Research on Bioethical Issues Related to Bionic and Robotic Device Development and Translation (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
- Posted
- April 28, 2023
- Closed
- January 22, 2025
- Cost sharing
- No
- Instrument
- Grant
- Assistance listing
- 93.286
- Category
- Health
- Archives
- February 21, 2025
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 93.286 across FY2025–FY2027, from public federal spending records.
- FY2025 obligated
- $339.6M
- FY2026 obligated
- $340.3M
- FY2027 (to date) obligated
- $0
- Awards in window
- 1,900
Top recipients: The General Hospital Corporation, The Johns Hopkins University, The Leland Stanford Junior University, Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc, University of California, Davis
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed October 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →
Synopsis
Ethical considerations are intrinsic to the conduct of robotic and bionic device research. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications that propose research on ethical questions associated with all stages of the design, testing, and/or implementation of bionic and robotic devices.
Who can apply
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- 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
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- State governments
- Private institutions of higher education
- County governments
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
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.
The official record
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