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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) – General considerations
OSP website for all opportunities: nyu.edu/osp/recovery Each federal sponsor is enacting differently (check agency website) There is considerable confusion and misinformation on the web (check
with your Program Officer) Grants.gov is expected to fail throughout the process (so leave plenty
of time) OSP cannot be responsible for eligibility or acceptability (there are too
many variables and information is changing constantly)
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ARRA – general considerations
All ARRA funded projects will eventually require a detailed budget
Large unexpended balances will not be tolerated Justifications for personnel retention and/or new
hires should be tied to the science and based on program needs – PIs should spend some time on this section – it is a major criterion for selection for some programs
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National Science Foundation ARRA
$2 Billion additional All grants issued will be standard grants with durations of up to
5 years Funding of New PIs and high-risk, high-return research will be
top priorities Most awards will be those which are already in-house Major Research Instrumentation Program solicitation scheduled
for this Spring
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Department of Energy
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Announcements State Energy Program Formula Grants (Reference Number:
DE-FOA-0000052) see NY State: http://economicrecovery.ny.gov
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DOE, cont’d
Applications of Nuclear Science and Technology (Reference Number: DE-PS02-09ER09-13)
R&D on Alternative Isotope Production Techniques (Reference Number: DE-PS02-09ER09-14)
Clean Cities FY09 Petroleum Reduction Technologies Projects for the Transportation Sector (Reference Number: DE-PS26-09NT01236-04)
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NIH Funding Opportunities:American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act (ARRA)
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Context
Purpose of all NIH ARRA funding is to stimulate economy, by promoting job creation, economic development and accelerating the pace and achievement of scientific research
Funding available only during FYs 2009 & 2010 Geography
– NIH will consider regional distribution along with scientific merit in making awards
Projected Numbers of Awards– High End Instrumentation – 40 awards nationally– Challenge Grants – 200+ nationally– Others – not specified, but specifics may be available at Institute
level
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Context, continued
It is essential for PIs to Contact NIH Program Officers prior to submitting because:– The rules keep changing– Each institute is implementing differently– POs will have authority to determine who gets
awards, especially for non-competitive supplements
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AnnouncementNumber
TitleIssuing
OrgRelease
DateReceipt Date(s)
NOT-OD-09-058
NIH Announces the Availability of Recovery Act Funds for Competitive Revision Applications
NIH 03/18/2009April 21,
2009
NOT-OD-09-060
NIH Announces the Availability of Recovery Act Funds for Administrative Supplements Providing Summer Research Experiences for Students and
Science Educators
NIH 03/18/2009Multiple Dates
NOT-OD-09-
056
NIH Announces the Availability of Recovery Act Funds for Administrative Supplements
NIH 03/18/2009Multiple Dates
Summary of Opportunities NIH
04/21/2310
Announcement
NumberTitle
IssuingOrg
ReleaseDate
Receipt Date(s)
RFA-RR-09-007
Recovery Act Limited Competition: Core Facility Renovation, Repair, and Improvement (G20)
NCRR 03/05/2009 09/17/2009
RFA-RR-09-008
Recovery Act Limited Competition: Extramural Research Facilities Improvement Program (C06)
NCRR 03/05/2009Multiple - See
Announcement
Construction/Renovation
04/21/2311
Announcement
NumberTitle
IssuingOrg
ReleaseDate
Receipt Date(s)
PAR-09-118
Recovery Act Limited Competition: High-End Instrumentation Grant Program (S10)
NCRR 03/05/2009 05/06/2009
Instrumentation
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RFA-OD-09-004
Recovery Act Limited Competition for NIH Grants: Research and Research Infrastructure “Grand Opportunities” (RC2)
NIH 03/23/2009 05/27/2009
RFA-OD-09-005
Recovery Act Limited Competition: Supporting New Faculty Recruitment to Enhance Research Resources through Biomedical Research Core Centers (P30)
NIH 03/30/2009 05/29/2009
Announcement
NumberTitle
IssuingOrg
ReleaseDate
Receipt Date(s)
RFA-OD-09-003
Recovery Act Limited Competition: NIH Challenge Grants in Health and Science Research (RC1)
NIH 03/04/2009 04/27/2009
New Programs
04/21/2313
Competitive Revision Applications(formerly – “Competitive Supplements”)
NOT-0D-09-058
http://www.grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-09-058.html
Deadline April 21, 2009
04/21/2314
Competitive Revision Applications
Purpose For revision applications (formerly competitive supplements) to
support a significant expansion of scope or research protocol of already approved and funded projects
Background One of three ARRA NIH supplement/revision noticesEligibility For revisions to ACTIVE NIH Research Grants, including, but
not limited to: R01, R03, R15, etc. & Program Project, Center, Training grants & cooperative agreements. Most K and T awards are eligible under NOT-OD-09-056.
