Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA HD 18 010
The grant opportunity titled "Data Coordinating Center for the NICHD Neonatal Research Network (U24)" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-HD-18-010) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) cooperative agreement aimed at supporting a single institution or organization to serve as the Data Coordinating Center (DCC) for the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Neonatal Research Network. The core purpose is to provide the centralized data leadership and operational backbone for an established, ongoing multi-center research network that conducts both observational and interventional clinical studies in neonates. These studies rely on common protocols used across participating sites, with the overarching goal of generating high-quality evidence that can improve health outcomes for newborns, particularly those requiring intensive or specialized care.
Because this is a cooperative agreement (U24), the relationship between the awardee and NICHD is expected to be more collaborative and hands-on than a typical research grant. In practical terms, the DCC is not just a passive recipient of funds; it functions as an active partner with NICHD and the clinical sites in the network. The DCC typically supports network-wide coordination by developing and maintaining data systems, ensuring consistent implementation of study protocols, managing and monitoring data quality, supporting trial operations and reporting, and enabling timely analyses that inform network publications and decisions. The FOA emphasizes a multi-center environment with shared protocols, which implies a need for strong standardization, reliable data capture, and consistent oversight across numerous hospitals and research teams.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based applicants: state, county, and local governments; 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; tribal organizations that are not federally recognized; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. In addition, the announcement explicitly notes other 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), faith-based or community-based organizations, eligible federal agencies, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions. At the same time, the FOA draws clear boundaries around foreign participation: non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement are not allowed. In other words, the DCC must be entirely U.S.-based without foreign components embedded in the proposed work.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, with the activity area listed under Health, Income Security and Social Services, and the CFDA number provided as 93.865. The NIH is the funding agency, and the FOA was created on 2017-05-01 with an original closing date of 2017-06-30. The announcement indicates an expectation of a single award ("ExpectedAwards: 1"), reflecting that NICHD intended to fund one coordinating center to serve the entire Neonatal Research Network for this award cycle. An award ceiling is not specified in the provided source details, which commonly means applicants must rely on the full FOA text for budget guidance or constraints, or propose a budget that matches the anticipated scope and complexity of coordinating a large, multi-site neonatal clinical research network.
In summary, this FOA funds one U.S.-based organization to act as the central hub for data and study coordination for NICHD's Neonatal Research Network, supporting standardized, multi-center neonatal clinical research through robust data coordination, protocol-consistent operations, and close collaboration with NICHD under a cooperative agreement structure.Apply for RFA HD 18 010
- The National Institutes of Health in the health, income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Data Coordinating Center for the NICHD Neonatal Research Network (U24)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.865.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2017-05-01.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-06-30. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- 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)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Data Coordinating Center for the NICHD Neonatal Research Network (U24)".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-HD-18-010.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Which NIH institute is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).
What type of award mechanism is this?
This is a cooperative agreement with an activity code of U24.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement (U24)?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, the awardee is expected to work in a more collaborative, hands-on partnership with NICHD than under a typical research grant. The Data Coordinating Center (DCC) is not described as a passive funding recipient; it functions as an active partner with NICHD and the clinical sites in the network.
What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The purpose is to support a single institution or organization to serve as the Data Coordinating Center (DCC) for the NICHD Neonatal Research Network, providing centralized data leadership and serving as the operational backbone for an established, ongoing multi-center neonatal research network.
What is the NICHD Neonatal Research Network in this context?
It is described as an established, ongoing multi-center research network that conducts both observational and interventional clinical studies in neonates using common protocols across participating sites.
What kinds of studies does the network conduct?
The network conducts observational studies and interventional clinical studies focused on neonates.
What is the overarching goal of the studies supported by this network?
The overarching goal is to generate high-quality evidence that can improve health outcomes for newborns, particularly newborns who require intensive or specialized care.
What role is the DCC expected to play?
The DCC is expected to provide centralized data leadership and network-wide coordination, serving as the hub that supports standardized multi-center research operations and data coordination across participating sites.
What are examples of DCC responsibilities mentioned in the opportunity description?
Examples include developing and maintaining data systems, ensuring consistent implementation of study protocols, managing and monitoring data quality, supporting trial operations and reporting, and enabling timely analyses that inform network publications and decisions.
Does this opportunity focus on multi-center coordination and standardization?
Yes. The FOA emphasizes a multi-center environment with shared protocols, implying a need for strong standardization, reliable data capture, and consistent oversight across numerous hospitals and research teams.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates ExpectedAwards: 1, meaning NICHD intended to fund one coordinating center to serve the entire Neonatal Research Network for this award cycle.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad for U.S.-based applicants and includes: state, county, and local governments; 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; tribal organizations that are not federally recognized; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. The eligibility listing explicitly includes U.S. territories or possessions.
Are certain mission- or identity-based institution types explicitly included as eligible?
Yes. The announcement explicitly notes eligibility for 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), and faith-based or community-based organizations.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility listing includes eligible federal agencies.
Are foreign organizations eligible to apply?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and foreign institutions are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization apply if it includes non-domestic components?
No. The FOA states that non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Are foreign components allowed under this FOA?
No. Foreign components (as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement) are not allowed. The DCC must be entirely U.S.-based without foreign components embedded in the proposed work.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 93.865.
How is this opportunity categorized in terms of activity area?
The activity area is listed under Health, Income Security and Social Services.
What type of funding is this categorized as?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
When was this FOA created?
The FOA was created on 2017-05-01.
What was the original closing date listed for this opportunity?
The original closing date is listed as 2017-06-30.
Is there an award ceiling listed in the provided details?
No. An award ceiling is not specified in the provided source details. That commonly means applicants would need to consult the full FOA text for budget guidance or propose a budget aligned with the scope and complexity of coordinating a large, multi-site neonatal clinical research network.
Is this grant intended to fund more than one data coordinating center?
No. The description indicates an expectation of a single award and a single DCC serving the entire Neonatal Research Network for this cycle.
What is the central theme of the work being supported?
Supporting standardized, multi-center neonatal clinical research through robust data coordination, protocol-consistent operations, and close collaboration with NICHD under a cooperative agreement structure.
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