Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 09 145
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cancer Surveillance Using Health Claims based Data System (R01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.226 Research on Healthcare Costs, Quality and Outcomes 93.399 Cancer Control.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 3, 2009 and posted on Apr 3, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts State governments 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 Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses.
- 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 Cancer Surveillance Using Health Claims based Data System (R01) funding opportunity (PA-09-145) is a National Cancer Institute (NCI) announcement under the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that supports research projects using health insurance claims data to improve cancer surveillance. In this context, "cancer surveillance" is broader than tracking incidence and mortality; it includes studying how cancer care is delivered in real-world settings, how quality varies, what outcomes patients experience, and where disparities exist across different populations. The overall goal is to leverage routinely collected claims information to answer practical, population-level questions about cancer care across the continuum, from treatment through follow-up and outcomes.
Projects funded through this FOA are expected to use health claims-based data systems (for example, billing and administrative claims from insurers or public programs) as a primary resource for surveillance-oriented research. The scope explicitly includes examining patterns of care, such as what treatments patients receive, how closely care aligns with guidelines, how care varies by geography or health system, and how care differs across demographic groups. It also supports evaluations of quality and outcomes of care, which can include downstream events observable in claims data (like complications, utilization patterns, additional treatments, and certain outcome proxies), as well as analyses of health disparities, meaning differences in care and outcomes by race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, rural versus urban residence, insurance type, or other factors that can be studied with claims-linked measures.
The announcement emphasizes that applications may focus at different levels of analysis. Some studies may center on patient-level treatment and outcomes, while others can incorporate provider-level or health system-level influences, such as how physician practice patterns, facility characteristics, referral networks, or system organization affect care delivery and patient results. This flexibility makes the FOA relevant to researchers working in health services research, outcomes research, cancer control, epidemiology, and related fields, especially those interested in using large administrative datasets to study real-world cancer care.
Funding is provided through the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism, which is generally used for more mature, hypothesis-driven, or comprehensive projects compared with smaller exploratory awards. The FOA notes that it runs in parallel with two companion announcements of identical scientific scope that use different mechanisms: an R21 (PA-09-144) for exploratory/developmental research and an R03 (PA-09-143) for small research projects. In practical terms, that parallel structure lets applicants choose a mechanism that matches the size, stage, and needs of their proposed work while still targeting the same overarching scientific purpose of claims-based cancer surveillance.
Awards under this opportunity are described as contingent on the availability of funds and the receipt of a sufficient number of scientifically meritorious applications, meaning there is no guaranteed number of awards or set-aside budget specified in the provided text. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses the grant instrument. It is associated with CFDA numbers 93.226 (Research on Healthcare Costs, Quality and Outcomes) and 93.399 (Cancer Control), highlighting the programmatic interest in both healthcare delivery/value questions and cancer control outcomes.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic and non-domestic organizations. Eligible applicants listed include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities), state, county, city/township, special district governments, tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and small businesses. The eligibility section also explicitly includes a range of mission-focused or community-based institution types and organizational categories such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based and community-based organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, regional organizations, and foreign (non-U.S.) entities. The FOA indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Key administrative details from the source include a posted and created date of April 3, 2009, with an original and current closing date of May 7, 2012, and an archive date of June 7, 2012, indicating the opportunity is historical/archived rather than currently open. The full announcement was hosted on the NIH Grants Guide website (linked in the source), and the provided contact support is through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or linking issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Cancer Surveillance Using Health Claims based Data System (R01) funding opportunity?
It is a National Cancer Institute (NCI) announcement under the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that supports research projects using health insurance claims data to improve cancer surveillance. The funding opportunity announcement (FOA) identifier is PA-09-145, and it uses the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism.
What does "cancer surveillance" mean in this FOA?
In this context, cancer surveillance is broader than tracking incidence and mortality. It also includes studying how cancer care is delivered in real-world settings, how quality varies, what outcomes patients experience, and where disparities exist across different populations across the continuum from treatment through follow-up and outcomes.
What is the overall goal of this FOA?
The goal is to leverage routinely collected health insurance claims information to answer practical, population-level questions about cancer care across the cancer care continuum, including treatment patterns, follow-up, outcomes, quality, and disparities.
What kinds of data are expected to be used in funded projects?
Projects are expected to use health claims-based data systems as a primary resource. Examples include billing and administrative claims from insurers or public programs.
What types of research topics are within scope?
The scope explicitly includes examining patterns of care (what treatments patients receive), how closely care aligns with guidelines, variation in care by geography or health system, and differences in care across demographic groups.
Does the FOA support research on quality of care and outcomes?
Yes. It supports evaluations of quality and outcomes of care, including downstream events observable in claims data such as complications, utilization patterns, additional treatments, and certain claims-based outcome proxies.
Does this opportunity include a focus on cancer health disparities?
Yes. It supports analyses of health disparities, meaning differences in care and outcomes by factors such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, rural versus urban residence, insurance type, and other factors that can be studied with claims-linked measures.
At what level can studies be conducted (patient, provider, or system)?
Applications may focus at different levels of analysis. Some studies may center on patient-level treatment and outcomes, while others can incorporate provider-level or health system-level influences.
What are examples of provider-level or health system-level factors that can be studied?
Examples mentioned include physician practice patterns, facility characteristics, referral networks, and system organization, and how these factors affect care delivery and patient results.
What grant mechanism does this FOA use?
This opportunity uses the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism, which is generally used for more mature, hypothesis-driven, or comprehensive projects than smaller exploratory awards.
Are there related or companion funding announcements?
Yes. The FOA runs in parallel with two companion announcements of identical scientific scope that use different mechanisms: an R21 (PA-09-144) for exploratory/developmental research and an R03 (PA-09-143) for small research projects.
How should an applicant choose between the R01, R21, and R03 announcements?
The parallel structure allows applicants to choose a mechanism that matches the size, stage, and needs of the proposed work while targeting the same overarching purpose of claims-based cancer surveillance.
Is there a guaranteed number of awards or a set-aside budget?
No. Awards are described as contingent on the availability of funds and the receipt of a sufficient number of scientifically meritorious applications, and the provided text does not specify a guaranteed number of awards or a set-aside budget.
What type of funding is this considered?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses the grant instrument.
What CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.226 (Research on Healthcare Costs, Quality and Outcomes) and 93.399 (Cancer Control).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic and non-domestic organizations, including public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities); state, county, city/township, and special district governments; tribal governments and tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and small businesses.
Does the eligibility list include mission-focused or community-based institution types?
Yes. The eligibility section explicitly includes HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based and community-based organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, regional organizations, and foreign (non-U.S.) entities.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Is this funding opportunity currently open?
No. Based on the administrative dates provided, this is a historical/archived opportunity. The posted/created date is April 3, 2009; the original and current closing date is May 7, 2012; and the archive date is June 7, 2012.
Where was the full announcement posted?
The full announcement was hosted on the NIH Grants Guide website (linked in the source information).
Who is listed as the contact for access or linking issues?
The provided contact support is through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or linking issues.
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