other basic profile info...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - November 15, 2017 Category: Research Authors: Mike Lauer Tags: blog Open Mike biosketch citations New Resources publications Source Type: funding

4 Questions For Researchers and Institutions Involved In Human Subjects Research
Last September, and in January of this year, we wrote about a suite of initiatives aimed at improving the quality and transparency of the NIH-supported research that most directly engages human participants – clinical trials. These initiatives include dedicated funding opportunity announcements for clinical trials, Good Clinical Practice training, enhanced registration and results reporting on ClinicalTrials.gov, and required use of single IRBs for multi-site studies. We are now entering the final phases of implementation of these initiatives – so, if you are contemplating research involving human subjects, please read...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - August 11, 2017 Category: Research Authors: Mike Lauer Tags: blog Open Mike Clinical Trials Clinicaltrials.gov Grants policy Source Type: funding

University Small Grants Broad Agency Announcement
Funding Opportunity ID: 161214 Opportunity Number: BAA-RDK-2012-0001 Opportunity Title: University Small Grants Broad Agency AnnouncementOpportunity Category: DiscretionaryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and DevelopmentCategory Explanation: CFDA Number(s): 12.800Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"Additional Information on Eligibility: Agency Code: DOD-AFRLAgency Name: ...
Source: Grants.gov - March 28, 2017 Category: Research Tags: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Source Type: funding

American Language Center English Language and Cultural Program
Funding Opportunity ID: 292603 Opportunity Number: PA-17001 Opportunity Title: American Language Center English Language and Cultural ProgramOpportunity Category: OtherOpportunity Category Explanation: OtherFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: EducationCategory Explanation: CFDA Number(s): 19.021Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Additional Information on Eligibility: Applications may be submitted by public and private non-profit organizations and institutions of higher education meeting the...
Source: Grants.gov - March 20, 2017 Category: Research Tags: Education Source Type: funding

Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network (BPN): Small Molecule Drug Discovery and Development for Disorders of the Nervous System (U44)
Funding Opportunity ID: 260046 Opportunity Number: PAR-14-292 Opportunity Title: Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network (BPN): Small Molecule Drug Discovery and Development for Disorders of the Nervous System (U44)Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: EducationHealthIncome Security and Social ServicesCategory Explanation: CFDA Number(s): 93.12193.21393.24293.27393.27993.85393.865Eligible Applicants: Small businessesAdditional Information on Eligibility: Other Eligible Applicants include the following:...
Source: Grants.gov - March 9, 2017 Category: Research Tags: Education Health Income Security and Social Services Source Type: funding

BJA FY 17 Smart Supervision: Reducing Prison Populations, Saving Money, and Creating Safer Communities
Funding Opportunity ID: 291033 Opportunity Number: BJA-2017-11545 Opportunity Title: BJA FY 17 Smart Supervision: Reducing Prison Populations, Saving Money, and Creating Safer CommunitiesOpportunity Category: DiscretionaryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: Law, Justice and Legal ServicesCategory Explanation: CFDA Number(s): 16.812Eligible Applicants: State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Additional Information on Eligibility: Agency Code: USDOJ-OJP-BJAAgency Name...
Source: Grants.gov - February 19, 2017 Category: Research Tags: Law, Justice and Legal Services Source Type: funding

OVC FY 17 Enhanced Collaborative Model to Combat Human Trafficking Competitive Solicitation
Funding Opportunity ID: 291019 Opportunity Number: OVC-2017-11575 Opportunity Title: OVC FY 17 Enhanced Collaborative Model to Combat Human Trafficking Competitive SolicitationOpportunity Category: DiscretionaryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: Income Security and Social ServicesLaw, Justice and Legal ServicesCategory Explanation: CFDA Number(s): 16.320Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Additional Information on Eligibility: By statute, grants under this...
Source: Grants.gov - February 19, 2017 Category: Research Tags: Income Security and Social Services Law, Justice and Legal Services Source Type: funding

