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- Figure 1: Obligations in Current and FY 2003 Constant Dollars, Fiscal Years 2003-2012
- Figure 2: Distribution of Obligations by Budget Category, Fiscal Years 2003-2012
- Figure 3: Distribution of Obligations by Budget Category, Fiscal Year 2012
- Figure 4: Trends in Appropriations, Fiscal Years 2003-2012
- Figure 5A: Average Cost of Competing RPGs in Current and FY 2003 Constant Dollars, Fiscal Years 2003-2012
- Figure 5B: Average Cost of Competing RPGs in Current Dollars by Program, Fiscal Years 2004-2012
- Figure 5C: Average Cost of Competing RPGs in FY 2004 Constant Dollars by Program, Fiscal Years 2004-2012
- Figure 6A: Competing Research Project Grant Success Rates, Fiscal Years 2003-2012
- Figure 6B: Research Project Grant Success Rates by Grant Code, Fiscal Years 2004-2012
- Figure 6C: Research Project Grant Success Rates by Program, Fiscal Years 2004-2012
- Table I: Actual Obligations for Fiscal Year 2012
- Table II: Obligations for Research Training and Other Career Development Programs, Fiscal Years 2007-2012
- NIA Award Mechanisms
- Definition of Terms
Figure 1:
Obligations in Current and FY 2003 Constant Dollars
Fiscal Years 2003-2012
| Fiscal Year | Current | Constant | Annual change | BRDPI factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 993.6 | 993.6 | 3.5% | 1.000 |
| 04 | 1,021.4 | 984.7 | 3.7% | 0.964 |
| 05 | 1,045.3 | 970.1 | 3.9% | 0.928 |
| 06 | 1,036.6 | 919.4 | 4.6% | 0.887 |
| 07 | 1,045.5 | 893.4 | 3.8% | 0.854 |
| 08 | 1,051.0 | 857.9 | 4.7% | 0.816 |
| 09 | 1,079.0 | 855.7 | 2.9% | 0.793 |
| 10 | 1,108.2 | 854.1 | 2.9% | 0.771 |
| 11 | 1,100.4 | 824.9 | 2.8% | 0.750 |
| 12 | 1,121.3 | 822.3 | 2.2% | 0.733 |
* Current dollars - dollar value of a good or service in terms of prices prevailing at the time the good was sold or service rendered.
* Constant dollars - dollar value adjusted for inflation to demonstrate "real" increases. Determined by dividing current dollars by an appropriate price index, a process generally known as "deflating."
Figure 2:
Distribution of Obligations by Budget Category
Fiscal Years 2003-2012
| Fiscal Year | RPGs | Centers | Other | Training | Contracts | Intramural | RM&S | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 662,401 | 84,119 | 33,247 | 22,664 | 61,455 | 96,798 | 32,911 | 993,595 |
| 04 | 691,245 | 82,825 | 34,649 | 23,457 | 56,396 | 99,454 | 33,350 | 1,021,376 |
| 05 | 704,471 | 83,745 | 35,370 | 22,364 | 62,336 | 102,805 | 34,248 | 1,045,339 |
| 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 |
Figure 3:
Distribution of Obligations by Category
Fiscal Year 2012
| Category | Dollars | % |
|---|---|---|
| Res. Project Grants | 745,295 | 66.0% |
| Centers | 88,906 | 8.0% |
| Other Research | 36,864 | 3.0% |
| Training | 24,756 | 2.0% |
| Contracts | 64,545 | 6.0% |
| Intramural Research | 118,601 | 11.0% |
| RMS | 42,373 | 4.0% |
| Total NIA: | 1,121,340 | 100.0% |
Figure 4:
Trends in Appropriations
Fiscal Years 2003-2012
| Year | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Appropriation By $Millions |
993.6 | 1,021.4 | 1,045.3 | 1,036.6 | 1,045.5 | 1,051.0 | 1,079.0 | 1,108.2 | 1,100.4 | 1,121.3 |
Figure 5A:
Average Cost of Competing RPGs in Current and FY 2003 Constant Dollars
Fiscal Years 2003-2012
| Year | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | 389.0 | 396.6 | 343.1 | 357.9 | 332.8 | 392.5 | 523.1 | 461.3 | 400.2 | 447.5 |
| Constant | 389.0 | 382.4 | 318.4 | 317.5 | 284.4 | 320.4 | 414.8 | 355.5 | 300.0 | 328.1 |
* SBIR and STTR awards are not included in average cost calculations.
* Current dollars - dollar value of a good or service in terms of prices prevailing at the time the good was sold or service rendered.
* Constant dollars - dollar value adjusted for inflation to demonstrate "real" increases. Determined by dividing current dollars by an appropriate price index, a process generally known as "deflating."
