Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA HD 16 023
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity titled "Multidisciplinary Approaches for Developmental Research with Individuals with DSD (R21)" (Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-HD-16-023) supports exploratory, early-stage research focused on people with disorders of sex development (DSD) and their families. Because many DSD conditions are relatively rare and evidence gaps have real clinical and developmental consequences, the FOA is designed to strengthen the scientific foundation needed to improve health and life outcomes across development. A central theme is encouraging multidisciplinary work that brings together clinical, biological, surgical, psychological, and social-science perspectives, rather than studying DSD in isolated silos.
The FOA invites applications in four broad research areas. First, it encourages studies aimed at improving the diagnosis of DSD, which can include better diagnostic pathways, improved use of clinical and laboratory information, or approaches that reduce time to accurate diagnosis and clarify etiology. Second, it supports research on genitosurgery and gender assignment outcomes, including work that examines short- and longer-term outcomes of surgical and clinical decision-making, as well as factors that may predict different trajectories. Third, the FOA prioritizes research on psychosocial and functional impacts on development, which can involve mental health, family functioning, peer relationships, quality of life, stigma, education, sexual health, and day-to-day functioning across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Fourth, it funds projects aimed at improving clinical management of DSD, including care models, communication strategies, decision support, coordination across specialties, and other aspects of healthcare delivery that can measurably improve patient and family outcomes.
A defining objective of this opportunity is not only to generate new findings, but also to help build a collaborative research ecosystem. The FOA explicitly aims to create a consortium of researchers to promote collaboration and data sharing. This is especially relevant in DSD research because small patient populations can limit single-site studies; coordinated efforts and shared data can improve statistical power, enable replication, harmonize measures, and accelerate progress toward evidence-based care. In practical terms, applicants are being pushed toward research designs and infrastructures that can contribute to a broader community resource, rather than producing stand-alone results that are difficult to compare or combine.
This is a discretionary grant mechanism using the NIH R21 activity code, which generally supports exploratory or developmental research projects. The listed award ceiling is $200,000. The FOA was created on 2015-09-14, with an original closing date of 2015-12-09. The CFDA numbers associated with the opportunity are 93.394, 93.395, 93.399, and 93.865, reflecting the NIH program areas tied to the announcement.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of institutions and organizations. Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township, and special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; tribal organizations that are not federally recognized; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and additional entities categorized as "others." The FOA also highlights additional eligible applicant groups such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), eligible federal agencies, faith-based or community-based organizations, non-U.S. (foreign) organizations, regional organizations, Indian/Native American tribal governments that are not federally recognized, and U.S. territories or possessions. This wide eligibility reflects NIH interest in expanding capacity and participation across geographic regions and institution types, including organizations that may be well-positioned to engage specific communities or contribute specialized expertise.
Overall, the opportunity targets research that can directly inform better diagnostic practices, more evidence-grounded clinical and surgical decisions, improved psychosocial supports, and stronger models of ongoing clinical management for individuals with DSD. By emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches and consortium-based collaboration, it also aims to address the structural challenge of studying rare conditions and to speed the translation of findings into more consistent, patient-centered care.Apply for RFA HD 16 023
- The National Institutes of Health in the education, health, income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Multidisciplinary Approaches for Developmental Research with Individuals with DSD (R21)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.394, 93.395, 93.399, 93.865.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2015-09-14.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2015-12-09. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), 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, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services
Next opportunity: Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T32)
Previous opportunity: U.S. Embassy Belgrade ECON - Building Capacity in the Western Balkans to Understand and Promote Responsible Trade and Investment
Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for RFA HD 16 023
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (RFA HD 16 023) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Multidisciplinary Approaches for Developmental Research with Individuals with DSD (R03) Apply for RFA HD 16 022 Funding Number: RFA HD 16 022 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Multidisciplinary Approaches for Developmental Research with Individuals with DSD (R01) Apply for RFA HD 16 021 Funding Number: RFA HD 16 021 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $499,999 |
| BRAIN Initiative: Next-Generation Invasive Devices for Recording and Modulation in the Human Central Nervous System (UG3/UH3) Apply for RFA NS 16 009 Funding Number: RFA NS 16 009 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| BRAIN Initiative: Pre-Applications for Industry Partnerships to Provide Early Access to Devices for Stimulation and Recording in the Human Central Nervous System (X02) Apply for PAR 15 345 Funding Number: PAR 15 345 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| BRAIN Initiative: Clinical Studies to Advance Next-Generation Invasive Devices for Recording and Modulation in the Human Central Nervous System (UH3) Apply for RFA NS 16 010 Funding Number: RFA NS 16 010 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions(ATN) Coordinating Center (CC) (U24) Apply for RFA HD 16 040 Funding Number: RFA HD 16 040 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| BRAIN Initiative: Foundations of Non-Invasive Functional Human Brain Imaging and Recording - Bridging Scales and Modalities (R01) Apply for RFA MH 16 750 Funding Number: RFA MH 16 750 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $700,000 |
| BRAIN Initiative: Research Opportunities Using Invasive Neural Recording and Stimulating Technologies in the Human Brain (U01) Apply for RFA NS 16 008 Funding Number: RFA NS 16 008 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study (PHACS) (U19 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Apply for RFA HD 25 003 Funding Number: RFA HD 25 003 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,500,000 |
| U.S.-South Africa Program for Collaborative Biomedical Research Phase 3 (HIV/AIDS) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) Apply for RFA AI 24 023 Funding Number: RFA AI 24 023 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| BRAIN Initiative: New Technologies and Novel Approaches for Recording and Modulation in the Nervous System (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Apply for RFA NS 25 018 Funding Number: RFA NS 25 018 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| BRAIN Initiative: Optimization of Instrumentation and Device Technologies for Recording and Modulation in the Nervous System (U01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) Apply for RFA NS 25 017 Funding Number: RFA NS 25 017 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| BRAIN Initiative: Reagent Resources for Brain Cell Type-Specific Access to Broaden Distribution of Enabling Technologies for Neuroscience (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Apply for RFA MH 26 120 Funding Number: RFA MH 26 120 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| HEAL Initiative: Understanding Individual Differences in Human Pain Conditions (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional) Apply for RFA NS 25 020 Funding Number: RFA NS 25 020 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Implementation Research for Multi-morbidity Management in the Context of Non-communicable Diseases in Low- and Middle-Income Countries and US Tribal Populations (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) Apply for PAR 25 213 Funding Number: PAR 25 213 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| BRAIN Initiative: Next-Generation Devices for Recording and Modulation in the Human Central Nervous System (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional) Apply for RFA NS 25 021 Funding Number: RFA NS 25 021 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| BRAIN Initiative: Clinical Studies to Advance Next-Generation Devices for Recording and Modulation in the Human Central Nervous System (UH3 Clinical Trial Optional) Apply for RFA NS 25 022 Funding Number: RFA NS 25 022 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Research With Activities Related to Diversity (ReWARD) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) Apply for PAR 25 117 Funding Number: PAR 25 117 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| BRAIN Initiative: Development and Validation of Novel Tools to Probe Cell-Specific and Circuit-Specific Processes in the Brain (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Apply for RFA MH 26 170 Funding Number: RFA MH 26 170 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Small Research Grants for Analyses of Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Data (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Apply for PAR 25 109 Funding Number: PAR 25 109 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Inside Our Applicants Portal
Access Applicants Portal
- Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
- Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
- Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Learn More
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "RFA HD 16 023", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.