Grant Details

General Overview

Grant Name and Funding Organization

Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG)

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Total Funding Amount and Duration

Total funding amount: $275,000

Duration: 2 years

Primary Objective and Mission Statement

To encourage submissions of exploratory/developmental bioengineering research grant applications.

Focus on demonstrating feasibility and potential utility of new capabilities or improvements in biomedical research.

Key Stakeholders and Beneficiaries

Biomedical researchers

Healthcare providers

Patients

Grant Program Context and History

Reissue of PAR-22-090

Updated to align with agency priorities

Funding Source and Type

NIH funding

Grant type: R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant

Significance within Funding Landscape

Supports innovative research that may not have extensive preliminary data.

Encourages multidisciplinary approaches to biomedical challenges.

Grant Frequency

Recurring grant opportunity with multiple application deadlines.

Organizational Aspects

Eligible Organization Types

Higher Education Institutions

Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status)

For-Profit Organizations

Small Businesses

Local Governments

State Governments

County Governments

City or Township Governments

Special District Governments

Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized and Other)

Federal Governments

U.S. Territory or Possession

Independent School Districts

Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities

Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

Faith-based or Community-based Organizations

Regional Organizations

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations)

Specific Qualifications and Certifications Needed

Must complete registrations in System for Award Management (SAM), eRA Commons, and Grants.gov.

Geographic Location Requirements

Open to U.S. and foreign organizations.

Track Record and Experience Requirements

Not specified.

Partnership or Consortium Requirements

Not specified.

Inclusivity and Diversity Considerations

Encourages diverse approaches and participation.

Previous Relationship with Funder Considerations

Not specified.

Organizational Maturity Requirements

Not specified.

Scope and Focus

Primary Focus Areas and Priorities

Bioengineering research addressing biomedical challenges.

Target Sectors and Themes

Biomedical research

Clinical care delivery

Target Beneficiaries and Stakeholders

Patients

Healthcare providers

Biomedical researchers

Geographic Coverage Requirements

Domestic and foreign applications accepted.

Scope Limitations and Exclusions

Applications proposing clinical trials are not allowed.

Expected Outcomes and Deliverables

Demonstration of feasibility and potential utility of new capabilities.

Alignment Requirements with Funder Priorities

Must align with NIH missions and priorities.

Impact Expectations

Social, economic, and health improvements.

Project Scale Requirements

Projects may include feasibility assessments and early development.

Sustainability Expectations

Not specified.

Technical Details

Technical Expertise Requirements

Must demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary for proposed research.

Infrastructure Requirements

Not specified.

Team Composition and Qualification Requirements

Must include qualified Principal Investigators.

Research Methodology Requirements

Must provide a credible research strategy.

Quality Standards and Expectations

Must adhere to NIH standards.

Technical Documentation Requirements

Must follow application instructions in the Application Guide.

Risk Management Expectations

Must anticipate difficulties and discuss possible workarounds.

Intellectual Property Policies

Not specified.

Technology Specifications

Not specified.

Technical Partnerships Expectations

Not specified.

Security and Data Protection Requirements

Must comply with data management and sharing policies.

Technical Compliance Standards

Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.

Financial Structure

Budget Range and Limitations

Total direct costs may not exceed $275,000 over two years.

Eligible and Ineligible Costs

Not specified.

Matching Fund Requirements

Not required.

Co-financing Requirements

Not specified.

Payment Schedule and Mechanisms

Not specified.

Financial Reporting Requirements

Must comply with NIH reporting requirements.

Audit Requirements

Must comply with NIH audit requirements.

Financial Sustainability Expectations

Not specified.

Cost-sharing Structures

Not required.

Indirect Cost Policies

Not specified.

Budget Flexibility Parameters

Not specified.

Financial Guarantees Required

Not specified.

Timeline and Implementation

Application Deadlines and Submission Windows

Earliest submission date: January 16, 2025

Multiple deadlines through 2027.

Grant Duration Parameters

Maximum project period: 2 years.

Implementation Timeline Expectations

Not specified.

Reporting Schedule and Frequency

Annual reporting required.

Key Milestones and Deliverables Timeline

Not specified.

Monitoring and Evaluation Requirements

Must comply with NIH evaluation requirements.

Implementation Phases Requirements

Not specified.

Extension Possibilities

Not specified.

Project Planning Requirements

Must provide a plan and timeline.

Progress Tracking Mechanisms

Not specified.

Post-grant Period Expectations

Not specified.

Compliance and Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Must comply with federal regulations.

Required Permits and Authorizations

Not specified.

Data Protection and Privacy Regulations

Must comply with data management and sharing policies.

Environmental Compliance Requirements

Not specified.

Ethical Standards and Requirements

Must adhere to ethical standards in research.

International Collaboration Regulations

Not specified.

Industry-specific Regulatory Compliance

Not specified.

Labor Standards Compliance

Not specified.

Tax Implications and Requirements

Not specified.

Reporting Compliance Requirements

Must comply with NIH reporting requirements.

Accessibility and Inclusion Standards

Not specified.

Legal Framework Compliance

Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.

Application Process

Required Documentation and Materials

Must follow application instructions in the Application Guide.

Application Procedure and Steps

Applications must be submitted electronically.

Evaluation Criteria and Scoring System

Applications evaluated for scientific and technical merit.

Review Process and Timeline

Applications undergo peer review and advisory council review.

Selection Criteria and Priorities

Scientific and technical merit, availability of funds, relevance to program priorities.

Pre-application Requirements

Not specified.

Submission Format and Platform

Must use Grants.gov or NIH ASSIST system.

Supporting Materials Required

Not specified.

Interview or Presentation Requirements

Not specified.

Application Assistance Availability

Contact eRA Service Desk for assistance.

Resubmission Policies

Resubmissions allowed under specific conditions.

Special Considerations

Unique Aspects or Requirements

Applications must demonstrate feasibility and potential utility.

Potential Challenges or Limitations

Applications perceived as risky may face additional scrutiny.

Strategic Alignment Opportunities

Must align with NIH missions.

Competitive Advantages Factors

Innovative approaches may enhance competitiveness.

Cross-cutting Themes

Encourages multidisciplinary collaboration.

Innovation Requirements or Preferences

Must demonstrate innovative approaches to biomedical challenges.

Research Component Requirements

Must include a credible research strategy.

Risk Tolerance and Mitigation Expectations

Must anticipate difficulties and discuss workarounds.

Cultural and Contextual Considerations

Not specified.

Knowledge Sharing Expectations

Not specified.

Previous Funding Patterns

Historical Grant Recipients Profile

Not specified.

Success Rate Statistics

Not specified.

Grant Size Trends

Maximum funding amount is $275,000.

Recurring Grantee Patterns

Not specified.

Geographic Distribution Patterns

Not specified.

Sector Concentration Patterns

Not specified.

Emerging Priority Areas

Focus on cancer risks and prevention strategies.

Changes in Funding Criteria Over Time

Updated to align with agency priorities.

Success Stories and Case Studies

Not specified.

Lessons Learned from Previous Cycles

Not specified.

Grant Details

bioengineering biomedical research healthcare innovation cancer clinical research multidisciplinary research grants
Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG)
PAR-25-346
NIH Grants
EDU NGO ENTERPRISE PUBLIC RESEARCH SME OTHER
US
HEALTHCARE OTHER
IDEA DEVELOPMENT
0-10 11-50 51-250 251-500 500+
SDG3
FUNDING RESEARCH_DEVELOPMENT
None
275000.00
None
275000.00
USD
None
Oct. 16, 2027, 10 p.m.
March 2025 - July 2028