NEI Research Grant for Vision-Related Secondary Data Analysis (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Open Posted

Opportunity number
PAR-25-357
Agency
Applications due
Award size
Not on record

Opportunity facts

Assistance listings
Funding instrument
Grant
Category
  • Health
Eligible applicants
  • Special District Governments
  • County Governments
  • Other
  • Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
  • Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
  • Higher Education Inst. (Private)
  • City/Township Governments
  • Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
  • For Profit Organizations
  • Small Businesses
  • State Governments
  • Public or Indian Housing Auth.
  • 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
  • Higher Education Inst. (Public)
  • Independent School Districts
Points of contact
Full announcement

Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The National Institutes of Health National Eye Institute is soliciting applications for vision-related secondary data analysis research grants with an application due date of October 16, 2027. Clinical trials are not permitted under this opportunity.

Eligible applicants include higher education institutions (public and private), 501(c)(3) nonprofits, non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, small businesses, for-profit organizations, state and local governments, tribal governments (federally recognized and not federally recognized), special district governments, public or Indian housing authorities, and independent school districts. Additional eligible applicants include Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, eligible federal agencies, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, non-domestic entities, and U.S. territories or possessions.

The funding opportunity announcement supports meritorious vision research projects involving secondary data analyses using existing database resources. Applicants may also propose development of statistical methodology to improve methods for analyzing vision health data using existing vision datasets. Research priorities encompass major causes of blindness and impaired vision, including retinal diseases, corneal diseases, cataract, glaucoma, optic neuropathies, strabismus, amblyopia, and low vision conditions.

Applications undergo initial review for scientific and technical merit, followed by a second-level programmatic relevance review by the National Advisory Eye Council. Final approval authority rests with the Director, National Eye Institute. Evaluation criteria emphasize technical merit of the proposed project, availability of funds, and relevance to program priorities. Applications requesting $500,000 or more in direct costs for any year require pre-application coordination with NEI staff at (301) 451-2020.

This opportunity falls under CFDA 93.867 (Vision Research).

Synopsis

The goal of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to fund meritorious vision-related research projects that involve secondary data analyses using existing database resources. The development of statistical methodology necessary for improving methods to analyze vision health data using existing vision data may also be proposed.

Eligibility

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

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PKG00289864.pdf PDF

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