Research Infrastructure Programs - Construction

The Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP), within the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI) in the NIH Office of the Director, supports extramural biomedical research by strengthening the infrastru

ORIP advances the NIH mission by supporting infrastructure for innovation. This support is focused on research resources, including research models for human diseases, cutting-edge scientific instrumentation, construction and modernization of research facilities, and research training opportunities for veterinary scientists.

Public/state controlled Nonprofit Institutions/Organizations; Private Institutions of Higher Education; Nonprofit other than Institutions of Higher Education Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education); and Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education). Foreign organizations are not eligible.

Public nonprofit institutions/organizations.

New physical resources for research include basic research laboratories, clinical and support facilities, and those related to biohazard control that are integral parts of an overall effort. Proposed facilities must be part of an existing research effort or a developing research program. Facilities shall be used for research pertinent to the NIH mission for as long as needed. The usual period of Federal interest is 10 or 20 years. Funds must be used for purposes stated in the approved grant application.

An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance if the State has selected the program for review. Preapplication assistance is available from the address noted below under Information Contacts. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance if the State has selected the program for review.

Applications that are complete and responsive to this program will be evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate peer review group. The major elements in evaluating proposals include: (1) significance and need of the project, (2) the description of project management and institutional commitment, (3) evaluation of the proposed design, (4) justification for requested equipment, (5) the commitment to sustainable design/environmentally friendly design principles.

Applications are reviewed for scientific and technical merit by a scientific review group. Each application is given a peer evaluation for merit, and recommendations are forwarded to the NIH Council of Councils for final review and recommendation.

Other. A principal investigator may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the NIH Scientific/Research contact, as provided in the NOFO. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is provided by the NIH Notice https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/not-od-11-064.html.