Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 13 255
Apply for PA 13 255
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Aging Studies in the Pulmonary System (R01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.838 Lung Diseases Research 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 1, 2013 and posted on Jul 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments County governments Special district governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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 not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant opportunity titled "Aging Studies in the Pulmonary System (R01)" (Funding Opportunity Number PA-13-255) was a discretionary research grant program designed to support investigator-initiated studies focused on how aging changes the lungs and respiratory system. The central goal of the announcement was to stimulate research that explains age-associated mechanisms affecting pulmonary physiology, pathology, and overall function, and to connect those mechanisms to respiratory conditions and diseases that tend to appear or worsen in older adults. In practical terms, the FOA aimed to move beyond simply describing that lung function declines with age and instead encourage projects that clarify why those changes happen at biological, cellular, and functional levels, and how those changes contribute to disease risk, progression, and clinical outcomes in aging populations.
This opportunity used the NIH R01 funding mechanism, meaning it was intended for substantial, hypothesis-driven research projects with clearly defined aims and strong scientific justification. The activity areas tied to the program were health-related research under CFDA 93.838 (Lung Diseases Research) and 93.866 (Aging Research), reflecting the FOA's dual emphasis on pulmonary science and geroscience. Cost sharing or matching was not required, which is typical for many NIH research grants and generally lowers barriers for universities and research organizations that may not have separate funds to commit to the project.
A wide range of applicants were eligible, which made the program accessible to many types of research-performing organizations. Eligible applicants included public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and multiple levels of government entities such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts. The announcement also explicitly included tribal governments and tribal organizations (both federally recognized and other-than-federally recognized entities) as eligible applicants, along with public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities. Additional eligibility language also highlighted participation from institutions serving specific communities, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), as well as faith-based and community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies. At the same time, the FOA clearly restricted foreign involvement: non-U.S. entities and foreign institutions were not eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations were not eligible, and foreign components as defined by NIH policy were not allowed.
From an administrative and timing standpoint, the FOA was posted and created on July 1, 2013. The original and final closing date listed was September 7, 2016, and the archive date was October 8, 2016, meaning the competition is no longer active and is maintained for historical reference rather than accepting new applications. Applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing or linking to the full announcement were directed to NIH Office of Extramural Research support via the NIH OER Webmaster contact listed in the notice, and the FOA included an official NIH guide link for the full text.
Overall, PA-13-255 was structured to encourage rigorous research on the biology of pulmonary aging and its connection to the respiratory diseases that disproportionately affect older adults, using the standard NIH R01 framework and welcoming applications from a broad set of U.S.-based research and community-serving institutions while excluding foreign organizational participation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NIH "Aging Studies in the Pulmonary System (R01)" (PA-13-255)
What is the title of this NIH grant opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Aging Studies in the Pulmonary System (R01)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PA-13-255.
What kind of grant mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity uses the NIH R01 mechanism, which is intended for substantial, hypothesis-driven research projects with clearly defined aims and strong scientific justification.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is to stimulate investigator-initiated research that explains how aging changes the lungs and respiratory system, focusing on age-associated mechanisms that affect pulmonary physiology, pathology, and overall function.
What types of research was the FOA trying to encourage?
The FOA aimed to move beyond descriptive findings (for example, simply observing that lung function declines with age) and instead support studies that clarify why these changes occur at biological, cellular, and functional levels, and how they contribute to disease risk, progression, and clinical outcomes in older adults.
How does this program connect pulmonary aging research to disease?
The announcement emphasized linking age-associated mechanisms in the pulmonary system to respiratory conditions and diseases that tend to appear or worsen in older adults, including how those mechanisms influence risk and outcomes.
Which CFDA program areas were associated with this opportunity?
The activity areas were tied to CFDA 93.838 (Lung Diseases Research) and CFDA 93.866 (Aging Research), reflecting the dual emphasis on pulmonary science and geroscience.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included a broad range of U.S.-based organizations, such as public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses).
Were government entities eligible to apply?
Yes. The FOA included eligibility for state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts.
Were tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible applicants?
Yes. The announcement explicitly included tribal governments and tribal organizations, including both federally recognized tribes and other-than-federally recognized entities.
Were public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities were included among eligible applicants.
Did the FOA encourage applications from institutions serving specific communities?
Yes. It highlighted participation from institutions such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
Were faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility language included faith-based and community-based organizations.
Could federal agencies apply?
Yes. The FOA noted that eligible federal agencies could participate as applicants.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations allowed to apply?
No. Non-U.S. entities and foreign institutions were not eligible to apply under this FOA.
Can a U.S. organization apply if it has non-U.S. components involved?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations were not eligible.
Are foreign components allowed under NIH policy for this opportunity?
No. The FOA stated that foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) were not allowed.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The FOA was posted and created on July 1, 2013.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and final closing date listed was September 7, 2016.
Is this funding opportunity still accepting applications?
No. The archive date was October 8, 2016, and the opportunity is no longer active. It is maintained for historical reference rather than accepting new applications.
Where could applicants get help if they had trouble accessing the full announcement?
The notice directed applicants to NIH Office of Extramural Research support via the NIH OER Webmaster contact listed in the announcement, and it referenced an official NIH guide link for the full text.
What was the overall focus area of PA-13-255?
Overall, PA-13-255 focused on rigorous research into the biology of pulmonary aging and how age-driven changes in the respiratory system relate to respiratory diseases that disproportionately affect older adults, using the standard NIH R01 framework.
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