Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 12 151
Apply for PAR 12 151
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Centers 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 Mar 30, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 2, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments 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 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 National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) funding opportunity PAR-12-151, titled "Centers of Excellence for Research on CAM (P01)," supports the creation of Centers of Excellence for Research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CERCs) using the P01 program project grant mechanism. The central idea of this opportunity is to fund a tightly coordinated set of research projects that are intentionally designed to work together, where the combined, collaborative effort produces greater scientific value than the same studies would if funded separately as individual grants. In practice, this means applicants are expected to assemble outstanding investigators into a multidisciplinary team and propose an integrated research program that blends multiple scientific approaches to address high-priority research questions aligned with NCCAMs strategic plan.
A key structural requirement of the CERC model is that each center must include three or four distinct, but synergistic, research projects for the entire award period. These projects should be connected by a common theme and designed so that the projects inform, leverage, or strengthen one another through shared concepts, methods, resources, or coordinated aims. The research emphasis can include basic research, mechanistic studies, and/or translational research, as long as the questions and overall direction clearly fit NCCAM priorities as stated in the then-current NCCAM Strategic Plan. The intent is not simply to bundle multiple unrelated studies under one umbrella, but to support a center-like program where collaboration and integration are essential to the science being proposed.
This is a discretionary grant opportunity in the health research category under CFDA 93.213 (Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health), and it does not require cost sharing or matching funds. The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health, with NCCAM as the issuing center for this announcement. The opportunity was originally posted on March 30, 2012, with an original closing date of January 7, 2015. The record provided lists a current closing date of May 2, 2013 and an archive date of June 2, 2013, indicating the announcement has been archived and is no longer active for new submissions under those dates.
Eligibility is broad and spans many types of U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); state, county, city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; small businesses and other for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses); and Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) as well as Native American tribal organizations and certain non-federally recognized tribal government entities. The announcement also specifies additional eligible applicant categories such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and eligible federal agencies. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible. Foreign components, as defined by NIH policy, are not permitted under this FOA.
For applicants, the practical takeaway is that this FOA is aimed at teams that can justify why a center-style program project is the right mechanism for their science. Competitive applications would be expected to show clear interdependence among the three to four projects, a coherent and compelling overarching theme, and a credible plan for multidisciplinary collaboration that advances high-priority complementary and alternative medicine research through basic, mechanistic, and/or translational work. The archived full announcement was previously accessible via the NIH Grants Guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-151.html, and the general NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster contact listed for access or linking issues is FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NIH NCCAM PAR-12-151 (P01) Centers of Excellence for Research on CAM
What is PAR-12-151?
PAR-12-151 is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity announcement issued by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) titled "Centers of Excellence for Research on CAM (P01)." It supports the creation of Centers of Excellence for Research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CERCs) using the P01 program project grant mechanism.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to fund a tightly coordinated set of research projects that are intentionally designed to work together. The expectation is that the combined collaborative effort produces greater scientific value than the same studies would if they were funded separately as individual grants.
What grant mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity uses the P01 program project grant mechanism.
What is a CERC under this FOA?
A CERC (Center of Excellence for Research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine) is a center-like research program built around an integrated theme and a set of synergistic projects. Collaboration and integration are treated as essential elements of the science rather than administrative add-ons.
How many research projects must be included in a center?
Each center must include three or four distinct research projects for the entire award period.
Do the required projects need to be related to each other?
Yes. The three or four projects must be distinct but synergistic, connected by a common theme, and designed so the projects inform, leverage, or strengthen one another through shared concepts, methods, resources, or coordinated aims.
Can an application combine unrelated studies under one center?
No. The intent is not to bundle multiple unrelated studies under one umbrella. The announcement emphasizes an integrated, collaborative program where the projects are meaningfully connected and interdependent.
What research areas or approaches are supported?
The research emphasis can include basic research, mechanistic studies, and/or translational research, as long as the questions and overall direction clearly fit NCCAM priorities described in the then-current NCCAM Strategic Plan.
How does NCCAM priority alignment affect the application?
Applicants are expected to propose high-priority research questions aligned with NCCAM's strategic plan. The overall direction and proposed work should clearly fit NCCAM priorities as stated in the then-current NCCAM Strategic Plan.
What kinds of teams are expected to apply?
The FOA is aimed at applicants who can assemble outstanding investigators into a multidisciplinary team and propose an integrated research program that blends multiple scientific approaches to address high-priority questions in complementary and alternative medicine research.
What makes an application competitive based on the description provided?
Based on the information provided, competitive applications would be expected to demonstrate clear interdependence among the three to four projects, present a coherent and compelling overarching theme, and offer a credible plan for multidisciplinary collaboration that advances high-priority complementary and alternative medicine research through basic, mechanistic, and/or translational work.
What type of grant is this (category and assistance listing)?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity in the health research category under CFDA 93.213, "Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health."
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Which NIH organization issued this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the issuing center for this announcement is NCCAM (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine).
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The record indicates the announcement has been archived and is no longer active for new submissions under the listed dates.
What dates were associated with the posting, closing, and archiving of this FOA?
The opportunity was originally posted on March 30, 2012. The record lists a current closing date of May 2, 2013 and an archive date of June 2, 2013. It also references an original closing date of January 7, 2015, but the archived status indicates it is no longer active for new submissions under the listed dates.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); state, county, city, or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; small businesses; other for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses); Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations; and certain non-federally recognized tribal government entities.
Are specific institution types called out as eligible?
Yes. The announcement specifies additional eligible applicant categories including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and eligible federal agencies.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply under this FOA.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations eligible?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Are foreign components permitted under this FOA?
No. Foreign components, as defined by NIH policy, are not permitted under this FOA.
Where could the full announcement be found (archived link)?
The archived full announcement was previously accessible via the NIH Grants Guide at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-151.html.
Who is the contact for access or linking issues related to the announcement?
The general NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster contact listed for access or linking issues is FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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