Opportunity Information: Apply for IR ORI 16 001
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.Apply for IR ORI 16 001
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Announcement of the Availability of Funds for Phase I Research on Research Integrity."
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding was announced by the Office of Research Integrity (ORI), under the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is IR ORI 16 001.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 93.085.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support conferences and workshops that bring together multi-disciplinary participants to form or strengthen networks focused on research integrity.
What kinds of events does ORI want to fund?
ORI aims to fund conferences and workshops that are active forums for discussion and collaboration, not events that only feature a series of presentations.
What does ORI mean by "active forums" rather than presentations?
Based on the announcement, applicants are expected to design meetings that facilitate real discussion and collaboration and lead to concrete, tangible outcomes, rather than functioning as one-way dissemination events.
What types of outcomes or deliverables does ORI expect from the conference or workshop?
ORI emphasizes tangible outcomes. The announcement explicitly signals interest in conferences that culminate in peer-reviewed publications and generate momentum toward future extramural grant applications focused on research on research integrity.
Does ORI want this to be a one-time event?
No. The meeting is expected to serve as a catalyst for ongoing scholarship and future funded projects, rather than a one-time event without follow-through.
What regulation should the conference or workshop align with?
The conference or workshop should be consistent with the federal research misconduct regulation at 42 C.F.R. Part 93.
Do proposed conferences or workshops need to address specific topics?
Yes. Proposed conferences or workshops must clearly address at least one thematic area tied to research integrity and compliance, as described in the announcement.
What topic areas are eligible under this opportunity?
The eligible themes include responsible conduct of research (RCR) training; fostering environments that promote research integrity (including 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 (including cross-border collaborations and differing standards or procedures); and other topics if the connection to research integrity and 42 C.F.R. Part 93 is clear and well-justified.
Is responsible conduct of research (RCR) training an eligible theme?
Yes. RCR training is specifically listed as an eligible theme.
Are topics related to institutional culture and research environment eligible?
Yes. The announcement includes fostering environments that promote research integrity, with examples such as institutional climate, incentives, mentoring, supervision, and lab culture.
Are conferences focused on preventing research misconduct eligible?
Yes. Prevention of research misconduct is an explicitly listed theme.
Are events about responding to or handling misconduct allegations eligible?
Yes. Effective handling of research misconduct allegations is included as a thematic area.
Are whistleblowing-related topics eligible?
Yes. Whistleblowing and related protections or barriers are specifically included.
Does the opportunity support international or cross-border research integrity issues?
Yes. International issues in research integrity are included, such as cross-border collaborations and differing standards or procedures.
Can an applicant propose a different topic not listed in the examples?
Yes. "Other topics" may be proposed as long as the connection to research integrity and 42 C.F.R. Part 93 is clear and well-justified.
What is the overall emphasis across the eligible topics?
The emphasis is on advancing knowledge and practice in research integrity in ways that can be supported by evidence and translated into improved policies, training, and institutional responses.
Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity was broadly open. Eligible applicants included federally 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 individuals.
Are institutions of higher education eligible applicants?
Yes. Public and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
Are nonprofits eligible, including those that are not 501(c)(3)?
Yes. Both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits are included as eligible applicants.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations, including small businesses, are listed as eligible.
Can an individual apply for this funding?
Yes. Individuals are included in the eligibility list.
Are tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized and other tribal entities are included as eligible applicants.
Are state and local governments eligible?
Yes. State and local governments are listed as eligible.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $100,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement estimated that four awards were expected.
When was the announcement created?
The announcement was created on January 14, 2016.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date for applications was April 15, 2016.
What makes a conference proposal competitive under ORI's stated priorities?
Based on the stated priorities, ORI is looking for meetings that build on existing evidence-based research, bring together multi-disciplinary participants to strengthen networks, function as active forums for collaboration, and produce tangible outputs such as peer-reviewed publications and momentum toward future extramural grant applications in research on research integrity.
Is this grant specifically for research projects, or for convening and network-building activities?
As described, the funding is intended to support conferences and workshops that convene multi-disciplinary participants to form or strengthen networks and to generate outcomes that advance research integrity practice and scholarship.
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