# Research Program Award (R35 Clinical Trial Optional)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-ns-21-020-research-program-award-r35-clinical-trial-optional/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/333323

> National Institutes of Health offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 30 awards worth $20.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 13, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-NS-21-020 |
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 13, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 30 |
| Total funding | $20.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.853 |

## 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); 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.

## What the grant funds

The purpose of the NINDS Research Program Award (RPA) is to provide longer-term support and increased freedom and flexibility to Program Directors (PDs)/Principal Investigators (PIs) to allow them to redirect their time away from the administrative burden of writing and managing multiple grant applications and towards engaging in the lab. This RPA affords investigators at most career stages the opportunity to advance their long-term research goals, rigorously explore exciting research opportunities, and mentor trainees, which support and align with the mission of NINDS. RPAs will support the overall research programs of NINDS-funded investigators for up to 8 years, at a level commensurate with a PD/PIs recent NINDS support (Part 2, Section II). This greater funding stability will provide eligible investigators increased security, allowing them to undertake research projects that require a longer timeframe or to embark upon research that breaks new ground. Research activities outside of the NINDS mission, or traditionally supported by another NIH Institute or Center, will not be considered through this program.

## Questions people ask

### Is RFA-NS-21-020 still open?

No. It closed on July 13, 2021.

### Who can apply for Research Program Award (R35 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 Program Award (R35 Clinical Trial Optional)?

Closed July 13, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

About $20.0 million in total across about 30 awards.

### Who has been funded under RFA-NS-21-020?

NIH RePORTER lists 9 projects funded under RFA-NS-21-020 in fiscal 2022 to 2026, at 9 institutions. The most were at University of California, San Diego, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah.

### Who has won Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The General Hospital Corporation, The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco, The Johns Hopkins University. The program made 8,641 awards worth $9.1 billion in that time.