Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA AI 23 068
The Bat Immunology Network Research Projects (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) funding opportunity (RFA-AI-23-068) is a discretionary NIH grant program designed to build a coordinated research network focused on bat immunology. Its central goal is to support studies that map and explain the key cellular and molecular parts of the bat immune system and clarify how bats achieve protective immune responses. The science emphasis spans both innate immunity (early, broadly acting defenses) and adaptive immunity (more specific, memory-forming responses), with the overall intent of advancing a deeper, more mechanistic understanding of how bats respond to immune challenges.
A defining feature of this NOFO is the expectation that funded projects will not operate in isolation. Instead, the awards are meant to collectively form a collaborative research network, meaning awardees are anticipated to contribute to shared progress in the field rather than only producing stand-alone results. In practical terms, this kind of networked approach typically prioritizes research that can generate broadly useful knowledge, resources, datasets, methods, and comparable findings that help move the entire bat immunology community forward.
The award mechanism is an R01 research project grant, and clinical trials are not allowed under this opportunity. The listed award ceiling is $300,000. The program falls under the health funding activity category, with CFDA number 93.855, and is administered by the National Institutes of Health. The opportunity was created on 2023-12-13, and the original application closing date was 2024-05-24.
Eligibility is broad and includes many common applicant types across government, academia, nonprofit, and industry. Eligible domestic applicants include state, county, city or township, and special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and a range of nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), as well as for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and small businesses. The NOFO also explicitly highlights additional eligible applicant categories, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, AANAPISI institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, eligible federal agencies, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign organizations). This wide eligibility signals NIH interest in drawing on diverse expertise, infrastructure, and geographic perspectives to accelerate progress on foundational questions in bat immune function.Apply for RFA AI 23 068
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bat Immunology Network Research Projects (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.855.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-12-13.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-05-24. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Bat Immunology Network Research Projects (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) - RFA-AI-23-068
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Bat Immunology Network Research Projects (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" and is identified as RFA-AI-23-068.
Which agency administers this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What type of grant mechanism is used?
The award mechanism is an R01 research project grant.
Are clinical trials allowed under this NOFO?
No. Clinical trials are not allowed for this funding opportunity.
What is the overall purpose of this program?
The program is designed to build a coordinated research network focused on bat immunology. The central aim is to support studies that map and explain key cellular and molecular components of the bat immune system and clarify how bats achieve protective immune responses.
What scientific areas does the program emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes both innate immunity (early, broadly acting defenses) and adaptive immunity (more specific, memory-forming responses), with a strong focus on advancing mechanistic understanding of bat immune responses to immune challenges.
What makes this opportunity different from a typical stand-alone research award?
A defining expectation is that projects will operate as part of a collaborative research network rather than in isolation. Awardees are anticipated to contribute to shared progress across the field, not only to produce stand-alone results.
What does "collaborative research network" imply for funded projects?
Funded projects are intended to collectively form a coordinated network. In practical terms, this kind of approach typically prioritizes broadly useful outputs such as shared knowledge, resources, datasets, methods, and comparable findings that help move the bat immunology community forward.
What is the award ceiling?
The listed award ceiling is $300,000.
What is the funding activity category?
The opportunity falls under the health funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this program is 93.855.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on 2023-12-13.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was 2024-05-24.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many applicant types across government, academia, nonprofit, and industry, including domestic and non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign organizations) as explicitly noted in the opportunity description.
Are state, local, or special district governments eligible?
Yes. Eligible domestic applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments.
Are independent school districts eligible?
Yes. Independent school districts are listed as eligible domestic applicants.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education as well as private institutions of higher education.
Are federally recognized Native American tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are included among eligible domestic applicants.
Are public housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible domestic applicants.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. The opportunity includes nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) are eligible, and small businesses are also listed as eligible applicants.
Does the NOFO encourage participation from specific institution types?
Yes. The NOFO explicitly highlights additional eligible categories including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, AANAPISI institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations are explicitly highlighted as eligible applicant categories.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible federal agencies are listed among the additional eligible applicant categories.
Are regional organizations eligible?
Yes. Regional organizations are included among the additional eligible applicant categories.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are explicitly listed among eligible applicant categories.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) organizations eligible?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign organizations) as eligible applicants.
What is the main research focus area supported by this program?
The program supports research that maps and explains key cellular and molecular parts of the bat immune system and clarifies how bats achieve protective immune responses, spanning both innate and adaptive immunity.
What is the expected value of the network approach for the bat immunology field?
The network approach is intended to accelerate shared progress by encouraging production of broadly useful resources, datasets, methods, and findings that are comparable across projects and helpful to the wider bat immunology research community.
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