# Research on Bioethical Issues Related to Bionic and Robotic Device Development and Translation (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-eb-23-005-research-on-bioethical-issues-related-to-bionic-and/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/347840

> National Institutes of Health offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on January 22, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-EB-23-005 |
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | January 22, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.286 |

## Who can apply

- 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 eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

## What the grant funds

Ethical considerations are intrinsic to the conduct of robotic and bionic device research. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications that propose research on ethical questions associated with all stages of the design, testing, and/or implementation of bionic and robotic devices.

## Questions people ask

### Is RFA-EB-23-005 still open?

No. It closed on January 22, 2025.

### Who can apply for Research on Bioethical Issues Related to Bionic and Robotic Device Development and Translation (R21 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 Research on Bioethical Issues Related to Bionic and Robotic Device Development and Translation (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)?

Closed January 22, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### Who has been funded under RFA-EB-23-005?

NIH RePORTER lists 6 projects funded under RFA-EB-23-005 in fiscal 2024 to 2026, at 6 institutions. The most were at University of Virginia, University of North Texas HLTH Sci Ctr, Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru.

### Who has won Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The General Hospital Corporation, The Johns Hopkins University, The Leland Stanford Junior University. The program made 1,983 awards worth $1.8 billion in that time.