PAR-22-141: NEI Research Grant for Vision-Related Secondary Data Analysis (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: NEI Research Grant for Vision-Related Secondary Data Analysis (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PAR-25-357). Status: Due dates in the notice, expires October 16, 2027. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2022.
National Institutes of Health offered grants of up to $275,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on January 1, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 2, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$275,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR21
- Clinical trialsNot allowed
- Funded byNEI
- Median yearly award$383,000
- 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-22-141 were run by National Eye Institute (NEI, 17 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-22-141 in the NIH Guide.
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAR-25-357 | January 2, 2025 | Due dates in the notice, expires October 16, 2027 | Open |
Key dates
| Posted | March 15, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 1, 2025 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | January 31, 2025 |
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); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Projects NIH funded under this notice had a median yearly award of $383,000; it allows up to $275,000 per award.
- 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 goal of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to fund meritorious vision-related research projects that involve secondary data analyses using existing database resources. The development of statistical methodology necessary for improving methods to analyze vision health data using existing vision data may also be proposed.
Funded under PAR-22-141 so far
NIH funded 17 projects under PAR-22-141 in fiscal 2023 to 2026, at 14 institutions. The median yearly award was $383,000.
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. Apply under the newer notice, PAR-25-357, 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-22-141 still open?
No. It closed on January 1, 2025. A newer notice is open: PAR-25-357, due dates in the notice, expires October 16, 2027.
Who can apply for NEI Research Grant for Vision-Related Secondary Data Analysis (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 NEI Research Grant for Vision-Related Secondary Data Analysis (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
Closed January 1, 2025. 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 $275,000 each.
Who has been funded under PAR-22-141?
NIH RePORTER lists 17 projects funded under PAR-22-141 in fiscal 2023 to 2026, at 14 institutions. The most were at Ohio State University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Colorado Denver.
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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