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Competitive Revision ApplicationsNOT-0D-09-058(continued)
Budget and Funding Information– Scope and budget must reflect aims that can be
accomplished within two year timeframe– No maximum dollar amount (no approval needed
from IC staff to submit an application > $500K direct costs)
– Limitations on funding to foreign collaborators – may not exceed 10% or total request or $25K/year, whichever is less
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How to Apply
Applicants must submit through Grants.gov, using the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) that was used for the parent grant. If FOA is not active, use Parent FOA that matches the activity code (e.g. R01, R15, etc.) of the award
– For certain Program Project, Center, and Training grants, a FOA is not required and paper applications may be used. Mention this in cover letter and notify your OSP Projects Officer
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How to Apply
Cover letter citing Notice number in first sentence Cite Notice Number and title in Summary/Abstract Component One page Introduction Body of application contain sufficient info to allow comparison with original app Budget with same format as current award - discuss changes in justification If app related to line of research not funded in orig app, respond to criticism in intro
Include – scope of original project and comparison with requested revision How tempo of research will be accelerated OR jobs created or retained, e.g – enabling hiring of staff; enabling increased hours of current part-time staff; equipment under $100K; contracting for additional needed expertise Bio Sketch for PI/PD & New Senior/Key Personnel
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Application Review
Competitive Revision applications will be assigned to ICs of parent grants
Considerations – scientific merit of the new work proposed– appropriateness of proposed expansion of scope
Committee may refer back to responses to comments from prior scientific review group
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Application Review Process, cont’d
Criteria used will be standard review criteria for each application type
Summary statements will be available via eRA Commons.
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Reporting
If the application includes support for a future year, a Non-Competing Continuation Grant Progress Report (PHS 2590) will be required
Grantees must comply with reporting requirements in the Recovery Act
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Administrative Supplements
Recovery Act Funds for Administrative Supplements
NOT-0D-09-056
http://www.grants.nih.gov/grants/gui`de/notice-files/NOT-OD-09-056.html
Deadlines: Open, but See Institute/Center Sites for specific deadlines (the earlier, the better)
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Recovery Act Funds for Administrative SupplementsNOT-0D-09-056
Purpose Accelerating the pace of scientific research May be submitted in all scientific and
programmatic areas funded by NIH Up to 2 years of support may be requested
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Eligibility
All active NIH Research Grants, Research Program and Center Grants (Ps), Career Development Awards (Ks), Institutional Training Grants (Ts), Cooperative Agreement (Us) and Educational Development Awards
Institutes and Centers (ICs) post detailed eligibility information on their websites – http://grants.nih.gov/recovery.ic_supp.html
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Eligibility, continued
Some ICs only considering supplements in target areas. To determine project eligibility go to http://grants.nih.gov/recovery/ic_supp.html
Can be used to cover cost increases associated with increasing tempo of funded research OR achieving new research objectives within scope of parent project
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ExamplesIncluding – but not limited to…
– Equipment purchases under $100K– Enhancing clinical trial activities (increasing
enrollment or data analysis)– Additional funded time under K99/R00 or other
awards– Employment for predoctoral students, including
dental, clinical psychology students seeking extended time off for research or during semester breaks
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ExamplesIncluding – but not limited to… continued
– Employment for postdocs, including extending support for senior postdocs
– Employment for recent college and master’s degree graduates
– Comparative effectiveness research NOTE: Requests solely to restore previously
applied budget adjustments or to supplant institutional commitments WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
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Budget
Request funding for FY 2009 & 2010 only Research Grants – no maximum dollar limit, in line with
research proposed.– NIH expects to award supplements of no more than 50% of the
parent grant For Research Career Devel Awards – most requests limited to
$50K (see IC website) One additional year of support may be requested for K99 and
K22 awards Limitations on funding to foreign collaborators – may not
exceed 10% or total request or $25K/year, whichever is less
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How to Apply
Applications will be prepared on paper and submitted to Institute via email. Consult website for address.
