PAR-21-167: Development of Animal Models and Related Biological Materials for Research (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Development of Animal Models and Related Biological Materials for Research (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PAR-25-273). Status: Due dates in the notice, expires January 7, 2028. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2021.
National Institutes of Health offered grants of up to $200,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on November 14, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 15, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$200,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR21
- Clinical trialsNot allowed
- Funded byOD
- Median yearly award$221,250
- Typical project length2 years
- R21, Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant. Early, exploratory ideas that may not have preliminary data yet, usually for up to two years. Other open R21 notices.
Projects funded under PAR-21-167 were run by NIH Office of the Director (OD, 48 projects). 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-21-167 in the NIH Guide.
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAR-25-273 | November 15, 2024 | Due dates in the notice, expires January 7, 2028 | Open |
Key dates
| Posted | March 17, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 14, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 14, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 15 applicant types the notice lists
- 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 (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Projects NIH funded under this notice had a median yearly award of $221,250; it allows up to $200,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (80% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) encourages innovative research to develop, characterize, and improve animal models, biological materials, and novel technologies to better understand human health and disease. This FOA also seeks projects aimed at improving the diagnosis and control of diseases that interfere with animal use for biomedical research. The proposed project must have broad application to multiple NIH Institutes or Centers (ICs) to align with the Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP) trans-NIH mission. The proposed studies must explore multiple body systems or evaluate diseases that impact multiple body systems. Applications that develop models focused on a specific disease or area of research, or only propose studies primarily relevant to a single NIH IC will be considered not acceptable to this FOA.
Funded under PAR-21-167 so far
NIH funded 48 projects under PAR-21-167 in fiscal 2022 to 2026, at 37 institutions. The median yearly award was $221,250.
Who has won Research Infrastructure Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Research Infrastructure Programs (93.351) awarded $1.4 billion across 1,102 grant awards, an average of $1.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California, Davis | California | 27 | $102 million |
| Oregon Health & Science University | Oregon | 18 | $92.1 million |
| University of Washington | Washington | 7 | $79.5 million |
| Emory University | Georgia | 14 | $78.3 million |
| The Administrators of Tulane Educational Fund | Louisiana | 10 | $68.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, PAR-25-273, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PAR-21-167 still open?
No. It closed on November 14, 2024. A newer notice is open: PAR-25-273, due dates in the notice, expires January 7, 2028.
Who can apply for Development of Animal Models and Related Biological Materials for Research (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
National Institutes of Health accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Development of Animal Models and Related Biological Materials for Research (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
Closed November 14, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $200,000 each.
Who has been funded under PAR-21-167?
NIH RePORTER lists 48 projects funded under PAR-21-167 in fiscal 2022 to 2026, at 37 institutions. The most were at Baylor College of Medicine, Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, University of California, San Francisco.
Who has won Research Infrastructure Programs grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of California, Davis, Oregon Health & Science University, University of Washington. The program made 1,102 awards worth $1.4 billion in that time.
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