Announcement of the Availability of Funds for Phase I Research on Research Integrity | IR ORI 16 001

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The Office of Research Integrity (ORI), under the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, announced a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Announcement of the Availability of Funds for Phase I Research on Research Integrity" (Funding Opportunity Number: IR ORI 16 001; CFDA: 93.085). The purpose of this funding is to support conferences and workshops that bring together multi-disciplinary participants to form or strengthen networks focused on research integrity. These meetings are expected to build on existing evidence-based research and spark new, practical approaches for preventing research misconduct and improving the overall culture and practice of integrity in research, consistent with the federal research misconduct regulation at 42 C.F.R. Part 93.

A central priority for ORI is funding conferences that do more than simply convene presentations. Applicants are expected to design events that function as active forums for discussion and collaboration and that lead to concrete, tangible outcomes. ORI explicitly signals interest in conferences that culminate in peer-reviewed publications and that generate momentum toward future extramural grant applications focused on research on research integrity. In other words, the meeting should be a catalyst for ongoing scholarship and funded projects, not a one-time event without follow-through.

Proposed conferences or workshops must clearly address at least one of several thematic areas tied to research integrity and compliance. The eligible themes include: responsible conduct of research (RCR) training; fostering environments that promote research integrity (for example, institutional climate, incentives, mentoring, supervision, and lab culture); prevention of research misconduct; effective handling of research misconduct allegations; whistleblowing and related protections or barriers; international issues in research integrity (such as cross-border collaborations and differing standards or procedures); and other topics as long as the connection to research integrity and 42 C.F.R. Part 93 is clear and well-justified. The emphasis across these topics is on advancing knowledge and practice in ways that can be supported by evidence and translated into improved policies, training, and institutional responses.

The opportunity was broadly open to a wide range of applicant types, reflecting ORI's interest in engaging many sectors involved in research and oversight. Eligible applicants included federal recognized and other tribal entities, state and local governments, special districts, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, for-profit organizations (including small businesses), and even individuals. This wide eligibility suggests the program was designed to encourage participation from universities, research organizations, professional associations, policy groups, and other stakeholders who can convene relevant experts and produce useful outputs.

In terms of funding parameters, the award ceiling was $100,000, with an estimated four awards expected. The announcement was created on January 14, 2016, and the original closing date for applications was April 15, 2016. Overall, the grant supported well-structured conferences or workshops that could demonstrably advance the field of research integrity through network-building, evidence-based discussion, and deliverables like publications and follow-on grant proposals, all aligned with the standards and expectations embedded in 42 C.F.R. Part 93.

• The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health in the health, humanities, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Announcement of the Availability of Funds for Phase I Research on Research Integrity" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.085.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2016-01-14.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-04-15. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 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, Individuals, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.

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