Approaching NIH For Support For A Computational Project

This section contains information on (1) active NIH and BISTI Consortium research and training opportunities in bioinformatics and (2) funding opportunities in biomedical computing for other agencies. Additional information on the NIH funding opportunities can be obtained from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. Information on "NIH Research and Training Opportunities", "How to Write a Research Grant Application", "What Happens to a Grant Application After It Is Received for Peer Review", and "Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About NIH Grants" is also available on the Internet.

Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their proposed projects with an NIH Institute or Center (IC) representative prior to preparing an application. NIH representatives can provide guidance regarding 1) the suitability of the project towards supporting the mission of the IC, 2) the most appropriate funding mechanism for the proposed work, and 3) whether or not the IC would encourage submittal. A list of technical and financial contacts for bioinformatics related projects is given at: http://www.bisti.nih.gov/bistic_contacts.cfm

BISTI Bioinformatics Research Opportunities:

• Coming soon: Announcement for Collaborating Projects related to the National Centers for Biomedical Computing.

• National Centers for Biomedical Computing - RFA-RM-04-022 - Released September 28, 2004.
  Mechanism: U54

• Continued Development and Maintenance of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Software - PA-02-141 - Released July 26, 2002
  Mechanism: R01

• Innovations in Biomedical Information Science and Technology: Phased Innovation Awards (R21/R33) - PAR-03-106 - Released April 17, 2003. Note: Corrected dates listed in NOT-OD-03-044
  Mechanisms: R21/R33, R01

• Innovations in Biomedical Information Science and Technology: SBIR/STTR Initiative - PAR-03-119 - Released May 12, 2003. Note: Corrected dates listed in NOT-OD-03-044
  Mechanisms: R41, R42, R43, R44

Past BISTI Bioinformatics Research Opportunities:

The below are no longer active, and are provided for historical reference only. Please do not submit under these PA(R)s.

• National Centers for Biomedical Computing - RFA-RM-04-003 (formerly RFA-RR-04-001) - Released September 29, 2003.

• Planning Grants: National Programs of Excellence in Biomedical Computing (Pre-NPEBC) - PAR-00-102 - Released June 29, 2000

• Innovations in Biomedical Information Science and Technology: Phased Innovation Awards (R21/R33) - PA-00-117 - Released June 29, 2000
• Innovations in Biomedical Information Science and Technology: SBIR/STTR Initiative - PA-00-118 - Released June 29, 2000

Other NIH Announcements in the Area of Computational Biology

• NIGMS National Centers for Systems Biology - RFA-GM-05-010
  Institute: NIGMS
  Mechanisms: P50

• Interagency Opportunities in Multi-Scale Modeling in Biomedical, Biological, and Behavioral Systems
  Institutes: NSF, NASA, DOE, NIBIB, NCI, NICHD, NIDA, NIEHS, NIGMS, NINDS, NLM
  Mechanisms: Various

• Knowledge Integration Across Distributed Heterogeneous Data Sources (SBIR/STTR) - PA-03-001
  Institutes: NCRR, NIMH, NCI, NHLBI, NIBIB
  Mechanisms: Various

• Tools For Collaborations That Involve Data Sharing - PAR-03-134
  Institutes: NSF, NCRR, NIBIB, NIDA, NIEHS, NIMH, NINDS, NLM
  Mechanism: R01

• Integrative Cancer Biology Programs - RFA-CA-04-013
  Institute: NCI
  Mechanisms: P20, P50

• Collaborative Research In Computational Neuroscience
  Institutes: NSF, NINDS, NIMH, NIDA, NIDCD, NIAAA, NIA, NIDCR, NIBIB, NEI
  Mechanisms: Various

• Neurotechnology Research, Development, and Enhancement - PA-04-006
  Institutes: NIMH, NIDCD, NICHD, NINDS, NIDA, NIA, NIBIB, NIDDK
  Mechanisms: R01, R21

• Pilot Projects for Models of Infectious Disease Agent Study (MIDAS) - RFA-GM-03-008. Click here for an FAQ and detailed information page.
  Institute: NIGMS
  Mechanism: U01

• Novel Technologies for In Vivo Imaging (R21/R33) - PAR-03-124
  Institutes: NCI, NIBIB
  Mechanisms: R21/R33, R33

• Technology Development for Biomedical Applications - PAR-03-075
  Institutes: NCRR, NIBIB, NHGRI, NIEHS
  Mechanisms: R21, R21/R33

• Current NLM Programs

• Cooperative Centers for Translational Research on Human Immunology and Biodefense - RFA-AI-03-015
  Institutes/Agencies: NIAID
  Mechanism: U19

