Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 08 008
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alcohol Use Disorders Treatment, Services Research, and Recovery (R21)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 17, 2010 and posted on Oct 17, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 18, 2010 Multiple Receipt Dates See Link to Full Announcement for details.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Special district governments County governments Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Foreign institutions are 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 Use Disorders Treatment, Services Research, and Recovery (R21) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PA-08-008) is a National Institutes of Health grant announcement issued through the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Its core aim is to fund early-stage, exploratory studies that try out innovative ideas related to alcohol use disorders (AUD). In practical terms, this program is looking for research that can push the field forward by testing new approaches, generating preliminary data, or developing novel concepts that could later grow into larger, more definitive projects.
The scientific scope centers on three connected areas. First, it supports research on behavioral treatments for AUD and on pharmacological treatments, including work that explores how and why particular interventions work, for whom they work best, and how they might be improved. Second, it encourages services research focused on the real-world delivery of AUD care, especially the organizational, financial, and management factors that either help services reach people effectively or get in the way. That can include questions like how treatment programs are structured, how staffing and workflow affect quality, how reimbursement and financing shape what services are offered, and what administrative or policy conditions improve access, continuity of care, and outcomes. Third, it explicitly welcomes studies on recovery from alcohol use disorders as a phenomenon in its own right, which can include pathways to recovery, supports and barriers, and how recovery unfolds over time in different populations and settings.
This announcement uses the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21) mechanism, which is designed for high-potential, early-stage or concept-testing projects rather than large, long-term trials. The stated award ceiling is $200,000, and cost sharing or matching is not required. The FOA also notes that it runs in parallel with two companion announcements of the same scientific scope but different grant mechanisms: an R01 version (PA-07-066) intended for larger, more fully developed research projects, and an R03 version (PA-07-215) intended for smaller, short-term efforts. Applicants deciding among these mechanisms would generally choose the R21 when the work is innovative but still exploratory and needs support to establish feasibility or produce early evidence.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations: public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses are explicitly listed, and small businesses are also listed separately), state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, special districts, and independent school districts), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and tribal governments and tribal organizations. The announcement also specifies that foreign institutions are eligible to apply, eligible federal agencies may apply, and faith-based or community-based organizations are allowed to apply, which signals an interest in proposals grounded in community settings and real service systems, not just academic environments.
Funding decisions are described as contingent on the availability of funds and the receipt of a sufficient number of meritorious applications, meaning awards are not guaranteed and will depend on both budget and the quality of the submitted proposals. The listing is associated with CFDA number 93.273 (Alcohol Research Programs). The opportunity was posted October 17, 2007, and it used multiple receipt dates, with the listing showing a current closing date of March 18, 2010 and an archive date of April 18, 2010. For full details, the announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide page (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-008.html) and provides NIH Office of Extramural Research contact support for access or technical issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Alcohol Use Disorders Treatment, Services Research, and Recovery (R21) opportunity?
This is an NIH grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PA-08-008) issued by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). It supports exploratory, early-stage research projects focused on alcohol use disorders (AUD), especially studies that test innovative ideas, generate preliminary data, or develop novel concepts that could later grow into larger projects.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core aim is to fund high-potential exploratory or developmental research on AUD. The emphasis is on trying out new approaches, establishing feasibility, and producing early evidence rather than running large, long-term definitive trials.
What grant mechanism does this announcement use?
This announcement uses the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21) mechanism.
How much funding is available under this R21?
The stated award ceiling is $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
What research topics are within the scientific scope of this FOA?
The scope centers on three connected areas: (1) behavioral and pharmacological treatments for AUD, including studies on how and why interventions work and for whom; (2) services research on real-world delivery of AUD care, including organizational, financial, and management factors that affect access, continuity, quality, and outcomes; and (3) research on recovery from AUD as a phenomenon, including pathways to recovery, supports and barriers, and how recovery changes over time across populations and settings.
Does the FOA support studies on behavioral treatments for AUD?
Yes. The announcement includes behavioral treatment research, including work that examines how interventions work, who benefits most, and how treatments may be improved.
Does the FOA support pharmacological treatment research for AUD?
Yes. Pharmacological treatment research is explicitly within scope, including studies that explore mechanisms and differential effects across individuals and contexts.
What does "services research" mean in the context of this FOA?
Services research here focuses on the real-world delivery of AUD care. It emphasizes organizational, financial, and management factors that help services reach people effectively or create barriers, such as program structure, staffing and workflow, reimbursement and financing, and administrative or policy conditions affecting access, continuity of care, and outcomes.
Are studies about recovery from alcohol use disorders eligible under this FOA?
Yes. The FOA explicitly welcomes studies examining recovery itself, including pathways to recovery, supports and barriers, and how recovery unfolds over time in different populations and settings.
What kind of projects are best suited for the R21 mechanism in this program?
The R21 is intended for innovative but exploratory projects, such as concept-testing studies, feasibility work, and projects designed to generate preliminary data that could support later, larger, more definitive research.
Are there related opportunities using other NIH mechanisms?
Yes. This FOA runs in parallel with companion announcements that share the same scientific scope but use different mechanisms: an R01 version (PA-07-066) for larger, more fully developed research projects, and an R03 version (PA-07-215) for smaller, short-term efforts.
How should an applicant decide between the R21 and the companion R01 or R03?
Based on the information provided, the R21 is generally the best fit when the work is promising and innovative but still exploratory and needs support to establish feasibility or produce early evidence. The R01 is positioned for larger, more developed projects, while the R03 is intended for smaller, short-term efforts.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status); for-profit organizations (including small businesses, which are also listed separately); state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, special districts, and independent school districts); public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; tribal governments and tribal organizations; foreign institutions; and eligible federal agencies. Faith-based and community-based organizations are also allowed to apply.
Are foreign institutions allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement specifies that foreign institutions are eligible to apply.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Tribal governments and tribal organizations are listed as eligible applicants.
Can faith-based or community-based organizations apply?
Yes. The FOA states that faith-based and community-based organizations are allowed to apply, indicating interest in proposals grounded in community settings and real service systems.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement notes that eligible federal agencies may apply.
Are awards guaranteed if an application is submitted?
No. Funding decisions are described as contingent on the availability of funds and on receiving a sufficient number of meritorious applications, so awards depend on both budget and application quality.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The listing is associated with CFDA 93.273 (Alcohol Research Programs).
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 17, 2007.
What were the receipt/closing and archive dates shown for this listing?
The listing notes multiple receipt dates and shows a current closing date of March 18, 2010, with an archive date of April 18, 2010.
Where can applicants find the full FOA text and official details?
The FOA points to the NIH Grants Guide page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-008.html for full details.
Who should be contacted for access or technical issues related to the announcement?
The announcement provides NIH Office of Extramural Research contact support for access or technical issues.
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