Bioengineering, Biomedical Imaging, and Technology Development – Research Projects
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The Funding Goals of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) are to support the development and integration of advanced biomedical imaging, bioengineering, sensing and computational technologies for the improvement of human health and medical care and training an exceptional workforce that can address biomedical imaging and bioengineering challenges of the future. NIBIB accepts investigator-initiated applications, and applications submitted in response to a published funding opportunity. NIBIB's most commonly used grant program is the Research Project Grant Program (R01).
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- For-Profit Organization
- Nonprofit Organization
- International Organization
- Foreign Government
- Foreign Nonprofit Organization
- Foreign For-Profit Organization
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Interstate Organization
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by peer review panels convened by the NIH Center for Scientific Review, resulting in written critiques and an overall impact score. Applications then undergo second-level review by the NIBIB National Advisory Council, which advises on scientific merit, relevance to the NIBIB mission, portfolio balance, and public health priorities. Following Council review, final approval authority rests with the NIBIB Institute Director, who makes funding decisions based on peer review results, Council and Institute staff recommendations, program priorities, and the availability of appropriated funds. Once an application is selected for funding, NIBIB staff coordinate with the applicant to complete Just-in-Time requirements, including verification of human subjects, animal use, and other regulatory assurances as applicable. NIBIB Grants Management Officers then review the application for administrative, financial, and policy compliance and are responsible for issuing the Notice of Award (NoA)
Decision Timeline
- Approval: > 180 Days
- Renewal interval: From 120 to 180 days
- Appeal: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance
Description
To support hypothesis-, design-, technology-, or device-driven research related to the discovery, design, development, validation, and application of technologies for biomedical imaging and bioengineering. The program includes biomaterials (biomimetics, bioprocessing, organogenesis, rehabilitation, tissue engineering, implant science, material science, interface science, physics and stress engineering, technology assessment of materials/devices), biosensors/biotransducers (technology development, technology assessment, development of algorithms, telemetry), nanotechnology (nanoscience, biomimetics, drug delivery systems, drug bioavailability, microarray/combinatorial technology, genetic engineering, computer science, technology assessment), bioinformatics (computer science, information science, mathematics, biomechanics, computational modeling and simulation, remote diagnosis and therapy), imaging device development, biomedical imaging technology development, contrast agents, informatics and computer sciences related to imaging, molecular and cellular imaging, bioelectrics/biomagnetics, organ and whole body imaging, screening for diseases and disorders, and imaging technology assessment and surgery (technique development and technology development).
Mission Categories
Primary: Research and Development
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Research Grants provide funds for salaries, equipment, supplies, travel, and other expenses associated with scientific investigation relevant to program objectives. Grantee agrees to administer the grant in accordance with the regulations and policies governing the research grant programs of the Public Health Service as stated in the terms and conditions on the award for the grant.
Required Documentation
Applicants should submit electronically via Grants.gov as directed in the relevant NIH Funding Opportunity Announcement. All required forms specified in the application kit are to be completed by the applicant and submitted with the application package.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements