NEI Research Grant for Vision-Related Secondary Data Analysis
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Direct costs up to $275,000 for the entire two-year project period
No more than $200,000 in direct costs may be requested in any single year
To fund meritorious vision-related research projects involving secondary data analyses using existing database resources.
To develop statistical methodologies for analyzing vision health data.
Researchers in vision health
Individuals affected by vision impairment or blindness
Eligible organization types include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, local and state governments, and tribal governments.
Nonprofits must have 501(c)(3) status or not, and small businesses are also eligible.
Eligible applicants can include non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities.
Foreign organizations and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are allowed.
Projects must involve secondary analyses of existing data collected from humans.
Applications must not propose the collection of new data or analyses of animal data.
Direct costs up to $275,000 for the entire project period.
No matching fund requirements specified.
Application due dates are set for specific cycles, with the next due date on October 16, 2027.
Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM local time of the applicant organization.
Applicant organizations may submit more than one application, provided each is scientifically distinct.
The NIH will not accept duplicate or overlapping applications under review at the same time.
Applications must follow the instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.
Specific milestones and timelines for data analysis and manuscript preparation must be included.
Applications will be evaluated based on overall impact, significance, innovation, rigor, and feasibility.
Applications undergo peer review and are evaluated for scientific and technical merit.
Relevance of the proposed project to program priorities and availability of funds will be considered.
Applications must not propose to collect new data or analyze animal data.
Ensuring compliance with all application instructions is critical to avoid delays or rejection.
Projects should align with NEI programs and priorities as described in the NEI Strategic Plan.
Leveraging existing data sets can provide unique opportunities for research that may not require extensive funding.
Demonstrating the significance of the proposed research and its alignment with NEI priorities.
Submitting applications that do not comply with the detailed instructions provided.
Engage with existing data sets that are of high programmatic interest to NEI.
Highlighting innovative methodologies and potential impacts on vision health can strengthen applications.