Figure 5B:
Average Cost of Competing RPGs in Current Dollars By Program
Fiscal Years 2004-2012
| Year | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAB | 313 | 262 | 276 | 293 | 320 | 393 | 319 | 363 | 386 |
| BSR | 356 | 293 | 432 | 308 | 377 | 464 | 415 | 394 | 493 |
| DN | 418 | 401 | 381 | 374 | 446 | 532 | 497 | 401 | 517 |
| GCG | 635 | 335 | 344 | 356 | 353 | 854 | 706 | 508 | 261 |
Figure 5C:
Average Cost of Competing RPGs in FY 2004 Constant Dollars By Program
Fiscal Years 2004-2012
| Year | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAP | 313 | 252 | 254 | 260 | 271 | 323 | 255 | 291 | 302 |
| BSR | 356 | 282 | 397 | 273 | 319 | 382 | 332 | 315 | 385 |
| NNA | 418 | 386 | 351 | 331 | 378 | 438 | 398 | 321 | 404 |
| GCG | 635 | 322 | 316 | 316 | 299 | 703 | 565 | 406 | 204 |
Figure 6A:
Competing Research Project Grant Success Rates*
Fiscal Years 2003-2012
| Year | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Funded | 28.6 | 20.8 | 18.8 | 17.4 | 22.1 | 20.3 | 17.5 | 14.53 | 16.1 | 15.5 |
* Success rate: The success rate is the proportion of applications reviewed that is actually awarded. The FY 2012 Success rate is an estimate, pending final release by NIH.
Figure 6B
Research Project Grant Success Rates* By Grant Code
Fiscal Years 2004-2012
| Year | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P01 | 55.3 | 48.8 | 38.0 | 42.3 | 32.7 | 44.8 | 17.5 | 26.2 | 17.7 |
| R01 | 19.0 | 17.3 | 17.0 | 22.1 | 21.7 | 16.8 | 16.8 | 17.6 | 16.4 |
| R03 | 18.9 | 14.5 | 17.1 | 17.9 | 20.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 17.2 | 21.0 |
| All other** | 25.8 | 23.3 | 17.0 | 42.9 | 17.4 | 18.9 | 12.2 | 12.7 | 12.4 |
* Success rate: The success rate is the proportion of applications reviewed that is actually awarded. FY 2012 rates are preliminary.
** All other includes R15, R21, R36, R37, R55, and U01 grants.
Figure 6C
Research Project Grant Success Rates* By Program
Fiscal Years 2004-2012
| Year | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAB | 19.9 | 15.8 | 17.2 | 21.2 | 18.9 | 17.1 | 18.9 | 18.0 | 16.1 |
| BSR | 23.9 | 17.1 | 15.2 | 24.2 | 22.4 | 20.2 | 14.4 | 15.3 | 14.4 |
| DN | 20.2 | 21.1 | 17.8 | 21.5 | 20.8 | 17.0 | 17.4 | 16.8 | 15.5 |
| GCG | 21.6 | 21.4 | 20.0 | 22.3 | 17.3 | 17.7 | 17.4 | 12.7 | 17.0 |
* Success rate: The success rate is the proportion of applications reviewed that is actually awarded. FY 2012 rates are preliminary.
Table I
Actual Obligations for Fiscal Year 2012
| Mechanism | Number of Awards | Dollars (Thousands) |
|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH GRANTS | ||
| Research Project Grants: | ||
| Non-competing | 1,063 | 558,938 |
| Admin. Supplements 1 | (91) | 17,373 |
| Competing: | ||
| Renewals | 63 | 46,119 |
| New | 246 | 93,362 |
| Supplements | 5 | 1,018 |
| Subtotal, Competing | 314 | 140,500 |
| Subtotal, RPGs | 1,377 | 716,811 |
| SBIR/STTR | 84 | 28,483 |
| Total, Research Project Grants | 1,461 | 745,295 |
| Research Centers: | ||
| Special/Comprehensive | 79 | 87,698 |
| Comparative Medicine 2 | 1,208 | |
| Other Research: | ||
| Research Careers (Ks) | 218 | 28,883 |
| Coop. Clinical Research | ||
| Minority Biomedical Research Support | ||
| Other Related Research | 41 | 7,981 |
| Total, Other Research | 259 | 36,864 |
| TOTAL, RESEARCH GRANTS | 1,799 | 871,065 |
| TRAINING | (FTTPs) | |
| Individual | 190 | 7,397 |
| Institutional | 420 | 17,359 |
| TOTAL, TRAINING | 610 | 24,756 |
| R & D CONTRACTS | 123 | 64,545 |
| (SBIR/STTR, non-add) 3 | (5) | (61) |
| INTRAMURAL RESEARCH | 118,601 | |
| RESEARCH MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT | 42,373 | |
| GRAND TOTAL, NIA | 1,121,340 |
Note: Includes AIDS
1 = The 91 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 2007-2012 (Dollars in Thousands)
| PROGRAM: | Research Career Awards* | NRSA: Individual (F31, F32) | NRSA: Institutional (T32, T34, T35, T36) | Subtotal, NRSAs | TOTAL: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY07 - Number | 222 | 95 | 469 | 564 | 786 |
| FY07 - Dollars | $28,434 | 3,747 | 20,026 | 23,773 | 52,207 |
| FY08 - Number | 223 | 119 | 462 | 564 | 787 |
| FY08 - Dollars | $28,551 | 4,492 | 18,790 | 23,773 | 52,324 |
| FY09 - Number | 228 | 144 | 431 | 581 | 809 |
| FY09 - Dollars | $29,455 | 5,363 | 18,537 | 23,282 | 52,737 |
| 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 |
* Includes K01, K02, K04, K07, K08, K11, K12, K23, K24, K25, K26 and K30 awards.
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, U01 - Cooperative Agreement Research Project Award
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.
