Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 10 021
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "AIDS Science Track Award for Research Transition (R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 5, 2009 and posted on Nov 5, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The AIDS Science Track Award for Research Transition (A START) is a National Institutes of Health funding opportunity administered through the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) that is designed to help bring newly independent and early career investigators into HIV/AIDS research specifically focused on drug abuse. The main idea is to give researchers a practical on-ramp into this field by supporting smaller, tightly scoped projects that can be completed relatively quickly and without the large budgets and infrastructure often needed for major research awards. In other words, the program is meant to help investigators generate early findings, build a track record in the HIV/drug abuse space, and position themselves for larger NIH grants later.
This opportunity uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism. The R03 format is intended for projects that are limited in scale but still scientifically meaningful, and the announcement explicitly encourages proposals that fit within modest time and resource constraints. Examples of the kinds of work the R03 is meant to support include pilot or feasibility studies (such as testing whether a new approach or intervention is workable), secondary analyses of existing datasets (for example, using previously collected cohort or surveillance data to answer new HIV and substance-use-related questions), small self-contained research projects with clearly defined aims, and efforts focused on methods or technology development. That could include developing or refining research methodology, creating tools to improve measurement or data collection, or developing new research technologies relevant to drug abuse and HIV/AIDS.
Funding levels and the number of awards are not fixed in the announcement. Instead, NIH indicates that the total amount awarded and the number of grants made will depend on the availability of funds as well as the number of applications received, their scientific quality, the proposed project duration, and the budgets requested. Like many NIH opportunities, the competition is therefore driven by peer review and programmatic priorities, with final award decisions shaped by both merit and fit with NIDA goals.
The program falls under the broader federal assistance area for Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs (CFDA 93.279) and does not require cost sharing or matching funds. It is categorized as a discretionary grant opportunity in the education and health activity area, reflecting its emphasis on developing investigators and expanding the research base related to HIV/AIDS and substance use.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of applicant organizations. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), and a wide range of government entities such as state, county, city/township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and housing authorities. The eligibility list also explicitly includes organizations and institutions that serve specific populations and regions, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, tribal governments (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), U.S. territories or possessions, regional organizations, faith-based and community-based organizations, and even non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations), as well as eligible federal agencies.
Key administrative details from the source record include the Funding Opportunity Number PAR-10-021 and the title AIDS Science Track Award for Research Transition (R03). The opportunity was posted on November 5, 2009, with an original and final closing date of September 7, 2012, and it was archived on October 8, 2012. Additional details and the full announcement were made available through NIH’s grants website under the provided link (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-021.html), and NIH’s Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact information was included for access or technical issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the AIDS Science Track Award for Research Transition (A START)?
A START is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity administered through the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). It is designed to bring newly independent and early career investigators into HIV/AIDS research that is specifically focused on drug abuse.
What is the goal of this program?
The program aims to provide a practical on-ramp into HIV/AIDS and drug abuse research by supporting smaller, tightly scoped projects that can be completed relatively quickly without the large budgets and infrastructure typical of major research awards. The intent is to help investigators generate early findings, build a track record in the HIV/drug abuse space, and be better positioned to pursue larger NIH grants later.
Which NIH institute administers this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered through the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) under NIH.
What grant mechanism does A START use?
The opportunity uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism.
What does the R03 mechanism support in this announcement?
The R03 format is intended for projects that are limited in scale but still scientifically meaningful, and the announcement encourages proposals that fit within modest time and resource constraints.
What kinds of projects are encouraged under this R03?
Examples mentioned include pilot or feasibility studies, secondary analyses of existing datasets, small self-contained research projects with clearly defined aims, and methods or technology development work relevant to drug abuse and HIV/AIDS (such as refining methodology, creating tools to improve measurement or data collection, or developing new research technologies).
Does the announcement specify a fixed number of awards?
No. The number of awards is not fixed and depends on the availability of funds and factors such as the number of applications received, scientific quality, proposed project duration, and budgets requested.
Does the announcement specify fixed funding levels?
No. Funding levels are not fixed in the announcement. Total funding and award amounts depend on available funds and application-related factors (including quality, duration, and requested budgets).
What factors influence final award decisions?
NIH indicates that decisions are shaped by the availability of funds, the number of applications received, their scientific quality, proposed project duration, and requested budgets. Like many NIH opportunities, competition is driven by peer review and programmatic priorities, with final decisions reflecting both merit and fit with NIDA goals.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What is the CFDA (federal assistance) area associated with this program?
The program falls under Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs, CFDA 93.279.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is described as a discretionary grant opportunity in the education and health activity area, reflecting an emphasis on developing investigators and expanding the research base related to HIV/AIDS and substance use.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many applicant organization types, including public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), and government entities such as state, county, and city/township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and housing authorities.
Are institutions serving specific populations explicitly included as eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes organizations and 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, tribal governments (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), and faith-based and community-based organizations.
Are U.S. territories or regional organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes U.S. territories or possessions and regional organizations.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations).
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes eligible federal agencies.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR-10-021.
What is the full title listed for the opportunity?
The title is AIDS Science Track Award for Research Transition (R03).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 5, 2009.
What were the closing dates for applications?
The source record lists an original closing date and a final closing date of September 7, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on October 8, 2012.
Where can applicants find the full announcement?
The full announcement was made available through NIH's grants website at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-021.html
Who is listed for access or technical issues related to the announcement webpage?
NIH's Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact information is referenced for access or technical issues in the source record.
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