Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 18 286
Health Services Research on Minority Health and Health Disparities (R01 Clinical Trial Optional), funding opportunity number PAR 18 286, is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant program meant to support innovative health services research that produces clear, practical improvements in minority health and/or measurable reductions in health disparities. The emphasis is on work that can show a direct and demonstrable impact, not just descriptive findings, and that impact should be visible at the level of health care systems as well as within real-world clinical settings. In other words, the program is looking for studies that can change how care is delivered, accessed, organized, or evaluated in ways that benefit populations experiencing inequities and that can be tied to meaningful outcomes.
This FOA uses the R01 mechanism, which is NIH's standard research project grant, and it is labeled "Clinical Trial Optional." That means applicants may propose studies that include a clinical trial component if it fits the research question, but they are not required to run a clinical trial to be eligible. The activity category is listed under education and health, and the CFDA numbers tied to it are 93.273, 93.279, and 93.307. The listing identifies the opportunity as discretionary and funded through a grant instrument.
A wide range of organizations can apply, reflecting the goal of encouraging research that is closely connected to communities and health systems where disparities occur. Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township, and special district governments, along with independent school districts. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are eligible, as are federally recognized Native American tribal governments, public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities, and Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments. The eligibility list also includes nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in both cases, other than institutions of higher education), as well as for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and small businesses. The announcement also explicitly calls out additional eligible applicant types such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, eligible federal government agencies, regional organizations, Indian/Native American tribal governments other than federally recognized, and U.S. territories or possessions.
There are important restrictions related to foreign participation. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and foreign institutions are not eligible to apply directly, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply. However, foreign components are allowed as long as they meet the NIH Grants Policy Statement definition of a foreign component, which generally means a discrete portion of the project being performed outside the United States that is significant to the overall scope of work. This structure allows a U.S.-based applicant organization to incorporate certain international activities when they are justified and compliant with NIH policy, while keeping the primary application and award within eligible domestic organizations.
The opportunity is administered by the National Institutes of Health. The source information lists a creation date of November 29, 2017, and an original closing date of April 11, 2019. The award ceiling and expected number of awards are not specified in the provided data, which typically means applicants would need to consult the full FOA text for budget expectations, project period guidance, and any institute- or center-specific funding details. Overall, the central idea of this grant is to fund rigorous, actionable health services research that can be translated into changes in care delivery and health system performance that improve outcomes for minority populations and reduce persistent disparities.Apply for PAR 18 286
- The National Institutes of Health in the education, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Health Services Research on Minority Health and Health Disparities (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.273, 93.279, 93.307.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2017-11-29.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-04-11. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and focus of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is titled Health Services Research on Minority Health and Health Disparities (R01 Clinical Trial Optional). It supports innovative health services research designed to produce clear, practical improvements in minority health and/or measurable reductions in health disparities, with an emphasis on real-world impact.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PAR-18-286.
Which federal agency administers this grant?
The program is administered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What grant mechanism does this opportunity use?
This FOA uses the R01 mechanism, NIH's standard research project grant.
What does "Clinical Trial Optional" mean for applicants?
"Clinical Trial Optional" means applicants may propose studies that include a clinical trial component if it fits the research question, but a clinical trial is not required to be eligible.
What kind of research is this FOA looking to fund?
The emphasis is on rigorous, actionable health services research that can show a direct and demonstrable impact, rather than research that is only descriptive. The goal is to support studies that can change how care is delivered, accessed, organized, or evaluated in ways that improve outcomes for populations experiencing inequities.
At what level should the research show impact?
Projects should demonstrate impact at the level of health care systems and within real-world clinical settings. The FOA highlights outcomes that can be tied to meaningful improvements in care delivery and health system performance for minority populations and populations experiencing health disparities.
Is this opportunity considered discretionary funding, and what is the award instrument?
Yes. The listing identifies the opportunity as discretionary and funded through a grant instrument.
What activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is listed under education and health.
What CFDA numbers are associated with this FOA?
The CFDA numbers provided are 93.273, 93.279, and 93.307.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
A wide range of domestic organizations are eligible, including:
- Government entities: state, county, city or township governments; special district governments; and independent school districts
- Institutions of higher education: public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education
- Tribal entities and related organizations: federally recognized Native American tribal governments; Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments; and Indian/Native American tribal governments other than federally recognized
- Housing authorities: public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits: 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (both other than institutions of higher education)
- For-profit entities: for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and small businesses
- Other explicitly listed eligible types: faith-based or community-based organizations; eligible federal government agencies; regional organizations; U.S. territories or possessions; and designated institution types such as HBCUs, TCCUs, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, AANAPISISs, and Hispanic-serving Institutions
Are Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) eligible to apply?
Yes. HBCUs are explicitly listed as eligible applicants.
Are Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) eligible to apply?
Yes. TCCUs are explicitly listed as eligible applicants.
Are Hispanic-serving Institutions eligible to apply?
Yes. Hispanic-serving Institutions are explicitly listed as eligible applicants.
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations are explicitly listed as eligible applicant types.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and also includes small businesses.
Can a non-U.S. (foreign) organization apply directly as the applicant?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and foreign institutions are not eligible to apply directly.
Can a non-domestic component of a U.S. organization apply?
No. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply.
Are foreign components allowed in a project led by a U.S.-based applicant?
Yes. Foreign components are allowed as long as they meet the NIH Grants Policy Statement definition of a foreign component (generally, a discrete portion of the project performed outside the U.S. that is significant to the overall scope of work).
Where must the primary application and award be based?
Based on the eligibility restrictions described, the primary application and award must be within an eligible domestic (U.S.-based) organization, even if certain justified foreign components are included.
Are the award ceiling and expected number of awards provided?
No. The provided information states that the award ceiling and expected number of awards are not specified in the listed data.
What does it mean that budget expectations and project period guidance are not specified here?
It means the specific details on budget expectations, project period guidance, and any institute- or center-specific funding details are not included in the provided summary and would typically require consulting the full FOA text.
When was this opportunity created and what is the original closing date?
The source information lists a creation date of November 29, 2017, and an original closing date of April 11, 2019.
What is the core goal of this grant program in plain terms?
The core goal is to fund health services studies that do more than describe disparities; they should help produce real changes in health care delivery or systems that lead to better outcomes for minority populations and reduced health disparities.
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