Use PHS 398 Format: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html
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How to Apply
Cover letter, citing NOT-OD-09-056 – signed by Richard L. Louth PHS 398 Form Page 1 PHS 398 Form Page 2 PHS 398 Checklist Page Brief Proposal including:
– Scope of project (5 page max)
– How research plan will speed tempo of research and/or promote job creation/retention– Budget with justification – use detailed budgets, not modular, even if parent grant is modular– Biosketches for all new Senior/Key Personnel– Compliance doc - no significant changes to human/animal use permitted
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Application Review
Selection Factors will include: Relevance of proposed activities to the parent grant Relevance to target areas/priorities of IC Activities are within existing peer-reviewed and approved scope
of project Adequate progress on parent grant Well-described plan Expertise of research team Appropriateness to Recovery Act goals in promoting job
creation, economic development and accelerating the pace and achievement of scientific research
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Reporting
Separate Non-Competing Continuation Grant Progress Report (PHS 2590) and financial statement will be required IN ADDITION TO any annual progress report required for parent grant
Grantees must comply with reporting requirements in the Recovery Act
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Recovery Act Funds for Administrative Supplements Providing Summer Research Experiences for Students and Science Educators
NOT-0D-09-060
http://www.grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-09-060.html
Deadlines: Institutes/Centers have published specific deadlines
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Recovery Act Funds for Administrative Supplements/Summer Research Experiences
Purpose Encourage students to pursue health-science related
research career and provide elementary, middle and high school teachers, community college faculty and faculty from non-research intensive institutions with short term research experiences in NIH-funded labs
May be submitted in all scientific and programmatic areas funded by NIH
Up to 2 years of support may be requested
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Eligibility
Active NIH Research Grants, Research Program and Center Grants (Ps), and Cooperative Agreements (Us)
Parent grant must be currently active (includes no-cost extension period)
Some ICs only considering supplements in target areas and some not participating. To determine project eligibility go to http://grants.nih.gov/recovery/ic_supp.html
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Priorities
Summer Research Opportunities for High School and Undergraduate Students
Summer Research Opportunities for Science Educators (e.g., Elementary, Middle School and High School Teachers, Community College Faculty, and Faculty from Non-research Intensive Institutions)
NIH encourages participation of individuals from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in biomed & behavioral research as well as individuals with disabilities or with disadvantaged backgrounds
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How to Apply
Cover letter, citing NOT-OD-09-060 – signed by Richard L. Louth PHS 398 Form Page 1 PHS 398 Form Page 2 Brief Proposal including:
– Scope of project (3 page max) including parent grant activities encompassed in this request
– Level of those to be recruited (h.s., graduate, etc) & how recruited– How will contribute to goals of research– Budget (see next page)– Biosketches for all new Senior/Key Personnel– Compliance doc - no significant changes to human/animal use permitted
PHS 398 Checklist page
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Budget
High School Students – comply with minimum wage guidelines
Undergraduate Students – No more than $10/hr unless justified
Science teachers and faculty – up to $18,000 plus fringe benefits (to max of $2,500)
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How to Apply
Applications will be submitted via email directly to the appropriate Grants Management Specialist in the appropriate Institute or Center (IC). Consult website for address
04/21/2339
Application Review
Selection Factors will include: Relevance of proposed activities to the parent grant Relevance to target areas/priorities of IC Activities are within existing peer-reviewed and approved scope
