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Table of Contents:
- Figure 1: Obligations in Actual and FY 2015 Current Dollars, Fiscal Years 2006-2015
- Figure 2: Distribution of Obligations by Budget Category, Fiscal Years 2006-2015
- Figure 3: Distribution of Obligations by Budget Category, Fiscal Year 2015
- Figure 4: Trends in Appropriations, Fiscal Years 2006-2015
- Figure 5A: Average Cost of Competing RPGs in Actual and FY 2015 Current Dollars, Fiscal Years 2006-2015
- Figure 5B: Average Cost of Competing RPGs in Actual Dollars by Program, Fiscal Years 2006-2015
- Figure 5C: Average Cost of Competing RPGs in FY 2015 Constant Dollars by Program, Fiscal Years 2006-2015
- Figure 6A: Competing Research Project Grant Success Rates, Fiscal Years 2006-2015
- Figure 6B: Research Project Grant Success Rates by Grant Code, Fiscal Years 2006-2015
- Figure 6C: Research Project Grant Success Rates by Program, Fiscal Years 2006-2015
- Figure 6D: Research Project Grant Success Rates by Program, Fiscal Years 2006-2015 (without 2015 AD Funds)
- Table I: Actual Obligations for Fiscal Year 2015
- Table II: Obligations for Research Training and Other Career Development Programs, Fiscal Years 2009-2015
- NIA Award Mechanisms
- Definition of Terms
Figure 1:
Obligations in Actual and FY 2015 Current Dollars
Fiscal Years 2006-2015
| Fiscal Year | Actual | Current | Annual change | BRDPI factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 1,036.6 | 1,307.3 | 4.6% | 1.261 |
| 07 | 1,045.5 | 1,278.9 | 3.8% | 1.223 |
| 08 | 1,051.0 | 1,236.4 | 4.7% | 1.176 |
| 09 | 1,079.0 | 1,237.8 | 2.9% | 1.147 |
| 10 | 1,108.2 | 1,238.2 | 3.0% | 1.117 |
| 11 | 1,100.4 | 1,198.6 | 2.8% | 1.089 |
| 12 | 1,121.3 | 1,196.4 | 2.2% | 1.067 |
| 13 | 1,040.6 | 1,084.3 | 2.5% | 1.042 |
| 14 | 1,171.7 | 1,197.5 | 2.0% | 1.022 |
| 15 | 1,197.4 | 1,197.4 | 2.2% | 1.000 |
* Actual dollars - Dollar value of a good or service at the time the good was sold or service rendered.
* Current dollars - Reported in 2015 dollars. Dollar value adjusted for inflation to demonstrate buying power. Determined by multiplying the actual dollars by the appropriate price index
Figure 2:
Distribution of Obligations by Budget Category
Fiscal Years 2006-2015
| Fiscal Year | RPGs | Centers | Other | Training | Contracts | Intramural | RM&S | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 692,083 | 83,024 | 33,563 | 23,054 | 63,987 | 102,607 | 38,241 | 1,036,559 |
| 07 | 695,688 | 83,613 | 33,777 | 23,773 | 67,008 | 102,566 | 39,043 | 1,045,468 |
| 08 | 693,889 | 83,910 | 33,466 | 23,282 | 68,544 | 108,217 | 39,690 | 1,050,998 |
| 09 | 715,386 | 86,805 | 34,431 | 23,900 | 67,330 | 110,838 | 40,314 | 1,079,004 |
| 10 | 745,116 | 91,191 | 35,155 | 23,866 | 57,086 | 114,465 | 41,329 | 1,108,208 |
| 11 | 729,719 | 89,381 | 33,473 | 24,827 | 65,068 | 115,525 | 42,452 | 1,100,445 |
| 12 | 745,295 | 88,906 | 36,864 | 24,756 | 64,545 | 118,601 | 42,373 | 1,121,340 |
| 13 | 684,787 | 82,688 | 33,652 | 22,849 | 59,841 | 115,235 | 41,513 | 1,040,565 |
| 14 | 795,690 | 91,799 | 39,512 | 23,606 | 59,052 | 118,794 | 43,203 | 1,171,656 |
