This grant, offered by the Department of Research Ethics, seeks applications for research addressing the complex ethical considerations intrinsic to the development and translation of bionic and robotic devices. The grant is designed to fund projects that explore bioethical questions at all stages, from initial design and testing to final implementation. Its purpose is to foster critical inquiry into how these advanced technologies interact with human values and societal norms, ensuring responsible innovation. Applicants are encouraged to propose research that identifies, analyzes, and offers solutions for the ethical challenges associated with the integration of bionic and robotic devices into various aspects of life.
Opportunity ID: 345749
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-EB-23-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Research on Bioethical Issues Related to Bionic and Robotic Device Development and Translation (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.286 — Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 02, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | May 28, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $275,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses State governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on 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; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: |
Ethical considerations are intrinsic to the conduct of robotic and bionic device research. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites applications that propose research on ethical questions associated with all stages of the design, testing, and/or implementation of bionic and robotic devices. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-EB-23-001.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov Email:grantsinfo@nih.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| expired and re-issued as RFA-EB-23-005 | Apr 28, 2023 | |
| Feb 02, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-EB-23-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Research on Bioethical Issues Related to Bionic and Robotic Device Development and Translation (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.286 — Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 02, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | May 28, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $275,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses State governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on 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; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: |
Ethical considerations are intrinsic to the conduct of robotic and bionic device research. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites applications that propose research on ethical questions associated with all stages of the design, testing, and/or implementation of bionic and robotic devices. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-EB-23-001.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov Email:grantsinfo@nih.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-EB-23-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Research on Bioethical Issues Related to Bionic and Robotic Device Development and Translation (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.286 — Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 02, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 02, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 07, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $275,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Independent school districts State governments Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on 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; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | Ethical considerations are intrinsic to the conduct of robotic and bionic device research. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites applications that propose research on ethical questions associated with all stages of the design, testing, and/or implementation of bionic and robotic devices. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-EB-23-001.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov Email:grantsinfo@nih.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 345749 Full Announcement-RFA-EB-23-001 -> RFA-EB-23-001-Full-Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov Email: grantsinfo@nih.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-H | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2023 | PKG00279626 | Mar 21, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345749 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
345749 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
345749 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
345749 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
345749 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
345749 PHS398_ResearchPlan_5_0-5.0.pdf
345749 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
345749 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
345749 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
345749 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
345749 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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