Time-Sensitive Opportunities for Health Research (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The Time-Sensitive Opportunities for Health Research is a grant that does not allow for clinical trials. Its primary objective is to support research aimed at understanding health-related outcomes linked to sudden or time-sensitive events like natural disasters, pandemics, unexpected environmental threats, or shifts in local, state, or national policies.

In order to be considered for this grant, candidates' research proposals must illustrate a significant sense of urgency and an imminent need to start due to a small window of opportunity to gather baseline data, respond to crucial research inquiries, or then evaluate any new policy or program. This grant is particularly meant for circumstances where an empirical study can only take place via a quick review and funding process.

The entire process, from proposal submission to receiving the award, is anticipated to take around 4 to 5 months. Nevertheless, it's worth noting that timeframes might surprisingly extend beyond the basic timeline due to administrative obligations or other unexpected delays. This grant provides an accelerated review and award process compared to the standard NIH grant review and award cycle.