of project Adequate progress on parent grant Well described plan How experience would foster goals of students and/or
educators Appropriateness to Recovery Act goals in promoting job
creation, economic development and accelerating the pace and achievement of scientific research
04/21/2340
Reporting
Separate Non-Competing Continuation Grant Progress Report (PHS 2590) and financial statement will be required IN ADDITION TO any annual progress report required for parent grant
Grantees must comply with reporting requirements in the Recovery Act
04/21/2341
High End Instrumentation
Recovery Act Limited Competition: High End Instrumentation Grant Program (S10)
PAR-09-118 (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-118.html)
Deadline: May 6, 2009
04/21/2342
Recovery Act Limited Competition: High End Instrumentation Grant Program (S10)PAR-09-118
Purpose/Objectives To make available to a broad community of
basic and clinical scientists the next generation of instruments to speed the translation of basic research to treatments and cures
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Purpose - continued
Encourage applications from groups of NIH-supported investigators to purchase a SINGLE major item of equipment to be used for biomedical research– Costs at least $600,000 but not more than
$8,000,000 – Funds to be spent within 18-24 months of award
date
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Funding
Total of Approximately $160 million in FY 2010 to fund roughly 40 new awards
Funding is for one year – direct costs only Eligibility,PI responsibilities, proposal
elements are the same as the regular Shared Instrumentation Program
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Eligibility
To be eligible, the application must identify three or more major users, AT LEAST three of which must be NIH funded investigators (PIs on active P01, R01, U01, R35, R37, DP1 or DP2 Research Grants) who will be users of the equipment
– PI NIH funding must be active during the time of the application AND award
Must show clear need for instrumentation by projects supported by multiple NIH peer reviewed research grants (including those listed above)
– Demonstrate that these projects will require AT LEAST 75 % of the total usage of the instrument
No institutional limit – however – applications must request different types of equipment
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Proposal elements
Proposal may include NIH extramural awardees for other nearby institutions
The PI named must be an individual who can assume administrative/scientific oversight responsibility for instrumentation. Specialized oversight is deemed necessary in order to ensure that the high level of technical expertise needed to operate and manage such instruments is adequately addressed.
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PI Responsibilities
Naming of internal advisory committee to assist in administering the grant and overseeing the responsibility for the instrument.
Working with institution to request no-cost extensions, submit all required reports
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PI Responsibilities, continued
PI and committee are together responsible for:– The development of guidelines for maximum instrument
utilization– Detailed plan for day-to-day management and safe
operation of instrument– A plan to ensure that human or animal subjects matters are
adequately addressed– Financial plan for long-term operation and maintenance of
instrument– Relocation of instrument if needed
04/21/2349
Examples of key instrumentsIncluding – but not limited to…
Biological Imagers – multinuclear spectroscopy and functional magnetic
resonance and PET imaging instruments
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometers Mass Spectrometers Electron Microscopes Supercomputers (for use in computational biology)
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Budget
Awards for direct costs only - $600K to $8 million– If amount requested does not cover total cost of
instrument, application must describe proposed funding for balance of cost of instrumentation
No matching required, but institution must commit to appropriate level of support – e.g. building alterations, renovations, service contracts and technical personnel
04/21/2351
How to Apply
Applications will be submitted via Grants.gov using FOA for this opportunity PAR -09-118 Available in Cayuse.
