Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 18 210
The NIH funding opportunity titled "The Health of Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Populations (R15 Clinical Trial Optional)" (PA 18-210) supports research meant to strengthen scientific knowledge about the health of sexual and gender minority populations and to translate that knowledge into more effective interventions, care, and services. The central aim is to improve understanding of health status, health risks, and health outcomes in diverse groups, with a clear emphasis on populations that have been understudied and that may face distinctive or elevated health risk profiles. The FOA explicitly includes, among others, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex populations, and it invites work that can help clarify both the causes of health disparities and practical approaches to reducing them.
This announcement uses the NIH R15 mechanism (commonly associated with the Academic Research Enhancement Award concept), and it is labeled "Clinical Trial Optional," meaning applicants may propose studies that do or do not include clinical trials, as long as the proposed work aligns with the missions of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers. The scope is intentionally broad: applicants can propose basic research, social science research, behavioral research, clinical research, and health services research. In practice, that breadth allows projects ranging from foundational studies of biological or psychosocial mechanisms, to community-based studies of prevention and risk, to applied research on improving clinical care delivery, access, quality, and outcomes for SGM individuals.
Eligibility is structured to support institutions that do not already receive large amounts of NIH funding. Eligible applicant types include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other organizations that meet the announcement requirements. The FOA also highlights additional eligible applicant categories such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), eligible federal agencies, and faith-based or community-based organizations. Beyond fitting into an eligible organization category, applicants must satisfy two specific criteria: first, the organization must offer baccalaureate or advanced degrees in biomedical or behavioral sciences; second, the organization must not have received more than 6 million dollars per year in total NIH research support (counting both direct costs and indirect/F and A costs) in each of four of the last seven years. That funding cap is a key gatekeeper and is meant to keep the program focused on institutions with comparatively limited NIH research portfolios.
The opportunity is limited to U.S.-based applicant organizations. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible. However, the FOA allows foreign components as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, which generally means a U.S. applicant may include certain aspects of the work involving foreign collaborators or foreign performance sites when scientifically justified and allowable under NIH policy.
Administrative details provided in the source include that the sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health, the instrument type is a grant, and the opportunity is categorized under discretionary funding. The original closing date listed is 2018-09-07, and the record creation date is 2017-11-06. Multiple CFDA numbers are associated with the announcement (including 93.121, 93.173, 93.242, 93.279, 93.307, 93.393, 93.394, 93.395, 93.396, 93.399, 93.855, 93.856, 93.865), reflecting the involvement of multiple NIH Institutes and Centers and the broad range of programmatic areas that may fit under the FOA. Award ceiling and expected awards are not specified in the provided text, so applicants would typically look to the full FOA and NIH guidance for budget expectations, project period norms, and any institute-specific considerations.Apply for PA 18 210
- The National Institutes of Health in the education, health, income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The Health of Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Populations (R15 Clinical Trial Optional)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.121, 93.173, 93.242, 93.279, 93.307, 93.393, 93.394, 93.395, 93.396, 93.399, 93.855, 93.856, 93.865.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2017-11-06.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2018-09-07. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and identifier of this NIH funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "The Health of Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Populations (R15 Clinical Trial Optional)" and is identified as PA 18-210.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support research that strengthens scientific knowledge about the health of sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations and translates that knowledge into more effective interventions, care, and services. A core focus is improving understanding of health status, health risks, and health outcomes across diverse SGM groups, especially populations that have been understudied and may face distinctive or elevated health risk profiles.
Which populations are explicitly included under "sexual and gender minority (SGM)" in this announcement?
The FOA explicitly includes, among others, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex populations. It also emphasizes diverse groups within SGM communities, particularly those that are understudied.
What types of research does the FOA allow?
The scope is intentionally broad and includes basic research, social science research, behavioral research, clinical research, and health services research, as long as the proposed work aligns with the missions of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers.
Does this opportunity require a clinical trial?
No. It is labeled "Clinical Trial Optional," meaning applicants may propose studies that include clinical trials or studies that do not include clinical trials, provided the work fits the FOA and the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers.
What kinds of project topics fit within the broad scope described?
Examples consistent with the described scope include foundational studies of biological or psychosocial mechanisms, community-based studies of prevention and risk, and applied research aimed at improving clinical care delivery, access, quality, and outcomes for SGM individuals. The FOA also invites work that clarifies causes of health disparities and practical approaches to reducing them.
What funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This announcement uses the NIH R15 mechanism, commonly associated with the Academic Research Enhancement Award concept.
Who can apply (in general terms)?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other organizations that meet the announcement requirements, with the program structured to support institutions that do not already receive large amounts of NIH funding.
What specific organization types are highlighted as eligible in the provided information?
The FOA highlights additional eligible categories including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), eligible federal agencies, and faith-based or community-based organizations (as long as they meet the announcement requirements).
Are there special eligibility criteria related to degrees offered by the applicant organization?
Yes. The applicant organization must offer baccalaureate or advanced degrees in biomedical or behavioral sciences.
Is there an NIH funding cap that affects eligibility?
Yes. The organization must not have received more than 6 million dollars per year in total NIH research support (including both direct costs and indirect/F and A costs) in each of four of the last seven years. This cap is intended to keep the program focused on institutions with comparatively limited NIH research portfolios.
Is this opportunity limited to U.S. applicants?
Yes. The opportunity is limited to U.S.-based applicant organizations. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization include non-U.S. components in its application?
Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible. However, the FOA allows foreign components as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, which generally means certain foreign collaborations or foreign performance sites may be included when scientifically justified and allowable under NIH policy.
Who is the sponsoring agency and what kind of funding instrument is this?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The instrument type is a grant, and it is categorized under discretionary funding.
When was the opportunity record created and what closing date is listed?
The record creation date listed is 2017-11-06, and the original closing date listed is 2018-09-07.
Are award ceiling amounts or the expected number of awards provided in the information?
No. Award ceiling and expected awards are not specified in the provided text. Applicants would typically consult the full FOA and NIH guidance for budget expectations, project period norms, and any institute-specific considerations.
Why are multiple CFDA numbers associated with this FOA?
Multiple CFDA numbers are associated with the announcement (including 93.121, 93.173, 93.242, 93.279, 93.307, 93.393, 93.394, 93.395, 93.396, 93.399, 93.855, 93.856, 93.865). This reflects involvement of multiple NIH Institutes and Centers and the broad range of programmatic areas that may fit under the FOA.
What is the emphasis on "understudied" SGM populations?
The FOA places a clear emphasis on SGM populations that have been understudied and may experience distinctive or elevated health risk profiles, with the goal of improving understanding of their health risks and outcomes and supporting research that can inform effective interventions, care, and services.
What is the overall goal related to health disparities?
The FOA invites work that can help clarify the causes of health disparities affecting SGM populations and identify practical approaches to reducing those disparities.
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