Full Text PAR-97-012 SMALL GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE NIDCD NIH GUIDE, Volume 25, Number 41, November 29, 1996 PA NUMBER: PAR-97-012 P.T. 34 Keywords: Communicative Disorders, Hearing Communicative Disorders, Speech Hearing 0775017 National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Application Receipt Date: December 20, 1996; April 22, 1997; August 22, 1997 PURPOSE This program announcement (PA) supersedes all previous program announcements of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) Small Grant (R03) Program for support of pilot research that is likely to lead to a subsequent individual research project grant (R01) or a First Independent Research Support and Transition (FIRST) (R29) award application. The research must be focused on one or more of the areas within the biomedical and behavioral scientific mission of the NIDCD: hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, or language. HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000 The Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to achieving the health promotion and disease prevention objectives of "Healthy People 2000," a PHS-led national activity for setting priority areas. This PA, Small Grant Program for the NIDCD, is related to the priority area of clinical prevention services. Potential applicants may obtain a copy of "Healthy People 2000" (Full Report: Stock No. 017-001-11474-0 or Summary Report: Stock No. 017-001-11473-1) through the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9325 (telephone 202-512-1800). ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Applications may be submitted by domestic for-profit and non-profit organizations, public and private, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, units of state and local governments, and eligible agencies of the Federal government. Racial/ethnic minority individuals, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Institutions located in foreign countries are not eligible to apply for this program. Current and previous recipients of NIH research grants such as Research Project Grants (R01), FIRST (R29), or NIH Academic Research Enhancement Awards (R15) awards are ineligible for this Small Grant Program, as are principal investigators of research subprojects of Research Program Projects (P01) and Centers (P50 and P60). Current and previous recipients of Small Grants (R03), excluding Minority Dissertation Small Grant Awards, are also ineligible. Individuals who have served as principal investigators on other Federally-funded research grants are also ineligible. Before completion of the R03, investigators are encouraged to seek continuing support for a promising program of research through a research project grant (R01) or FIRST (R29) award. However, R01 or R29 support may not be held concurrently with an R03 until the final year of the R03 support. Guidelines addressing scientific and budgetary overlap still apply. Former recipients of Mentored Research Scientists Development Awards (K01), or Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards (K08) (formerly called Clinical Investigator Development Awards) are eligible for this Small Grant Program; however, an individual may not hold an R03 award concurrently with a K01 or K08 award. Former recipients of Individual (F32) or Institutional (T32) National Research Service Award training support are eligible for this Small Grant Program; however, the Small Grant award cannot be held concurrently with this support. Investigators who have questions about eligibility should contact one of the program officials listed under INQUIRIES. MECHANISM OF SUPPORT This PA will use the small grant (R03) mechanism. The small grant funds may not be used to supplement projects currently supported by Federal or non-Federal funds, or to support thesis or dissertation research. Applicants may request up to $35,000 (direct costs) per year through the R03 mechanism. The grant may not exceed three years and is not renewable. RESEARCH OBJECTIVES The Small Grant Program is designed to support basic and clinical research of scientists who are in the early stages of pursuing an independent research career. INCLUSION OF WOMEN AND MINORITIES IN RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN SUBJECTS It is the policy of the NIH that women and members of minority groups and their subpopulations must be included in all NIH supported biomedical and behavioral research projects involving human subjects, unless a clear and compelling rationale and justification are provided that inclusion is inappropriate with respect to the health of the subjects or the purpose of the research. This policy results from the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993 (Section 492B of Public Law 103-43) and supersedes and strengthens the previous policies (Concerning the Inclusion of Women in Study Populations, and Concerning the Inclusion of Minorities in Study Populations) which have been in effect since 1990. The new policy contains some provisions that are substantially different from the 1990 policy. All investigators proposing research involving human subjects should read the "NIH Guidelines for Inclusion of Women and Minorities as Subjects in Clinical Research", which have been published in the Federal Register of March 28, 1994 (FR 59 14508-14513) and reprinted in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, Volume 23, Number 11, March 18, 1994. Investigators also may obtain copies of the policy from the program staff listed under INQUIRIES. Program staff also may provide additional relevant information concerning the policy. APPLICATION PROCEDURES Applications are to be submitted on the grant application form PHS 398 (rev. 5/95) and prepared according to the directions in the application packet, with the exceptions noted below. Applications kits are available at most institutional offices of sponsored research and may be obtained from the Grants Information Office, Office of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, MSC 7910, Bethesda, MD 20892-7910, telephone 301/710-0267, email: