[Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health](https://www.hhs.gov/ash/)

July 30, 2025

$150,000–$250,000 per award; up to 2 awards; total program funding $500,000

Supports empirical research on factors affecting research integrity, including the causes of research misconduct and drivers of responsible conduct.

--- ## Description This program, administered by the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, funds projects that advance empirical research on societal, organizational, behavioral, group, and individual factors that influence research integrity. The focus is on identifying both the root causes of research misconduct and the factors that promote integrity in research. The program supports education and outreach efforts to help Public Health Service (PHS)-funded institutions foster responsible research environments, prevent misconduct, and respond effectively to allegations. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: July 30, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Award range: $150,000 to $250,000 per award - Estimated total funding: $500,000 - Expected number of awards: 2 - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, 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) - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - Private institutions of higher education - Individuals - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Small businesses Additional eligible entities: - Universities, hospitals, laboratories, and other public or private institutions - Faith-based and community-based organizations - American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander organizations --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355826). - Required forms include the SF-424, SF-424A, SF-LLL, and relevant narrative and budget documents. - Original hardcopy signatures may be required for certain documents; these must be received by the Grants Servicing Office by the deadline. - For applicants with an existing GrantSolutions account (for ongoing grantee activities), applications may also be submitted via [GrantSolutions.gov](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/homepage.gs). --- ## Additional Information - The program is authorized under 42 U.S.C. § 241 (Section 301 of the Public Health Service Act). - Projects should focus on empirical research; education and outreach are encouraged if tied to research integrity. - For detailed instructions and forms, refer to the [official announcement](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=117337). --- ## External Links - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355826) - [Full Announcement and Application Instructions](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=117337) - [Office of Research Integrity](https://ori.hhs.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Person | Email | Phone | |--------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------------------|---------------| | Administrative/Budgetary Requirements | Jessica Shields | Jessica.Shields@hhs.gov | 240-453-8822 | | Program Requirements/Technical Assistance | Armineh Ghazarian | Armineh.Ghazarian@hhs.gov | — | | Grants.gov Support | Grants.gov Contact Center | support@grants.gov | 1-800-518-4726| Hours of operation for Grants.gov: 24/7, except federal holidays.

Ensuring Research Integrity - Program Development and Evaluation Program (PDE)

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