Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 08 082
Apply for PAR 08 082
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alcohol Research Education Project Grants (R25)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2008 and posted on Jan 29, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2011. (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 Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments.
- Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply. Eligible agencies of the Federal Government can apply. Faith based or community based organizations can apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Alcohol Research Education Project Grants (R25) opportunity, funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) within the National Institutes of Health, is designed to support structured research education activities that strengthen alcohol-related education for health professions audiences. At its core, the program reflects NIAAA's broader mission: advancing scientific understanding of the biological and behavioral mechanisms that contribute to alcoholism and other alcohol-related problems, while also promoting prevention, treatment, and health services research. A central priority embedded in this announcement is dissemination and translation of new alcohol research knowledge to the people who can use it in practice and policy, including clinicians and other health and social service providers, educators, scientists, patients and families, criminal justice professionals, and the general public. In this specific FOA, the emphasis is on research education efforts focused on alcohol education within health professions, meaning projects that help ensure current, evidence-based alcohol research is effectively incorporated into training and educational settings that shape clinical care and public health practice.
This funding uses the NIH Research Education (R25) grant mechanism, which is intended for education-focused programs rather than traditional hypothesis-driven research projects. In practical terms, R25 awards typically support the development, implementation, and evaluation of research education curricula, courses, training experiences, and other educational interventions that build research literacy and improve the uptake of scientific findings. The announcement makes clear that the supported activity is an "alcohol education of Health Professions" research education effort that NIAAA will consider for award, positioning the grant as a way to expand and improve alcohol-related education and research-informed training among health professionals. Another notable administrative point is that R25 research education programs are generally tied to the applicant institution and are not transferable to another institution unless there is a strong justification, which signals NIH's expectation that the program infrastructure, faculty involvement, and institutional commitment are integral to the award.
Administratively, this was a discretionary grant opportunity posted on January 29, 2008, with the funding opportunity number PAR-08-082 and an original (and final) closing date of May 7, 2011. The announcement was later archived on June 7, 2011. It falls under the health funding activity category and does not require cost sharing or matching, which lowers the barrier for organizations that may not have discretionary funds to contribute as a formal match.
Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations and government entities, reflecting the education and dissemination goals of the program. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education for those specific categories), public and private institutions of higher education, state and local governments (including counties, cities, townships, special district governments, and independent school districts), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, tribal governments and tribal organizations (including federally recognized tribal governments), small businesses, and for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses). The listing also specifies that eligible federal government agencies may apply, and that faith-based and community-based organizations are eligible as well. A key limitation is that foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, which means the applicant organization must be domestic even if the educational reach or collaborations have broader scope.
For applicants or interested parties seeking the full official requirements and details, the announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide posting for PAR-08-082. It also provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact information for technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement, which is standard for NIH postings and indicates that full application instructions, review criteria, and programmatic expectations were maintained in the complete FOA text.
Alcohol Research Education Project Grants (R25) - FAQs
What is the Alcohol Research Education Project Grants (R25) opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It supports structured research education activities aimed at strengthening alcohol-related education for health professions audiences.
Which NIH institute funds this program?
The opportunity is funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) within the NIH.
What is the primary purpose of this R25 program?
The purpose is to support research education efforts that improve alcohol education within health professions. The focus is on helping ensure current, evidence-based alcohol research is effectively incorporated into training and educational settings that shape clinical care and public health practice.
What kinds of activities does an NIH Research Education (R25) grant typically support?
Based on the description provided, R25 awards typically support the development, implementation, and evaluation of research education curricula, courses, training experiences, and other educational interventions that build research literacy and improve the uptake of scientific findings. This opportunity is positioned as an education-focused program rather than a traditional hypothesis-driven research project.
Is this grant meant to fund traditional research studies?
No. The R25 mechanism is described as being intended for education-focused programs rather than traditional hypothesis-driven research projects.
What audience is this funding opportunity focused on?
The emphasis is on health professions audiences. The FOA highlights alcohol education within health professions, with the goal of strengthening research-informed training among health professionals.
How does dissemination and translation fit into this program?
A central priority in the announcement is dissemination and translation of new alcohol research knowledge to people who can use it in practice and policy. The description lists potential users such as clinicians and other health and social service providers, educators, scientists, patients and families, criminal justice professionals, and the general public.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is PAR-08-082.
When was this opportunity posted?
It was posted on January 29, 2008.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original (and final) closing date was May 7, 2011.
Is the announcement still active?
No. The announcement was archived on June 7, 2011.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The information provided states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
What type of funding activity category does this fall under?
It falls under the health funding activity category.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad for U.S.-based organizations and government entities. Eligible applicants include:
- Nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3); excluding institutions of higher education for those specific nonprofit categories)
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- State governments
- Local governments (including counties, cities, townships, special district governments, and independent school districts)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Tribal governments and tribal organizations (including federally recognized tribal governments)
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses)
- Eligible federal government agencies
- Faith-based and community-based organizations
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. The listing specifies that foreign institutions are not eligible. The applicant organization must be domestic.
Can a for-profit organization apply for this R25?
Yes. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations, including those other than small businesses, and also includes small businesses.
Can institutions of higher education apply?
Yes. Public and private institutions of higher education are explicitly included as eligible applicants.
Can tribal governments or tribal organizations apply?
Yes. Tribal governments and tribal organizations are listed as eligible, including federally recognized tribal governments.
Are faith-based and community-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The listing specifies that faith-based and community-based organizations are eligible.
Are federal government agencies allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list states that eligible federal government agencies may apply.
Is the R25 award transferable if the program moves to another institution?
Generally, no. The description notes that R25 research education programs are generally tied to the applicant institution and are not transferable to another institution unless there is a strong justification. This reflects NIH expectations that the program infrastructure, faculty involvement, and institutional commitment are integral to the award.
Where can applicants find the official requirements and full details?
The announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide posting for PAR-08-082 for the full official requirements and details.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement?
The opportunity provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact information for technical issues related to accessing or linking to the announcement.
What is the overall mission context for this NIAAA funding?
The program is described as reflecting NIAAA's broader mission: advancing scientific understanding of the biological and behavioral mechanisms that contribute to alcoholism and other alcohol-related problems, while promoting prevention, treatment, and health services research. Within this FOA, that mission is expressed through research education and translation of evidence into health professions training and practice.
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