| 15 | 810,839 | 93,322 | 42,010 | 25,028 | 57,520 | 124,096 | 44,644 | 1,197,459 |
Figure 3:
Distribution of Obligations by Budget Category
Fiscal Year 2015
| Category | Dollars | % |
|---|---|---|
| Res. Project Grants | 810,839 | 68.0% |
| Centers | 93,322 | 8.0% |
| Other Research | 42,010 | 4.0% |
| Training | 25,028 | 2.0% |
| Contracts | 57,520 | 5.0% |
| Intramural Research | 124,096 | 10.0% |
| RMS | 44,644 | 4.0% |
| Total NIA: | 1,197,459 | 100.0% |
Figure 4:
Trends in Appropriations
Fiscal Years 2006-2015
| Year | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriation By $Millions | 1,036.6 | 1,045.5 | 1,051.0 | 1,079.0 | 1,108.2 | 1,100.4 | 1,121.3 | 1,040.6 | 1,171.7 | 1,197.5 |
Figure 5A:
Average Cost of Competing RPGs in Actual and FY 2015 Current Dollars
Fiscal Years 2006-2015
| Fiscal Year | Number | Cost $ | Actual | Current | Annual change | BRDPI factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 409 | 146,397 | 357.9 | 451.2 | 4.6% | 1.261 |
| 07 | 472 | 157,089 | 332.8 | 406.9 | 3.8% | 1.223 |
| 08 | 391 | 153,477 | 392.5 | 461.6 | 4.7% | 1.176 |
| 09 | 364 | 190,397 | 523.1 | 599.8 | 2.9% | 1.147 |
| 10 | 309 | 142,531 | 461.3 | 515.1 | 3.0% | 1.117 |
| 11 | 395 | 158,082 | 400.2 | 435.7 | 2.8% | 1.089 |
| 12 | 314 | 140,500 | 447.5 | 477.2 | 2.2% | 1.067 |
| 13 | 365 | 149,140 | 408.6 | 425.8 | 2.5% | 1.042 |
| 14 | 385 | 260,875 | 677.6 | 692.5 | 2.0% | 1.022 |
| 15 | 452 | 271,221 | 600.0 | 600.0 | 2.2% | 1.000 |
* SBIR and STTR awards are not included in average cost calculations.
* Actual dollars - dollar value of a good or service in terms of prices prevailing at the time the good was sold or service rendered.
* Current dollars - Reported in 2015 dollars. Dollar value adjusted for inflation to demonstrate buying power. Determined by multiplying the actual dollars by the appropriate price index
Figure 5B:
Average Cost of Competing RPGs in Actual Dollars by Program
Fiscal Years 2006-2015
| Year | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAB | 276 | 293 | 320 | 393 | 319 | 363 | 386 | 366 | 439 | 368 |
| BSR | 432 | 308 | 377 | 464 | 415 | 394 | 493 | 373 | 557 | 553 |
| DN | 381 | 374 | 446 | 532 | 497 | 401 | 517 | 489 | 845 | 759 |
| GCG | 344 | 356 | 353 | 854 | 706 | 508 | 261 | 333 | 573 | 543 |
Figure 5C:
Average Cost of Competing RPGs in FY 2015 Constant Dollars by Program
Fiscal Years 2006-2015
| Year | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAB | 348 | 358 | 376 | 450 | 356 | 395 | 412 | 382 | 449 | 368 |
| BSR | 544 | 376 | 443 | 532 | 464 | 429 | 526 | 388 | 569 | 553 |
| DN | 480 | 457 | 524 | 610 | 555 | 436 | 551 | 509 | 864 | 759 |
| GCG | 433 | 435 | 415 | 979 | 789 | 553 | 278 | 347 | 586 | 543 |
Figure 6A:
Competing Research Project Grant Success Rates*
Fiscal Years 2006-2015
| Year | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Funded | 17.4 | 22.1 | 20.3 | 17.5 | 14.5 | 16.1 | 15.5 | 13.6 | 15.9 | 17.7 |
* Success rate: The success rate is the proportion of applications reviewed that is actually awarded.