• Cutting-Edge Basic Research Awards (CEBRA) - PAR-03-017
  Institutes/Agencies: NIDA
  Mechanisms: R01, R21

• Pilot Projects or Feasibility Studies for Genomic Mapping, Sequencing and Analysis (R21)
  Institutes/Agencies: NHGRI
  Mechanism: R21

• Technologies for Genomic Mapping, Sequencing and Analysis
  Institutes/Agencies: NHGRI
  Mechanisms: R01, P01

• Pharmacogenomics of Mood and Anxiety Disorders - RFA-MH-04-001
  Institutes/Agencies: NIMH, NIGMS
  Mechanism: R01

• Research Core Centers (P30) For Advanced Neuroinformatics Research - PAR-03-037
  Institutes/Agencies: NIMH, NIAAA, NIDA, NASA, NSF, DOE
  Mechanism: P30

• Innovative Exploratory Studies and Technology Development in Neuroinformatics Research - PAR-03-036
  Institutes/Agencies: NIMH, NHLBI, NIA, NIAAA, NIBIB, NICHD, NIDA, NIDCD, NIDCR, NLM, NASA, NSF, DOE
  Mechanism: R21

• Institutional Mentored Research Scientist Development Award for Neuroinformatics - PAR-03-034
  Institutes/Agencies: NIMH, NIA, NICHD, NIDA, NIDCR, NASA, NSF, DOE
  Mechanisms: K12

• The Human Brain Project (Neuroinformatics): Phase I - Feasibility; Phase I & II- Refinements, Maintenance And Integration - PAR-03-035
  Institutes/Agencies: NIMH, NCI, NHLBI, NIA, NIAAA, NIBIB, NICHD, NIDA, NICHD, NIDCR, NINDS, NLM, NSF, NASA, DOE
  Mechanisms: R01, P20, P01

• Joint NSF/NIH Initiative for Tools for Collaborations that Involve Data Sharing - PAR-03-134
  Institutes/Agencies: NCRR, NIBIB, NIDA, NIEHS, NIMH, NINDS, NLM, NSF
  Mechanism: R01

• Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science - PAR-02-021
  Institutes/Agencies: NHGRI, NIMH
  Mechanisms: P50, P20

• Joint DMS/NIGMS Initiative to Support Research in the Area of Mathematical Biology - NSF 02-125
  Institutes/Agencies: NIGMS, NSF

• Joint DMS/NIGMS Initiative to Support Research Grants in the Area of Mathematical Biology - NSF 01-128

• NIGMS Centers of Excellence in Complex Biomedical Systems Research - PA GM-01-001

• Administrative Supplements for Developing Computational Models in Drug Abuse and Addiction

• Bioengineering Research Partnerships - PA-01-024 - Released December l, 2000

• Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (NHGRI-CEGS) - PAR-00-101 - Released May 30, 2000

• Bioengineering Research Grants (BRG) - PAR-99-009 - Released October 29, 1998

NIH Bioinformatics Training Opportunities:

• Bioinformatics Training Opportunities by Level
• Bioinformatics Training Opportunities by Institutes and Centers

• NIH Research Training Opportunities

Information on Funded Grants and Projects for NIH/BISTIC Program Announcements

• Summary of Funded Software Maintenance Grants (PAR-02-141) for FY2003
  
  
• Summary of Funded preNPEBC Grants (PAR-00-102) for FY2003
  
  
• Summary of Funded BISTIC R21/R33 Grants (PA-00-117) for FY2003
  
  
• Summary of Funded BISTIC SBIR/STTR Grants (PA-00-118) for FY2003
• Summary of Funded preNPEBC Grants (PAR-00-102) for FY2002
  
  
• Summary of Funded BISTIC R21/R33 Grants (PA-00-117) for FY2002
  
  
• Summary of Funded BISTIC SBIR/STTR Grants (PA-00-118) for FY2002
• Summary of Funded preNPEBC Grants (PAR-00-102) for FY2001
  
  
• Summary of Funded BISTIC R21/R33 Grants (PA-00-117) for FY2001
  
  
• Summary of Funded BISTIC SBIR/STTR Grants (PA-00-118) for FY2001

Current Bioinformatics Funding Opportunities for Other Agencies:

• DARPA Bio-Computation Announcement BAA #01-26

• DOE Bioengineering Research Program
• DARPA Bio/Info/Micro Interface Research Program
• NSF Bioinformatics/Biotechnology Program

• The PhRMA Foundation's Center of Excellence in Integration of Genomics and Informatics.