Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA AT 14 003
Apply for RFA AT 14 003
- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Clinical Trials and Interventional Studies of Non Pharmacological Approaches to Managing Pain and Co Morbid Conditions in U.S. Military Personnel, Veterans, and their Families (R01)" 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 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 18, 2013 and posted on Jul 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 1, 2013. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Special district governments County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State 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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- 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:
This NIH Funding Opportunity Announcement (RFA-AT-14-003) supports R01 grant applications that test non-pharmacological approaches for managing pain and related, co-occurring health problems in U.S. military personnel, Veterans, and their families. The emphasis is on clinical trials and other interventional studies, meaning projects are expected to actively deliver and evaluate an intervention rather than only observe outcomes. The goal is to build practical evidence on symptom management strategies that do not rely on medications, especially in populations where pain frequently overlaps with other complex conditions that can complicate recovery and quality of life.
The FOA is focused on pain along with common comorbid conditions seen in military and Veteran populations, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), substance use disorder (SUD), depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. Applications can address pain alone, but the announcement clearly signals strong interest in studies that account for the real-world clustering of these issues and that evaluate whether non-drug interventions can improve multiple symptoms or functional outcomes at the same time. It is also inclusive of all military branches and service components, including Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, Reserves, and National Guard. Within that broad scope, the FOA highlights special interest in individuals who served in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn (OEF/OIF/OND), reflecting an identified public health need to address challenges faced by returning service members from those deployments.
In terms of administrative details, this is a discretionary grant opportunity using the NIH R01 mechanism, posted July 1, 2013, with a final application due date listed as November 1, 2013 (originally October 11, 2013), and an archive date of December 1, 2013. The award ceiling is listed as $500,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding is associated with CFDA numbers 93.213 (Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health) and 93.279 (Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs), which signals that the scientific interests span complementary/integrative health and substance use/addiction-related research as it intersects with pain and comorbidities.
Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include state, county, city/township, and special district governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits); for-profit organizations (including small businesses); and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations (including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal entities). The FOA also explicitly includes a range of institution types such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), as well as faith-based or community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies. Foreign institutions are not eligible, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components are not allowed under NIH policy definitions for this announcement.
Overall, the opportunity is designed to strengthen the evidence base for non-pharmacological, intervention-driven solutions to pain and its frequent co-occurring conditions in military and Veteran communities, with particular attention to the post-9/11 deployment era. The full announcement and details were provided through the NIH grants portal, with a reference link to the RFA page and NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts for access or linking issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NIH RFA-AT-14-003 (R01)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is an NIH Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled RFA-AT-14-003 that supports R01 research grant applications to test non-pharmacological approaches for managing pain and related co-occurring health problems in U.S. military personnel, Veterans, and their families.
What is the main goal of the FOA?
The goal is to build practical evidence on symptom management strategies that do not rely on medications, especially in military and Veteran populations where pain often overlaps with other complex conditions that can affect recovery and quality of life.
What type of studies does this FOA emphasize?
The FOA emphasizes clinical trials and other interventional studies. Projects are expected to actively deliver and evaluate an intervention, rather than only observe outcomes.
Are observational-only projects a fit for this opportunity?
Based on the FOA description provided, the emphasis is on clinical trials and other interventional studies, meaning the expectation is that applicants will deliver and evaluate an intervention rather than only observe outcomes.
What kinds of interventions are in scope?
Interventions must be non-pharmacological (non-drug) approaches aimed at managing pain and potentially related symptoms or functional outcomes in the target populations.
Does the FOA require that projects address pain plus other conditions?
No. Applications can address pain alone, but the FOA signals strong interest in studies that account for common real-world comorbidities and assess whether non-drug interventions can improve multiple symptoms or functional outcomes at the same time.
Which co-occurring conditions are specifically highlighted?
The FOA highlights common comorbid conditions in military and Veteran populations, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), substance use disorder (SUD), depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.
Who is the intended population for the research?
The intended population includes U.S. military personnel, Veterans, and their families.
Are all military branches and components included?
Yes. The FOA is inclusive of all branches and service components, including Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, Reserves, and National Guard.
Is there a special emphasis on certain deployment eras?
Yes. The FOA highlights special interest in individuals who served in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn (OEF/OIF/OND).
What NIH grant mechanism is used?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity using the NIH R01 mechanism.
What is the maximum award amount listed?
The award ceiling is listed as $500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What are the key dates mentioned in the FOA summary?
The FOA was posted July 1, 2013. The final application due date is listed as November 1, 2013 (originally October 11, 2013). The archive date is December 1, 2013.
What CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The funding is associated with CFDA 93.213 (Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health) and CFDA 93.279 (Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs).
What do the CFDA numbers suggest about the scientific focus?
They suggest the scientific interests span complementary/integrative health and substance use/addiction-related research as it intersects with pain and comorbidities.
Which organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include state, county, city/township, and special district governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits); for-profit organizations (including small businesses); and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations (including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal entities).
Are certain institution types specifically encouraged or named?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes institution types such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), as well as faith-based or community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible under this announcement.
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 allowed under NIH policy for this FOA?
No. The FOA states that foreign components are not allowed under NIH policy definitions for this announcement.
Does the FOA limit the topic to pain only?
The FOA is focused on pain and also emphasizes frequent comorbid conditions in military and Veteran populations. It allows pain-only applications, but clearly expresses strong interest in studies reflecting the clustering of pain with conditions like PTSD, TBI, SUD, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.
What outcomes does the FOA appear to care about?
Based on the description provided, the FOA is interested in whether non-drug interventions can improve pain and potentially multiple symptoms or functional outcomes at the same time, reflecting real-world complexity in these populations.
Where was the full announcement made available?
The full announcement and details were provided through the NIH grants portal, with a reference link to the RFA page.
Who is listed for help with access or linking issues?
The NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts are referenced for access or linking issues.
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