Figure 6B
Research Project Grant Success Rates* By Grant Code
Fiscal Years 2006-2015
| Year | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P01 | 38.1 | 42.3 | 32.7 | 41.9 | 17.5 | 26.2 | 17.7 | 42.1 | 37.9 | 26.7 |
| R01 | 17.0 | 22.1 | 21.7 | 17.9 | 16.8 | 17.6 | 16.4 | 13.1 | 15.6 | 14.4 |
| R03 | 13.8 | 19.5 | 13.6 | 10.8 | 7.9 | 11.3 | 10.2 | 11.3 | 10.2 | 12.5 |
| All other** | 22.1 | 22.2 | 25.58 | 22.7 | 16.2 | 18.9 | 22.6 | 16.9 | 11.1 | 37.1 |
* Success rate: The success rate is the proportion of applications reviewed that is actually awarded.
** All other includes R03, R15, R33, R34, R36, R37, R55, R56, RF1, U01, U19, UF1 and UH2 grants.
Figure 6C
Research Project Grant Success Rates* By Program
Fiscal Years 2006-2015
| Year | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAB | 17.2 | 21.2 | 18.9 | 17.1 | 18.9 | 18.0 | 16.1 | 13.5 | 12.0 | 14.7 |
| BSR | 15.2 | 24.2 | 22.4 | 20.2 | 14.4 | 15.3 | 14.4 | 13.9 | 15.3 | 17.2 |
| DN | 17.8 | 21.5 | 20.8 | 17.0 | 17.4 | 16.8 | 15.5 | 12.9 | 18.2 | 19.3 |
| GCG | 20.0 | 22.3 | 17.3 | 17.7 | 17.4 | 12.7 | 17.0 | 17.4 | 16.1 | 20.3 |
* Success rate: The success rate is the proportion of applications reviewed that is actually awarded.
Figure 6D
Research Project Grant Success Rates* By Program
Fiscal Years 2006-2015 (without 2015 AD Funds)
| Year | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAB | 17.2 | 21.2 | 18.9 | 17.1 | 18.9 | 18.0 | 16.1 | 13.5 | 12.0 | 14.7 |
| BSR | 15.2 | 24.2 | 22.4 | 20.2 | 14.4 | 15.3 | 14.4 | 13.9 | 15.0 | 16.3 |
| DN | 17.8 | 21.5 | 20.8 | 17.0 | 17.4 | 16.8 | 15.5 | 12.9 | 14.4 | 13.2 |
| GCG | 20.0 | 22.3 | 17.3 | 17.7 | 17.4 | 12.7 | 17.0 | 17.4 | 16.1 | 20.3 |
* Success rate: The success rate is the proportion of applications reviewed that is actually awarded.
Table I
Actual Obligations for Fiscal Year 2015
| Mechanism | Number of Awards | Dollars (Thousands) |
|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH GRANTS | ||
| Research Project Grants: | ||
| Non-competing | 899 | 493,021 |
| Admin. Supplements 1 | 90 | 14,214 |
| Competing: | ||
| Renewals | 77 | 67,336 |
| New | 367 | 186,221 |
| Supplements | 8 | 17,664 |
| Subtotal, Competing | 452 | 271,221 |
| Subtotal, RPGs | 1,351 | 778,456 |
| SBIR/STTR | 76 | 32,383 |
| Total, Research Project Grants | 1,427 | 810,839 |
| Research Centers: | ||
| Special/Comprehensive | 82 | 92,301 |
| Comparative Medicine 2 | 1,021 | |
| Other Research: | ||
| Research Careers (Ks) | 212 | 29,681 |
| Coop. Clinical Research | ||
| Minority Biomedical Research Support | ||
| Other Related Research | 54 | 12,329 |
| Total, Other Research | 266 | 42,010 |
| TOTAL, RESEARCH GRANTS | 1,775 | 946,171 |
| TRAINING | (FTTPs) | |
| Individual | 134 | 5,653 |
| Institutional | 408 | 19,375 |
| TOTAL, TRAINING | 542 | 25,028 |
| R & D CONTRACTS | 102 | 57,520 |
| (SBIR/STTR, non-add) 3 | 4 | 1,779 |
| INTRAMURAL RESEARCH | 124,096 | |
| RESEARCH MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT | 44,644 | |
| GRAND TOTAL, NIA | 1,197,459 |
Note: Includes AIDS
1 = The 106 admin. supplements are not counted as research projects as they were part of an award already counted
2 = These dollars are NIA co-funding of projects in other ICs. They are not counted towards NIA's project numbers.
3 = This is an assessment paid by NIA to support central work done as part of the SBIR/STTR process.
