NIH

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Presentation for University of Detroit Mercy (Drs
Pacini Kleinke, hosts) 1 May 2013
James C. Anthony (calling name Jim
Anthony) janthony_at_msu.edu http//www.epi.msu.edu/
faculty/anthony/
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Introduction to the R15 NIH Funding
Mechanism Academic Research Enhancement Award
(Parent R15) Program Announcement (PA) Number
PA-12-006
http//grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-
006.html
Acknowledgements to Dr. Harootunian for
development of some of these slides
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http//grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-
006.html
The purpose of the Academic Research Enhancement
Award (AREA) program is to stimulate research in
educational institutions that provide
baccalaureate or advanced degrees for a
significant number of the Nation's research
scientists, but that have not been major
recipients of NIH support. AREA grants create
opportunities for scientists and institutions,
otherwise unlikely to participate extensively in
NIH research programs, to contribute to the
Nation's biomedical and behavioral research
effort. AREA grants are intended to support
small-scale research projects proposed by faculty
members of eligible, domestic institutions, to
expose students to meritorious research projects,
and to strengthen the research environment of the
applicant institution.  
SMALL ????
300,000 PLUS Overhead
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Area Grant Information AREA contacts - Persons
to contact regarding AREA funding opportunities
and questions about IC research interests.
AREA Grant Research Objectives AREA FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions (e.g., 12 page
limit) Research Supplements to Promote
Diversity in Health-Related Research - Principal
Investigators holding an active Academic Research
Enhancement Award (R15) Grant also may apply for
a supplement under this program. Grantees must
check with the appropriate awarding component
before an application for a supplement is
submitted. Review Guidance for AREA
applications - AREA applications are evaluated
using the standard NIH review criteria for
unsolicited research grants. Reviewers will
assess the AREA-specific programmatic features of
an application under the Investigator and
Environment criteria.
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Submission Date Schedule Standard application
deadlines February 25, June 25, and October 25
AIDS-related research deadlines January 7, May
7, and September 7
Turnaround Time Review c. 4-5 months
later Summary statement c. 5-6 months
later Notice of award c. 9 months later, if
funded 1 re-submission allowed same dates as
shown above Success Likelihoods 2002-2006
25-42, depending upon the institute More
recently 20-25,
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• Compared to R01, R21, R03 mechanisms
• Not as much money as R01
• More time (duration) and money than R03 or R21
• It seems that no slack is being cut to anyone in
  the peer review process. An R15 requires just as
  much science innovation and rigor as an R03, R21,
  or R01.
• The added advantage is in the payline on the
  scoring chart as shown on the next slide
  judgment call within the funding agency.

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Payline for R15, R21, or R03 might be at the 4-5
level. Payline for R01 more typically at the 1-2
level..
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Within NIH Category of Research Project Grants
(RPGs)

• R15 300,000 direct cost total to stimulate
  research at colleges and universities that have
  not recently received significant NIH support.
  Project can run 1-3 years. No harm in asking for
  3 years if the research requires it. Can be
  renewed for 2nd and renewable periods of support.
• R21 Two-year grant for exploratory/
  developmental research 275,000 direct costs for
  up to 2 years). Cannot be renewed for a second
  period of support.
• R03 1-2 year grant award for small projects
  completed in short period, up to 100,000 total
  (50K/year).
• R01 Original and historically oldest NIH grant
  mechanism. NIH big league work.
• Note These are the only four R grants allowed
  to use the modular (translationsimplified)
  budgeting approach (provided cost threshold is
  not crossed).

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• R15 unique opportunities
• Special supplements are available to recruit and
  support high school and college students from
  underrepresented populations.
• So check out R15 AREA Award past awardees,
  current guidelines, FAQs, contact information,
  and lots more.
• Other R15 resources
• Sample PI biographical sketch
• Sample Modular Budget
• Contact Information
• Questions regarding eligibility, policies,
  procedures, and other administrative aspects of
  the NIH AREA program should be referred first to
  the Office of Sponsored Programs at the
  educational institution.
• All programmatic and scientific questions should
  be directed to NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs)
  sponsoring the AREA program. See AREA contacts.
• For NIH-wide policy and other questions about the
  AREA program, please contact the R15 mailbox 
  R15_at_mail.nih.gov.

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Getting Ideas for Viable R15 Awards

• NIH Project Reporter
• http//projectreporter.nih.gov/reporter.cfm

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http//projectreporter.nih.gov/reporter.cfm
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Click on the hot link to see abstract summary and
other details
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RESULTS OBTAINED BY COMBINING SOCIAL AND
BEHAVIORAL IN THE QUERY SEARCH FIELD
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MORE RESULTS OBTAINED BY COMBINING SOCIAL AND
BEHAVIORAL IN THE QUERY SEARCH FIELD
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IDEA GENERATION LINK UP WITH ALREADY FUNDED R01
PROJECTS NEARBY.
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IDEA GENERATION LINK UP WITH ALREADY FUNDED R01
PROJECTS OR FROM A DISTANCE.
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Why Am I Here?

• A. MSU faculty generally are not eligible for
  R15.
• (But we can collaborate !!!)
• B. Recruitment of potential research fellows
• Lots of pertinent ideas of mutual interest we can
  discuss,
• if you are interested.
• University/College Student Behavioral Health
  Issues
• Obesity research
• Cost of care issues
• End of life issues
• Early life development
• End of life development
• Zoonotic disease epidemiology
• Biobehavioral pig model to complement non-human
  primate model

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Questions?