Standardizing Data and Metadata from Wearable Devices (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Can you apply?
This grant is for researchers studying standardization and metadata frameworks for wearable device data. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, hospitals, and independent researchers with access to research infrastructure. The grant supports basic research, methods development, and informatics work using wearable data. Clinical trials are explicitly not allowed. Applicants must have appropriate institutional resources and IRB approval (if human subjects involved).
This grant is for researchers studying standardization and metadata frameworks for wearable device data. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, hospitals, and independent researchers with access to research infrastructure. The grant supports basic research, methods development, and informatics work using wearable data. Clinical trials are explicitly not allowed. Applicants must have appropriate institutional resources and IRB approval (if human subjects involved).
Program description
The purpose of this NOFO is to support the creation of standards and related efforts that will allow researchers to easily access data from personal tracking devices. The awardees will be expected to partner with device manufacturers as well as the researcher community if the effort is going to be successful. It is expected that the awardees will create standards for personal tracking device data that serve the same purpose as the DICOM or Neuroimaging Informatics Technology Initiative (NIfTI) formats and standards do for medical image files.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Details
This grant is for researchers studying standardization and metadata frameworks for wearable device data. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, hospitals, and independent researchers with access to research infrastructure. The grant supports basic research, methods development, and informatics work using wearable data. Clinical trials are explicitly not allowed. Applicants must have appropriate institutional resources and IRB approval (if human subjects involved).
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (R&R) Application form
- Project Narrative (aims, significance, approach, timeline)
- Biographical sketches (senior personnel)
- Budget narrative and detailed budget
- Letters of support from collaborators
- Data management and sharing plan
- Protection of human subjects documentation (if applicable)
- Institutional resources and commitment letter
Program contact
- 👤 National Institutes of Health
- 📧 grantsinfo@nih.gov
- 📞 301-402-2541
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.242 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$75,056,208
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$74,756,329
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$72,845,834
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$64,705,159
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$63,991,707
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$54,214,022
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$38,895,082
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$38,475,557
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$34,635,977
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$34,475,710
Top States by Funding
- CA 15 awards $408.1M
- MA 9 awards $230.3M
- NY 6 awards $184.2M
- WA 4 awards $174.9M
- CT 3 awards $138.9M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.242). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $1,722,300,004 | |
| 2025 | $1,726,864,191 | |
| 2026 est. | $99,221,272 |
FAQ
What types of organizations can apply for this grant?
Research universities, academic medical centers, nonprofits with research capacity, and independent researchers at eligible institutions. Your institution must be able to provide research infrastructure and administrative support.
What research activities are supported?
Data standardization frameworks, metadata development, informatics approaches, and tool creation for wearable device data. Clinical trials and patient outcome studies are not eligible.
Are there restrictions on the research population?
Clinical trials involving human subjects testing interventions are not allowed. You can use existing wearable data or conduct observational research with appropriate IRB approval.
How much funding is typical for R01 grants?
NIH R01 awards typically range from $150,000 to $500,000 per year, depending on your field and scope. Your budget must be justified and realistic for your proposed work.
What is the timeline for this competition?
Applications open July 2024 with a June 2026 deadline. NIH typically takes 6-12 months for review and funding decisions after submission.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus on the practical problem your standardization approach solves and which wearable devices it applies to.
- Include preliminary data or a clear proof-of-concept for your metadata framework or data standardization approach.
- Detail your team's informatics and data science expertise specifically related to wearable devices.
- Build partnerships with researchers or clinicians who will use your standardization tools after the grant ends.
- Address data privacy, security, and HIPAA compliance concerns explicitly in your application.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposing a clinical trial testing a treatment or intervention will result in desk rejection. Overstating feasibility without preliminary data on your standardization approach. Failing to explain why existing data standards are insufficient for your specific wearable device types.
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