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NINR Research Mechanisms (Extramural)

The research mechanisms supported by NINR are summarized on this page. Click on the link to the announcement for more details. Note that the R01 does not have an announcement. See the Grant Development and Management Resources page for grant development resources.

Research Grants

Traditional Research Grants (R01) support discrete, specified, circumscribed projects to be performed by the named investigator(s) in an area representative of specific interests and competencies.

NINR Small Grant Research Program (R03) these grants support pilot, feasibility and methodology development research that is likely to lead to subsequent individual research grants. See also NOT-OD-05-046 for changes in number of amendments. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/contacts/pa-06-180_contacts.htm#ninr for topics acceptable for NINR R03 applications.

Academic Research Enhancement Awards (R15, AREA grants) support small-scale research projects conducted by faculty in educational institutions that have not been major participants in NIH programs.

NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Award (R21) supports new, exploratory and developmental research projects in their early stages of development. NINR recently joined the NIH R21 and applicants should follow the guidance in the announcement. Contact an NINR Program Director for any additional questions about the application process.

Small Business Funding Opportunities

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs support projects to establish the technical merit and feasibility of research and development ideas leading to commercial products or services.

Research Centers

Center grants are awarded to institutions on behalf of program directors and groups of collaborating investigators. They provide support for long-term, multi-disciplinary programs of research and development. 

Program Project Centers (P01) will advance collaborative nursing science and multidisciplinary intervention research in chronic illness by supporting the development, assessment, and translation of interventions to improve the quality of life and/or promote health/prevent disease in persons living with chronic illness and in their informal caregivers. The P01 will also provide support for development of relevant methodology and shared resources.  Applicants will be expected to demonstrate prior work in their chosen focus area and the ability to successfully execute a large research study.

Exploratory Centers (P20) support schools of nursing that are developing research programs in a specific area of inquiry that has a beginning base of research funding. The infrastructure provided in the P20 award will enhance investigator productivity. Proposals are accepted only in response to a Request for Applications (RFA). Current centers include:

Core Research Centers (P30) support the creation of interdisciplinary collaborative nursing research programs among established investigators in specific areas of basic and/or clinical nursing research. Proposals are accepted only in response to a Request for Applications (RFA). Current centers include:

 

 

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