Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 13 220
Apply for PAR 13 220
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Center of Excellence for Research on CAM (P01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.213 Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 2, 2013 and posted on May 2, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Small businesses City or township governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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.
- 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) 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 NIH funding opportunity PAR 13-220, titled "Center of Excellence for Research on CAM (P01)," supported the creation of multidisciplinary research centers focused on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), now more commonly described across NIH as complementary and integrative health. The main purpose of the program was to fund a coordinated, center-style set of studies that could tackle higher-impact questions than a collection of separate, independent projects. In other words, the FOA was built around the idea that certain scientific problems in this field are best addressed when strong investigators work together in a deliberately integrated way, sharing expertise, methods, and infrastructure rather than operating as isolated labs.
At the core of the announcement was a requirement for synergy. Applicants were expected to propose a Center of Excellence for Research on CAM (CERC) composed of multiple research projects that are scientifically connected and mutually reinforcing. The FOA emphasized that supporting three or four projects together as a unified program should create clear advantages compared with funding those same projects individually. That advantage could come from shared resources, a common scientific theme, coordinated experimental designs that build on one another, or the ability to combine multiple research approaches into a single coherent plan. The expectation was that the whole center would be more scientifically productive and more informative than the sum of its parts.
Structurally, each CERC had to maintain at least three research projects throughout the entire award period. Those projects needed to address basic, mechanistic, and/or translational research questions that align with priorities laid out in the then-current NCCAM Strategic Plan. In practical terms, this meant the program was not limited to clinical trials alone or to laboratory work alone. A competitive application could span fundamental biology, mechanistic studies, and translation toward real-world health applications, as long as the overall center theme and the interactions among projects were strong, well-justified, and responsive to NCCAM priorities.
The FOA used the NIH P01 mechanism, which is designed for program project grants. This mechanism typically supports a coordinated group of projects under a single overarching theme, usually with an administrative structure that allows leadership, oversight, and cross-project collaboration. Consistent with that model, the announcement stressed multidisciplinary team science, encouraging applications that brought together outstanding scientists and multiple methodological approaches. The overall intent was to push the field forward by supporting centers that could integrate different disciplines, such as basic biomedical science, behavioral research, clinical investigation, biostatistics, and other relevant areas, depending on the scientific problems being addressed.
From an administrative and eligibility standpoint, PAR 13-220 was a discretionary grant opportunity in the health funding activity category, listed under CFDA 93.213 (Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health). It did not require cost sharing or matching, which lowered barriers for institutions that might otherwise struggle to commit non-federal funds. Eligible applicants were broad and included many types of U.S.-based organizations and governments, such as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township, special district governments), along with public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The eligibility section also explicitly included a range of mission-focused educational institutions and community-serving organizations, such as HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, AANAPISIs, tribally controlled colleges and universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and faith-based or community-based organizations, as well as eligible federal agencies and U.S. territories or possessions. Foreign institutions and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations were not eligible, and foreign components were not allowed under NIH policy as referenced in the announcement.
Timing-wise, the opportunity was posted and created on May 2, 2013, with an original and current closing date of January 7, 2015, and it was archived on February 7, 2015. The sponsoring agency was the National Institutes of Health, with the scientific emphasis coming from NCCAM (the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, now known as NCCIH). The full announcement was hosted on the NIH Grants Guide website, and NIH’s Office of Extramural Research provided technical contact support for access and linking issues through the OER webmaster email listed in the FOA.
FAQs: NIH PAR 13-220 (Center of Excellence for Research on CAM, P01)
What is PAR 13-220?
PAR 13-220 is an NIH funding opportunity titled "Center of Excellence for Research on CAM (P01)." It supported the creation of multidisciplinary research centers focused on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), which NIH now more commonly describes as complementary and integrative health.
What was the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The main purpose was to fund a coordinated, center-style set of studies that could address higher-impact scientific questions than a collection of separate, independent projects. The program was designed around the idea that certain research problems are best solved when strong investigators work together in an integrated way, sharing expertise, methods, and infrastructure.
What type of grant mechanism did PAR 13-220 use?
The opportunity used the NIH P01 mechanism (Program Project Grant), which typically supports a coordinated group of projects under a single overarching theme with an administrative structure for leadership, oversight, and cross-project collaboration.
What is a Center of Excellence for Research on CAM (CERC) in this FOA?
In this announcement, a CERC was a proposed center composed of multiple research projects that are scientifically connected and mutually reinforcing. The center was expected to function as a unified program rather than as separate projects operating independently.
What does "synergy" mean in the context of this FOA?
Synergy meant that the combined set of projects should create clear advantages over funding the same projects individually. The FOA emphasized that the whole center should be more scientifically productive and informative than the sum of its parts through deliberate integration among projects.
How many research projects were required within a CERC?
Each CERC had to maintain at least three research projects throughout the entire award period.
What kinds of research questions were the projects expected to address?
The projects needed to address basic, mechanistic, and/or translational research questions aligned with priorities in the then-current NCCAM Strategic Plan. The structure allowed centers to include fundamental biology, mechanistic work, and translation toward health applications, as long as the overall theme and integration were strong.
Was this FOA limited to clinical trials?
No. The FOA was not limited to clinical trials alone or laboratory work alone. It supported basic, mechanistic, and translational research, provided the projects were well-integrated and aligned with NCCAM priorities.
What made an application competitive according to the FOA description provided?
A competitive application would demonstrate strong, well-justified interactions among multiple projects, a coherent center theme, and clear advantages from operating as a unified program (for example, shared resources, coordinated experimental designs, or combining multiple research approaches in one plan).
What kinds of advantages could justify bundling projects into a single center?
The FOA noted several possible advantages, including shared resources, a common scientific theme, coordinated experimental designs that build on one another, shared infrastructure, and the ability to combine multiple approaches into a coherent plan.
What scientific disciplines or approaches were encouraged?
The announcement emphasized multidisciplinary team science and encouraged bringing together outstanding scientists and multiple methodological approaches. Examples mentioned include basic biomedical science, behavioral research, clinical investigation, biostatistics, and other relevant areas depending on the research problems.
Which NIH organizations were associated with this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency was the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The scientific emphasis came from NCCAM (the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine), now known as NCCIH.
What funding activity category and CFDA number were associated with PAR 13-220?
PAR 13-220 was listed under the health funding activity category and under CFDA 93.213, "Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health."
Did this opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were broad and included many types of U.S.-based organizations and governments, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township, and special district governments), as well as public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
Were any mission-focused educational institutions or community-serving organizations explicitly included?
Yes. The eligibility description explicitly included HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, AANAPISIs, tribally controlled colleges and universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and faith-based or community-based organizations, along with eligible federal agencies and U.S. territories or possessions.
Were foreign organizations eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations were not eligible, and foreign components were not allowed under NIH policy as referenced in the announcement.
When was PAR 13-220 posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on May 2, 2013. The original and current closing date was January 7, 2015.
Is PAR 13-220 still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on February 7, 2015.
Where was the full announcement hosted?
The full announcement was hosted on the NIH Grants Guide website.
Who provided technical contact support for access and linking issues?
NIH’s Office of Extramural Research provided technical contact support for access and linking issues through the OER webmaster email listed in the FOA.
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