Deadline is May 6, 2009 – 5:00 pm Note special instructions in FOA – The
Instrumentation Plan (formerly “research plan”) must include:
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How to Apply - continued
Instrumentation Plan – (to be saved as a single file and attached as item 11 “Other attachments”)
A. Justification of needB. Technical ExpertiseC. Research Projects (including summary table)D. Institutional CommitmentE. Administration of InstrumentF. Financial Administration including plan for long-
term operation of instrumentLetters of support needed from institutional officials
04/21/2353
How To Apply - continued
Current and Pending support required for PI and each major user and/or technician at time of submission.
Project Summary/Abstract
04/21/2354
Application Review
Elements of Review Criteria: (for full criteria, see FOA) Is need justified, essential and appropriate and will it
have significant impact on biomedical/behavioral research and contribute to advancement of human health?
Is necessary technical expertise available to make effective use of the equipment, and are participating investigators well qualified to operate and maintain?
04/21/2355
Application Review
Elements of Review Criteria, continued: Will instrument advance knowledge and understanding of the
proposed projects? How would research project of each investigator be enhanced? Will results be broadly disseminated?
What is evidence of institutional commitment to support instrument? Institutional infrastructure? Institutional track record for making technology available? Financial plan adequate?
Is plan for management & maintenance appropriate? Plans for maximizing effectiveness of the investments? Advisory committee oversight appropriate?
04/21/2356
Limited Competition: NIH Challenge Grants in Health and Science Research (RC1)
RFA-0D-09-003http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-09-003.html
Deadline: April 27, 2009
04/21/2357
Recovery Act Limited Competition: NIH Challenge Grants in Health and Science Research (RC1)
Purpose Support of novel research in areas that
address specific knowledge gaps, scientific opportunities, new technologies, data generation or research methods
To provide investigators with the opportunity to address knowledge gaps and need for new technologies identified by the NIH
04/21/2358
Purpose, continued
Projects that would benefit from 2-year jumpstart funds
Institutes & Centers (ICs) will fund selected Challenge Grant topics – ICs have listed their particular topics on their own websites.
Direct links to these sites are available by linking to NYU’s ARRA site at http://www.nyu.edu/osp/recovery/
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Challenge Areas
Behavior, Behavioral Change and Prevention
Bioethics Biomarker Discovery and
Validation Clinical Research Comparative Effectiveness
Research Enabling Technologies Enhancing Clinical Trials Genomics
Health Disparities Information Technology for
Processing Health Care Data
Regenerative Medicine Science, Technology,
Engineering & Math Ed Smart Biomaterials –
Theranostics Stem Cells Translational Science
04/21/2360
Eligibility
Institutes and Centers (ICs) post detailed eligibility information on their websites – – http://grants.nih.gov/recovery/ic_supp.html– Or link to these sites via
http://www.nyu.edu/osp/recovery/
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Considerations for Prospective Applicants
Only 200 awards are projected nationwide Thousands of applications are being planned
nationwide PIs must be in contact with NIH prior to
developing a proposal
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Considerations for Prospective Applicants
New PIs – The announcement states that new PIs & Early
Stage Investigators are invited to apply.– Remember –
If a new PI receives funding through this mechanism, s/he relinquishes new investigator status.
04/21/2363
Considerations for Prospective Applicants
Multiple Applications – The announcement states that a PI may submit
more than one application, provided applications are scientifically distinct
– However – OSP has heard directly from NIH Program Officers, as
well as from PIs who have been in contact with POs, that multiple applications are being discouraged
04/21/2364
Budget
Request funding for FY 2009 & 2010 only Maximum of $500K total costs/year; $1mil
total costs over two year period No cost sharing required Limitations on total funding to foreign
collaborators – may not exceed 10% or total request or $25K/year, whichever is less
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How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov– Application package is available in Cayuse 424.