R3 Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program (TO STATE F & G AGENCIES ONLY)
Funding Opportunity ID: 290994 Opportunity Number: F17AS00094 Opportunity Title: R3 Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program (TO STATE F&G AGENCIES ONLY)Opportunity Category: MandatoryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: Natural ResourcesCategory Explanation: CFDA Number(s): 15.605Eligible Applicants: State governmentsAdditional Information on Eligibility: Agency Code: DOI-FWSAgency Name: Department of the InteriorFish and Wildlife ServicePosted Date: Dec 29, 2016Close Date: Aug 31, 2017Last Updated Date: Dec 29, 2016Award Ceiling: $5,000,000A...
Source: Grants.gov - February 19, 2017 Category: Research Tags: Natural Resources Source Type: funding

India Partnerships Program (IPP)
Funding Opportunity ID: 282644 Opportunity Number: APS-386-16-000001 Opportunity Title: India Partnerships Program (IPP)Opportunity Category: OtherOpportunity Category Explanation: Engage in new or to expand existing public and private sector partnerships for India in priority areas defined by the Government of India (GOI) and the United States Government (USG). Funding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)Category Explanation: The IPP supports testing, adoption and scaling of creative or innov...
Source: Grants.gov - February 19, 2017 Category: Research Tags: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Source Type: funding

NINDS CREATE Bio Development Track: Preclinical and Early-phase Clinical Development for Biotechnology Products and Biologics (U44)
Funding Opportunity ID: 259794 Opportunity Number: PAR-14-289 Opportunity Title: NINDS CREATE Bio Development Track: Preclinical and Early-phase Clinical Development for Biotechnology Products and Biologics (U44)Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCategory Explanation: CFDA Number(s): 93.853Eligible Applicants: Small businessesAdditional Information on Eligibility: Other Eligible Applicants include the following:Only United States small business concerns (SBCs) are eligible to submit applic...
Source: Grants.gov - February 19, 2017 Category: Research Tags: Health Source Type: funding

NINDS CREATE Bio Discovery Track: Optimization in Preparation for Development of Biotechnology Products and Biologics (U44)
Funding Opportunity ID: 259793 Opportunity Number: PAR-14-287 Opportunity Title: NINDS CREATE Bio Discovery Track: Optimization in Preparation for Development of Biotechnology Products and Biologics (U44)Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCategory Explanation: CFDA Number(s): 93.853Eligible Applicants: Small businessesAdditional Information on Eligibility: Other Eligible Applicants include the following:Only United States small business concerns (SBCs) are eligible to submit applications f...
Source: Grants.gov - February 19, 2017 Category: Research Tags: Health Source Type: funding

NINDS Renewal Awards of SBIR Phase II Grants (Phase IIB) for Exploratory Clinical Trials and Clinical Research (R44)
Funding Opportunity ID: 254811 Opportunity Number: PAR-14-208 Opportunity Title: NINDS Renewal Awards of SBIR Phase II Grants (Phase IIB) for Exploratory Clinical Trials and Clinical Research (R44)Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCategory Explanation: CFDA Number(s): 93.853Eligible Applicants: Small businessesAdditional Information on Eligibility: Other Eligible Applicants include the following:1. Is organized for profit, with a place of business located in the United States, which operates primarily wi...
Source: Grants.gov - February 19, 2017 Category: Research Tags: Health Source Type: funding

NINDS Renewal Awards of SBIR Phase II Grants (Phase IIB) for Pre-Clinical Research (R44)
Funding Opportunity ID: 254810 Opportunity Number: PAR-14-209 Opportunity Title: NINDS Renewal Awards of SBIR Phase II Grants (Phase IIB) for Pre-Clinical Research (R44)Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCategory Explanation: CFDA Number(s): 93.853Eligible Applicants: Small businessesAdditional Information on Eligibility: Other Eligible Applicants include the following:1. Is organized for profit, with a place of business located in the United States, which operates primarily within the United States or wh...
Source: Grants.gov - February 19, 2017 Category: Research Tags: Health Source Type: funding

OVC FY 17 Specialized Services for Victims of Human Trafficking
Funding Opportunity ID: 291176 Opportunity Number: OVC-2017-11578 Opportunity Title: OVC FY 17 Specialized Services for Victims of Human TraffickingOpportunity Category: DiscretionaryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: Income Security and Social ServicesLaw, Justice and Legal ServicesCategory Explanation: CFDA Number(s): 16.320Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Additional Information on Eligibility: By statute, grants under this program may be awarded to s...
Source: Grants.gov - February 19, 2017 Category: Research Tags: Income Security and Social Services Law, Justice and Legal Services Source Type: funding