PAR-21-161: Limited Competition: NEI - DOD Vision Research Collaborative (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2021.
National Institutes of Health offered grants to state and local governments. Applications closed on April 22, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 5, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR01
- Clinical trialsOptional
- Funded byNEI
- Median yearly award$378,709
- Typical project length5 years
- R01, Research Project Grant. NIH's standard grant for a defined research project led by a named investigator, usually for up to five years. Other open R01 notices.
Projects funded under PAR-21-161 were run by National Eye Institute (NEI, 1 project). Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your project before you apply; the notice lists them.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read PAR-21-161 in the NIH Guide.
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAR-23-141 | April 4, 2023 | Closed May 1, 2023 | Closed |
| PAR-22-117 | February 14, 2022 | Closed March 31, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 5, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 22, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 28, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; U.S. Territory or Possession.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (76% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to establish a joint initiative between the National Eye Institute (NEI) and the Vision Research Program (Vision Research Program) of the Department of Defense (DOD). Through this FOA, the NEI will support meritorious VRP proposals that were unable to be funded by the DOD.
Funded under PAR-21-161 so far
NIH funded 1 project under PAR-21-161 in fiscal 2021 to 2023, at 1 institution. The median yearly award was $378,709.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRC: Develop regenerative therapies for neurological vision loss | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth | 2023 | $378,709 |
Who has won Vision Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Vision Research (93.867) awarded $3.4 billion across 3,275 grant awards, an average of $1.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 137 | $139 million |
| The Leland Stanford Junior University | California | 87 | $96.5 million |
| The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco | California | 78 | $89.9 million |
| Duke University | North Carolina | 79 | $75.5 million |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | 57 | $73.9 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PAR-21-161 still open?
No. It closed on April 22, 2021.
Who can apply for Limited Competition: NEI - DOD Vision Research Collaborative (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)?
National Institutes of Health accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Limited Competition: NEI - DOD Vision Research Collaborative (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)?
Closed April 22, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has been funded under PAR-21-161?
NIH RePORTER lists 1 project funded under PAR-21-161 in fiscal 2021 to 2023, at 1 institution.
Who has won Vision Research grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Johns Hopkins University, The Leland Stanford Junior University, The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco. The program made 3,275 awards worth $3.4 billion in that time.
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