Table II
Obligations for Research Training and Other Career Development Programs
Fiscal Years 2009-2015 (Dollars in Thousands)
| PROGRAM: | Research Career Awards* | NRSA: Individual (F30, F31, F32) | NRSA: Institutional (T32, T34, T35, T36) | Subtotal, NRSAs | TOTAL: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY10 - Number | 234 | 140 | 416 | 556 | 790 |
| FY10 - Dollars | $30,182 | 5,148 | 18,718 | 23,866 | 54,048 |
| FY11 - Number | 215 | 187 | 440 | 627 | 842 |
| FY11 - Dollars | $28,442 | 7,232 | 17,595 | 24,827 | 53,269 |
| FY12 - Number | 218 | 190 | 420 | 610 | 828 |
| FY12 - Dollars | $28,883 | 7,397 | 17,359 | 24,756 | 53,639 |
| FY13 - Number | 195 | 170 | 389 | 559 | 754 |
| FY13 - Dollars | $26,026 | 6,728 | 16,121 | 22,849 | 48,875 |
| FY14 - Number | 199 | 150 | 388 | 538 | 737 |
| FY14 - Dollars | $27,205 | 6,430 | 16,706 | 23,136 | 50,341 |
| FY15 - Number | 212 | 134 | 408 | 542 | 754 |
| FY15 - Dollars | $29,181 | 5,653 | 18,872 | 24,525 | 53,706 |
NIA Award Mechanisms
RESEARCH PROJECT GRANTS: P01 - Research Program Project, R01 - Research Project (Traditional), R03 - Small Research Grant, R15 - Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA), R21 - Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant, R33 - Exploratory/Developmental Grants Phase II, R34 - Clinical Trial Planning Grant, R36 - Aging Research Dissertation Awards to Increase Diversity, R56 - High Priority Short Term Project Award, UH2 – Cooperative Agreement Research Project, U01 - Cooperative Agreement Research Project Award and U19 – Cooperative Agreement Research Project
SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH GRANTS: R43 - Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grant - Phase I, R44 - Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grant - Phase II
SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER GRANTS: R41 - Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grant - Phase I, R42 - Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grant - Phase II
CENTER MECHANISMS: P30 - Center Core Grant, P50 - Specialized Center Grant
OTHER RESEARCH PROJECTS: R13 - Scientific Meeting Grant, U13 - Cooperative Agreement Scientific Meeting Award, U24 - Cooperative Agreement – Resource-related Research Award, R24 - Research Resource Grant, R25 - Education Project Grant
RESEARCH CAREER AWARDS: K01 - Mentored Research Scientist Development Award, K02 - Independent Scientist Award, K07 - Academic Career Award, K08 - Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award, K12 - Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award, K23 - Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award, K24 - Mid-career Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research, K25 - Mentored Quantitative Research Career Development Award, K26 - Mid-career Investigator Award in Mouse Pathobiology Research, K99/R00 - NIH Pathway to Independence (PI) Award
TRAINING GRANTS: T32 - Institutional Research Training National Research Service Award, T35 - Short-Term Institutional Research Training National Research Service Award
FELLOWSHIPS: F30 - Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Predoctoral MD/PhD Fellows, F31 - Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Predoctoral Fellows, F32 - Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) for Individual Postdoctoral Fellows, F33 - Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) for Individual Senior Fellows
LOAN REPAYMENT MECHANISMS: L30 - Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program, L40 - Pediatric Research Loan Repayment
Program
Definition of Terms
Appropriations: Limitation of funds that agencies may obligate during the period of time specified in the respective appropriation acts.
Competing Applications: New applications and those competing for renewal.
Constant Dollars: Current dollars for a fiscal year adjusted for inflation with reference to a base year, according to the Biomedical Research and Development Price Index.
Extramural Research: Research performed by investigators outside the NIH and supported by NIH.
Fiscal Year: The year beginning October 1 and ending the following September 30.
FTTPs: Full time training positions.
Intramural Research: Research performed by investigators within the NIH community or extensions thereof.
Obligations: Represent a requirement by a government agency to pay a particular sum of money for orders placed, grants and contracts awarded, services received, and similar transactions during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
RM & S -- Research Management and Support: Includes management of extramural programs, Office of the Director, and certain management costs applicable to overall operations.
Success Rate: The proportion of applications reviewed that actually is awarded.