If you have not submitted via Cayuse, please contact your Projects Officer
Revised Format for Research Plan
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How to Apply
Research Plan components – 12 Page limit Preliminary Data may be included. No detailed
Scientific Plan should be provided
Challenge Area and Specific Challenge Topic
The Challenge and Potential Impact
The Approach Timeline and Milestones
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Application Review Process
Selection Factors will include: Overall Impact Core Review Criteria
– Significance– Investigators– Innovation– Approach– Environment
04/21/2368
Challenge Grant Reporting
Separate Non-Competing Continuation Grant Progress Report (PHS 2590) and financial statement will be required
Research and Research Infrastructure “Grand Opportunities” (RC2)
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-09-004.html
Deadline: LOI 4/27/09; Applications: 5/27/09
Most institutes are participating: http://grants.nih.gov/recovery/ic_go.html
(but not NEI or NIDDK)
Eligibility: All investigators, including multiple investigators; no limit to number of applications permitted, but see Institute-specific guidelines
Funds available: $200 million; number of awards will vary
4/2/0969
GO grants, continued
Purpose“GO” grants support high impact ideas that lend themselves to short-term funding,
and may lay the foundation for new fields of investigation. They will support: large-scale research projects that accelerate critical breakthroughs early and applied research on cutting-edge technologies and new approaches to improve the synergy and interactions among multi and
interdisciplinary research teams.
The initiative seeks novel approaches in areas that address specific knowledge gaps, scientific opportunities, new technologies, data generation, or research methods that would benefit from an influx of funds to quickly advance the area in significant ways.
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How to apply – GO grants
Budget– $500,000 or more in total costs per year – total cost for awards will vary – commensurate with the scope and complexity of the project and
the number of participating institutions. – limited to two years duration
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How to apply – GO grants
Overall Impact. Reviewers will provide an overall impact/priority score to reflect their assessment of the likelihood for the project to exert a sustained, powerful influence on the research field(s) involved, in consideration of the following five core review criteria, and additional review criteria (as applicable for the project proposed).
Core Review Criteria:– Significance. – Investigator(s). – Innovation. – Approach. – Environment.
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How to apply
Through grants.gov Standard 424 (all components)
– Research plan must address all of the following requirements - A detailed statement addressing the following bullets should be included as part of the application Research Plan (and in summary form in the Letter of Intent):
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How to apply – “GO” projects should demonstrate:
The work cannot be reasonably expected to be carried out successfully without support provided by ”GO” grants.
Specific outcomes of the proposed project promote and advance the mission of the NIH to improve health.
The project is ready to be deployed immediately upon funding.
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How to apply – “GO” projects, continued
A rapid infusion of significant funding will accelerate current and future research in the area of study and there are appropriate measurable outcomes to evaluate the short and long-term effects of the project.
The proposed project is something that no other entity is likely or able to do, and is there a public health benefit to having the results of the research in the public domain.
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How to apply – “GO” projects, continued
The project or generated results and resources can be expected to become integrated with other NIH and privately funded research within a reasonable timeframe.
provide a detailed plan for maintaining the research efforts without any expectation of further financial assistance from the sponsoring IC or other NIH components. Applicants are expected to provide a list of outcomes and include plans to obtain long-term support for research endeavors carried out with ”GO” grant funding.
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How to apply – “GO” projects, continued
In addition, the Research Plan should include a timeline with critical milestones, measurable outcomes, and mid-term and end project deliverables.
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GO grants - reporting
Non-Competing Continuation Grant Progress Report (PHS 2590) annually and financial statements as required
Requirements set forth in the Recovery Act and DHHS implementation of the Act
04/21/2378
Supporting New Faculty Recruitment to Enhance Research Resources through Biomedical Research Core Centers
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-09-005.html
Deadline: LOI: April 29,2009
Applications: May 29, 2009
04/21/2379
Biomedical Research Core Centers, cont’d
Purpose:To support the hiring of newly-recruited faculty to develop research projects within the context
of Biomedical Core Centers. Defined as: a community of multidisciplinary researchers focusing on areas of biomedical
research relevant to NIH, such as centers, departments, programs, and/or trans-departmental collaborations or consortia.
Designed to enhance innovative programs of excellence by providing scientific and programmatic support for promising research faculty and their areas of research.
