Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA AG 16 003
Apply for RFA AG 16 003
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Comparative Physiological Studies of Aging (R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 17, 2015 and posted on Mar 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 2, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $350,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments State governments.
- 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:
Comparative Physiological Studies of Aging (R03) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity (RFA-AG-16-003) designed to support small, focused research projects that use comparative physiology approaches to study aging. The central idea is to compare vertebrate species in order to identify biological pathways that help explain why some species (or groups) show different patterns of lifespan and health span. In practice, this means projects are expected to look across species and connect observed differences in aging-related traits to underlying physiological or biological mechanisms, with the broader goal of clarifying how certain pathways might protect against age-related decline or contribute to longer, healthier lives.
This FOA specifically targets projects that can be completed relatively quickly and with limited resources, which is consistent with the NIH R03 mechanism. The R03 mechanism is typically used for pilot studies, feasibility work, small self-contained projects, or early-stage investigations that can generate data needed for larger future studies. Here, the emphasis is on comparative vertebrate research that can illuminate aging biology through cross-species contrasts, helping researchers pinpoint candidate mechanisms associated with longevity and health span differences.
The opportunity falls under the health funding category and is associated with CFDA number 93.866 (Aging Research). It does not require cost sharing or matching funds. The total estimated funding for the announcement is listed as $350,000, with an award ceiling of $50,000, indicating that individual awards are expected to be relatively modest and tailored to narrowly defined, achievable aims.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations and governmental entities. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, with the exception details noted in the FOA), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities), and a wide range of government bodies such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The FOA also explicitly includes several institution types and community-serving designations as eligible, 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), along with faith-based or community-based organizations and certain eligible federal agencies. At the same time, the announcement clearly excludes non-U.S. entities: foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed.
Administratively, the FOA was posted on March 17, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 2, 2015, and it was archived on July 3, 2015. Even though it is archived, these details are useful for understanding the scale, intent, and structure of the program as it was offered. The official announcement and full requirements were provided through the NIH Grants Guide, with an additional information link pointing to the full FOA text at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-16-003.html. For access or technical issues related to the posting, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Comparative Physiological Studies of Aging (R03) funding opportunity?
Comparative Physiological Studies of Aging (R03) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity (RFA-AG-16-003) intended to support small, focused research projects that use comparative physiology approaches to study aging.
2) What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The central purpose is to compare vertebrate species to identify biological pathways that may explain why different species (or groups of species) show different patterns of lifespan and health span. Projects are expected to connect cross-species differences in aging-related traits to underlying physiological or biological mechanisms, with the broader goal of clarifying pathways that may protect against age-related decline or contribute to longer, healthier lives.
3) What research approach does this program emphasize?
This FOA emphasizes comparative physiology research in vertebrates. In practice, that means looking across species and using those comparisons to pinpoint candidate mechanisms and pathways associated with longevity and health span differences.
4) What kinds of projects are a good fit for the NIH R03 mechanism in this FOA?
The FOA targets projects that can be completed relatively quickly and with limited resources. Consistent with the NIH R03 mechanism, appropriate projects include pilot studies, feasibility work, small self-contained projects, or early-stage investigations that can generate data needed for larger future studies.
5) What is the broader scientific goal of comparing species in aging research?
The broader goal is to clarify how certain physiological or biological pathways might protect against age-related decline or contribute to longer and healthier lives, by studying differences observed across vertebrate species.
6) What is the funding mechanism and FOA identification information?
The funding mechanism is NIH R03. The FOA is identified as RFA-AG-16-003, titled Comparative Physiological Studies of Aging (R03).
7) What is the health/funding category and CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is in the health funding category and is associated with CFDA number 93.866 (Aging Research).
8) How much total funding was estimated for this announcement?
The total estimated funding for the announcement is listed as $350,000.
9) What is the award ceiling for individual grants under this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $50,000, suggesting individual awards are expected to be modest and aligned with narrowly defined, achievable aims.
10) Does this FOA require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
11) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations and governmental entities. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, with exception details noted in the FOA); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities); and a range of government bodies such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
12) Are community-serving and designated institution types eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes 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). It also includes faith-based or community-based organizations and certain eligible federal agencies.
13) Are foreign institutions or non-U.S. components eligible to apply?
No. The announcement excludes non-U.S. entities. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed.
14) When was this FOA posted, and what were the closing dates?
The FOA was posted on March 17, 2015. The original closing date and the current closing date are both listed as June 2, 2015.
15) Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The FOA was archived on July 3, 2015.
16) Where can applicants find the full official FOA text and requirements?
The official announcement and full requirements were provided through the NIH Grants Guide. The full FOA text is linked at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-16-003.html
17) Who should be contacted for access or technical issues with the FOA posting?
For access or technical issues related to the posting, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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