Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA DA 23 037
The NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research: Computational Training in Neuroscience and Behavior (T90/R90 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) funding opportunity (RFA-DA-23-037) is a discretionary NIH grant focused on strengthening computational training pathways for neuroscience and behavior. Using the T90/R90 mechanism, the program is designed to support structured, research-oriented education and training efforts that build advanced quantitative and computational skills relevant to modern neuroscience, while explicitly excluding clinical trials. The opportunity sits within NIHs broader Blueprint effort, which coordinates cross-institute investments in neuroscience training and infrastructure, and it is categorized under Education, Environment, Health, Income Security and Social Services.
Based on the notice cited in the source (NOT-DA-21-085, dated 3/11/2022), the funding announcement was expected to be published in early 2022 with an anticipated application due date in Fall 2022. The record lists an original closing date of 2022-11-29, which serves as the concrete deadline in the source data. The opportunity was created in the system on 2022-09-08. The listed award ceiling is $500,000, indicating the maximum expected amount per award under this announcement, although the number of expected awards is not specified in the provided data.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations and governmental entities. Eligible 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; tribal organizations that are not federally recognized; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (when not institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. The announcement also highlights additional eligible applicant categories such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs); faith-based or community-based organizations; eligible federal government agencies; regional organizations; Indian/Native American tribal governments other than federally recognized entities; and U.S. territories or possessions.
At the same time, the opportunity draws a firm boundary around foreign participation. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible to apply. While the text mentions "Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations)" within a list of other eligible applicants, the explicit exclusion statements that follow clarify the controlling rule: foreign institutions and non-U.S. components are not allowed as applicants for this FOA.
Administratively, the sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health. The opportunity is associated with multiple NIH CFDA numbers (93.113, 93.121, 93.213, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.853, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867), reflecting participation or alignment across several NIH programs or institutes within the Blueprint-related scope. The funding instrument type is listed as a grant, and the activity emphasizes training and education rather than clinical trial execution, consistent with the "Clinical Trial Not Allowed" designation.Apply for RFA DA 23 037
- The National Institutes of Health in the education, environment, health, income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research: Computational Training in Neuroscience and Behavior (T90/R90 - 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): 93.113, 93.121, 93.213, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.853, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2022-09-08.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-11-29. (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 $500,000.00 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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FAQs: NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research - Computational Training in Neuroscience and Behavior (T90/R90 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (RFA-DA-23-037)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary NIH grant opportunity titled NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research: Computational Training in Neuroscience and Behavior, using the T90/R90 mechanism and designated Clinical Trial Not Allowed. It supports structured, research-oriented education and training efforts to strengthen computational and quantitative skill development in neuroscience and behavior.
What is the FOA number?
The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) number provided is RFA-DA-23-037.
Which agency is sponsoring this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to strengthen computational training pathways in neuroscience and behavior by supporting advanced quantitative and computational training aligned with modern neuroscience research needs. The emphasis is on education and training activities rather than conducting clinical trials.
What grant mechanism is being used?
The opportunity uses the T90/R90 mechanism, described in the provided information as supporting structured, research-oriented education and training programs.
Are clinical trials allowed under this opportunity?
No. The opportunity is explicitly designated as Clinical Trial Not Allowed, meaning clinical trial activities are excluded under this FOA.
How much funding is available per award?
The listed award ceiling is $500,000, which represents the maximum expected amount per award under this announcement based on the provided record.
How many awards will be made?
The number of expected awards is not specified in the information provided.
When was the opportunity created in the system?
The opportunity was created in the system on 2022-09-08.
What is the application due date or closing date?
The record lists an original closing date of 2022-11-29, which is the concrete deadline provided in the source data.
Was there an anticipated publication and due date mentioned elsewhere?
Yes. Based on the cited notice NOT-DA-21-085 (dated 3/11/2022), the funding announcement was expected to be published in early 2022 with an anticipated application due date in Fall 2022.
What types of applicants are eligible?
Eligibility is broad and includes many U.S.-based organizations and governmental entities. Eligible applicants listed include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township 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 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Are minority-serving institutions and community-based organizations included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The announcement highlights additional eligible applicant 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)
- Faith-based or community-based organizations
- Regional organizations
- U.S. territories or possessions
- Eligible federal government agencies
- Indian/Native American tribal governments other than federally recognized entities
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. The opportunity draws a firm boundary around foreign participation. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations eligible to apply?
No. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply under this FOA.
The text mentions "Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations)" in a list. Does that mean foreign entities are eligible?
Based on the provided information, no. While that phrase appears within a list, the explicit exclusion statements that follow are described as the controlling rule: foreign institutions and non-U.S. components are not allowed as applicants for this funding opportunity.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is listed as a grant.
What kind of activities does the award support?
The activity emphasizes training and education and is described as supporting structured, research-oriented education and training designed to build advanced quantitative and computational skills relevant to modern neuroscience and behavior, while excluding clinical trials.
How does this opportunity relate to the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research?
This opportunity sits within NIH's broader Blueprint effort, described as coordinating cross-institute investments in neuroscience training and infrastructure.
What category is this opportunity listed under?
It is categorized under Education, Environment, Health, Income Security and Social Services in the provided description.
Which CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with multiple NIH CFDA numbers: 93.113, 93.121, 93.213, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.853, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867.
What do the multiple CFDA numbers imply?
Based on the provided information, the multiple CFDA numbers reflect participation or alignment across several NIH programs or institutes within the Blueprint-related scope.
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