RFA-AT-21-006: Neural Mechanisms of Force-Based Manipulations: High Priority Research Networks (U24 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 nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on July 14, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 23, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeU24
- Clinical trialsOptional
- Funded byNCCIH
- Median yearly award$617,936
- Typical project length5 years
- U24, Resource-Related Research Project Cooperative Agreement. Shared research resources such as data centers or coordinating centers, with substantial NIH involvement. Other open U24 notices.
Projects funded under RFA-AT-21-006 were run by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH, 3 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 RFA-AT-21-006 in the NIH Guide.
Key dates
| Posted | March 23, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 14, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 19, 2021 |
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; 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?
- Most of the money in the 2 programs behind this notice (76% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This proposed initiative aims to solicit applications that focus on developing resources by refining and testing key concepts that will advance and further support the study of the neurocircuitry of force-based manipulations. This grant funding initiative will support research networks through meetings, conferences, small-scale pilot research, multidisciplinary cross training (such as intensive workshops, summer institutes, or visiting scholar programs), and information dissemination to foster the growth and development of research in the specified priority areas listed below.
Funded under RFA-AT-21-006 so far
NIH funded 3 projects under RFA-AT-21-006 in fiscal 2022 to 2026, at 3 institutions. The median yearly award was $617,936.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPINE-WORK: An inclusive research community to study and improve force-based manipulations for spine pain | University of Pennsylvania | 2026 | $632,484 |
| NeuronS_MATTR Network: Neuronal & Systems Mechanisms of Affective Touch & Therapeutic Tissue Manipulation Research Network | University of California Berkeley | 2026 | $615,825 |
| Force-Based Manipulations Research Network | University of Alabama at Birmingham | 2026 | $516,338 |
Who has won Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders (93.853) awarded $9.1 billion across 8,641 grant awards, an average of $1.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The General Hospital Corporation | Massachusetts | 203 | $288 million |
| The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco | California | 248 | $277 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 230 | $276 million |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | New York | 188 | $226 million |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Michigan | 179 | $221 million |
Who has won Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health (93.213) awarded $575 million across 653 grant awards, an average of $880,790 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Univ | Connecticut | 15 | $25.9 million |
| The General Hospital Corporation | Massachusetts | 23 | $23.1 million |
| Duke University | North Carolina | 11 | $20.0 million |
| The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco | California | 16 | $15.2 million |
| Regents of the University of Minnesota | Minnesota | 13 | $15.0 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 RFA-AT-21-006 still open?
No. It closed on July 14, 2021.
Who can apply for Neural Mechanisms of Force-Based Manipulations: High Priority Research Networks (U24 Clinical Trial Optional)?
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 Neural Mechanisms of Force-Based Manipulations: High Priority Research Networks (U24 Clinical Trial Optional)?
Closed July 14, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has been funded under RFA-AT-21-006?
NIH RePORTER lists 3 projects funded under RFA-AT-21-006 in fiscal 2022 to 2026, at 3 institutions. The most were at University of Pennsylvania, University of California Berkeley, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Who has won Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Yale Univ, The General Hospital Corporation, Duke University. The program made 653 awards worth $575 million in that time.
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