Institutional awards that provide funding to:– hire, – provide appropriate start-up packages– develop pilot research projects for newly independent investigators,
With the goal of augmenting and expanding the institution’s community of multidisciplinary researchers focusing on areas of biomedical research relevant to NIH
04/21/2380
Biomedical Research Core Centers, cont’d
Eligibility– PI should be senior official, e.g., Dean,
Department Chair– ICs allow different no. of applications
Funds available– $100 million, IC specific amounts
04/21/2381
Biomedical Research Core Centers, cont’d
How to apply:– Through CSR with copies to the specific Institute– using PHS 398 on PAPER– Cover letter directing to Institute– Letters of commitment from institution– Following PHS 398 instructions
04/21/2382
Biomedical Research Core Centers, cont’d
How to apply, cont’d 12 page Research Plan, including:
– Existing research infrastructure– Problem to be addressed– Plans for recruitment– Collaborative research activities– Faculty Development Plans– Intra-inter-institutional links– Institutional commitment and plan for continuity 2 years
beyond award
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Core Centers – review criteria
Overall Impact, in consideration of the following five core review criteria, and additional review criteria
Core Review Criteria: Significance. Does Core Center contribute to building a community of
multidisciplinary researchers focusing on a common research problem and enhance the ability of the institution/organization to conduct research in the specified area(s) of science? Will new faculty members hired under this initiative conduct research projects and receive career development support that will foster independent research careers and lead toward applications for future independent research project grants to further the mission of the Core Center?
Investigator(s). Does the PD/PI have the ability and institutional authority to provide scientific and administrative leadership and direction for the Core Center, and to work with Core Center investigators to develop relevant research projects?
04/21/2384
Core Centers – review criteria
Innovation. Does the application identify critical research program needs and seek creative ways to incorporate Core Center resources, new tenure-track faculty and new research projects to help address those needs?
Approach. Are the plans for recruiting and appointing new investigators within the Core Center adequate and appropriate for furthering the scientific mission of the Center? Is the plan for evaluation thorough and rigorous? Are the proposed scientific goals of the Core Center, as well as the plans to achieve those goals, feasible, innovative and of high scientific/technical merit?
Environment. Will the scientific environment contribute to success? Current infrastructure conducive to conducting research projects relevant to the research ? Will the research activities foster career development for newly-independent investigators? New faculty members hired have at least 75% protected research time?
04/21/2385
Core Centers - Reporting
Non-Competing Continuation Grant Progress Report (PHS 2590) annually and financial statements as required
Requirements set forth in the Recovery Act and DHHS implementation of the Act
04/21/2386
04/21/2387
Reporting requirements for ARRA funds
Grantees must comply with reporting requirements in the Recovery Act– Excerpts from the ARRA Terms & Conditions
follow: Not later than 10 days after the end of each calendar
quarter, starting with the quarter ending June 30, 2009 and reporting by July 10, 2009, the recipient must submit quarterly reports to HHS that will be posted to Recovery.gov, containing the following information:
04/21/2388
Reporting, continued
a. Total amount of ARRA funds under this award;
b. Amount of ARRA funds received under this award that were obligated and expended to projects or activities;
c. Amount of unobligated award balances;
d. Detailed list of all projects or activities for which ARRA funds under this award were obligated and expended, including
e. Detailed information on any sub-awards (sub-contracts or sub-grants) (for full Terms & Conditions see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/NIH_HHS_ARRA_Award_Terms.pdf)
04/21/2389
ARRA Grant Reporting and Financial Management at NYU
For awards received with ARRA Funding, SPA will Establish a unique program code to identify recovery
funds.
Link program to parent project
Enter a detailed budget for the amount of stimulus funds at the program-project level
ARRA Reporting, cont’d
Programmatic: Description of Project Evaluation of completion status Estimate of jobs created and retained Sub-awards – name of entity, $ amount, transaction
type, CFDA no., Program source, title, location of entity, location of performance
Don’t worry about this now – we will come up with a set of procedures to address the requirements
04/21/2390
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