ASKNIH@odrockm1.od.nih.gov. On the face page of the application: Item 2, Type "Small Grant Program NIDCD" in "Title" box. Check the "YES" box. Sections a-d: Do not exceed a total of five pages for the following sections: Specific Aims, Background and Significance, Preliminary Studies/Progress Report, and Research Design and Methods. Tables and figures are included in the five page limitation. For revised applications, an additional introduction not to exceed one-half page is allowed. This introduction should respond to the comments and concerns of the Initial Review Group delineated in the summary statement. Applications that exceed the page limitation or NIH requirements for type size and margins (refer to PHS 398 application for details) will be returned to the investigator. The five page limitation does not include Sections e-i (Human Subjects, Vertebrate Animals, Consortia, Literature Cited, etc.). Appendix materials are not allowed. Use the mailing label in the application kit to mail the original and three copies of the application to: DIVISION OF RESEARCH GRANTS NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH 6701 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE, SUITE 1040 - MSC-7710 BETHESDA, MD 20892-7710 BETHESDA, MD 20817 (for express/courier service) To ensure that the application is received in sufficient time for the review, send two copies of the application to: Acting Chief, Scientific Review Branch National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Executive Plaza South, Room 400-C 6120 Executive Boulevard MSC 7180 Bethesda, MD 20892-7180 Rockville, MD 20852 (for express/courier service) The submission, review, and award schedule for the Small Grant Program for FY 97 (these dates likely will differ for FY 98) is: Application Receipt Dates for: Dec 20 Apr 22 Aug 22 NIDCD Committee Review: Feb/Mar Jun/Jul Oct/Nov Council Review: May Oct Jan Earliest Funding: Aug Jan May Only one Small Grant application may be submitted by a principal investigator per receipt date. Applicants may not submit an R01 or R29 application on the same topic concurrently (to be considered at the same National Advisory Council cycle) with the submission of a Small Grant application. REVIEW CONSIDERATIONS A review committee of the NIDCD will evaluate each Small Grant application in accordance with the usual NIH peer review procedures and criteria, which include: o Scientific, technical, or clinical significance and originality of the proposed research. o Appropriateness and adequacy of the experimental approach and methodology proposed to carry out the research. o Appropriateness of the statistical methods proposed to analyze the results. o Potential of the proposed studies to lead to more extensive research. o Qualifications and research experience of the principal investigator. o Availability of resources necessary to conduct the research, including information beyond what is requested in the submitted budget (such as support for salaries, equipment and supplies). o Appropriateness of the proposed budget, resources, and timetable in relation to the scope of the proposed research. o The adequacy of the proposed means for protecting against or minimizing potential adverse effects upon humans, animals, or the environment. o Adequacy of adherence to guidelines for including gender and minority representation in any study population involving humans. Applications will be subsequently reviewed by the National Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Advisory Council. AWARD CRITERIA The award of grants is contingent on (1) the receipt of applications of high scientific merit; (2) responsiveness to this program announcement, including the eligibility of investigators; (3)relevance to the mission of the NIDCD; and (4) the availability of appropriated funds. INQUIRIES Inquiries are encouraged. The opportunity to clarify any issues or questions from potential applicants is welcome. Direct inquiries regarding programmatic issues to: Hearing Dr. Chyren Hunter Telephone: (301) 402-3461 Email: Chyren_Hunter@NIH.GOV Balance/Vestibular Dr. Daniel Sklare Telephone: (301) 496-1804 Email: Daniel_Sklare@NIH.GOV Taste Dr. Jack Pearl Telephone: (301) 402-3464 Email: Jack_Pearl@NIH.GOV Smell Dr. Rochelle Small Telephone: (301) 402-3464 Email: Rochelle_Small@NIH.GOV Voice/Speech Dr. Beth Ansel Telephone: (301) 402-3461 Email: Beth_Ansel@NIH.GOV Language Dr. Judith Cooper Telephone: (301) 496-5061 Email: Judith_Cooper@NIH.GOV The address and FAX number for the above named persons are: Division of Human Communication National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Executive Plaza South, Room 400-C 6120 Executive Boulevard MSC-7180 Bethesda, MD 20892-7180 FAX: (301) 402-6251 Direct inquiries regarding fiscal matters to: Sharon Hunt Grants Management Office National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Executive Plaza South, Room 400-B 6120 Executive Boulevard MSC-7180 Bethesda, MD 20892-7180 Telephone: (301) 402-0909 AUTHORITY AND REGULATIONS This program is described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 93.173. Awards are made under authorization of the Public Health Service Act, Title IV, Part A (Public Law 78-410), as amended by Public Law 99-158, 42 USC 241 and 285) and administered under PHS grants policies and Federal Regulations 42 CFR 52 and 45 CFR Part 74. This program is not subject to the intergovernmental review requirements of Executive Order 12372 or Health Systems Agency review. The PHS strongly encourages all grant and contract recipients to provide a smoke-free workplace and promote the non-use of all tobacco products. In addition, Public Law 103-227, the Pro-Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking in certain facilities (or in some cases, any portion of a facility) in which regular or routine education, library, day care, health care or early childhood development services are provided to children. This is consistent with the PHS mission to protect and advance the physical and mental health of the American people. .
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