Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 11 017
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Epidemiology and Prevention in Alcohol Research (R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 28, 2010 and posted on Oct 28, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2014. (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 State governments City or township governments County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have 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 Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- 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:
Epidemiology and Prevention in Alcohol Research (R03) is a National Institutes of Health funding opportunity from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) designed to support investigator-initiated projects focused on alcohol epidemiology and prevention. The core purpose is to encourage research that improves understanding of how alcohol use, alcohol-related harms, and alcohol use disorders are distributed across populations, how they change over time, what factors place individuals and communities at higher or lower risk, and which prevention approaches can reduce underage drinking, alcohol-related harms, and alcohol use disorders. Because it uses the NIH R03 mechanism, it is generally aligned with smaller, time-limited studies such as pilot projects, feasibility studies, secondary data analyses, measurement development, or other targeted efforts that can generate actionable findings or lay the groundwork for larger-scale research.
The scientific scope centers on population-level patterns and prevention-oriented questions rather than treatment development. On the epidemiology side, the opportunity targets studies that examine prevalence and incidence of alcohol use and alcohol use disorders, alcohol-related consequences (for example injuries, violence, chronic disease burden, and social harms), and variations by demographic, geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic factors. It also supports work that strengthens epidemiologic methods in alcohol research, such as improving measurement of alcohol exposure and harms, refining surveillance approaches, and identifying risk and protective factors across different developmental stages. On the prevention side, it encourages research aimed at preventing underage drinking and reducing alcohol-related harms and alcohol use disorders through strategies that may operate at individual, family, school, community, healthcare, and policy levels, including studies that test or refine preventive interventions, evaluate implementation approaches, or assess the impact of environmental or policy changes.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant opportunity under NIH with the Funding Opportunity Number PA-11-017 and CFDA number 93.273 (Alcohol Research Programs). It does not require cost sharing or matching. The announcement was posted and created on October 28, 2010, with an original and final closing date of January 7, 2014, and it was archived on February 7, 2014. Although the archived status means the specific announcement is no longer accepting applications, the description captures NIAAA priorities for investigator-initiated alcohol epidemiology and prevention research during that period and can still be useful as a reference point when looking for current successor announcements.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S. and non-U.S. organizations. Eligible applicants listed include state, county, city/township, special district governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized and other Native American tribal governments and organizations, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education where specified), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and small businesses. The opportunity also explicitly includes a range of mission-focused or designated institutions and entities 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 and community-based organizations, eligible federal agencies, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions. Foreign (non-U.S.) organizations are also identified as eligible, which is notable for an NIH program announcement and suggests openness to international perspectives on alcohol epidemiology and prevention when scientifically justified.
For access and technical assistance, the announcement points applicants to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV) for difficulties accessing the posting or linking to the funding announcement. The full original announcement was hosted on the NIH Grants Guide website at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-017.html.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Epidemiology and Prevention in Alcohol Research (R03)" opportunity?
It is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) that supports investigator-initiated research focused on alcohol epidemiology and alcohol prevention. The opportunity uses the NIH R03 grant mechanism, which is generally intended for smaller, time-limited studies.
Which agency and institute sponsor this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is sponsored by the NIH, specifically through the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose is to encourage research that improves understanding of how alcohol use, alcohol-related harms, and alcohol use disorders are distributed across populations; how those patterns change over time; what factors increase or reduce risk; and what prevention approaches can reduce underage drinking, alcohol-related harms, and alcohol use disorders.
What does the NIH R03 mechanism imply about project size and type?
Because it uses the NIH R03 mechanism, it is generally aligned with smaller, time-limited projects such as pilot studies, feasibility studies, secondary data analyses, measurement development, and other targeted efforts that can produce actionable findings or support future, larger-scale research.
Is this opportunity focused on treatment development?
No. The described scientific scope centers on population-level patterns and prevention-oriented questions rather than treatment development.
What kinds of topics fit under the epidemiology scope?
Epidemiology topics described include studies examining the prevalence and incidence of alcohol use and alcohol use disorders, alcohol-related consequences (such as injuries, violence, chronic disease burden, and social harms), and differences across demographic, geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic groups. The scope also includes work that strengthens epidemiologic methods in alcohol research.
What alcohol-related consequences are specifically mentioned as examples?
Examples listed include injuries, violence, chronic disease burden, and social harms.
Does the opportunity support research on differences across subpopulations and places?
Yes. It explicitly supports examination of variations by demographic, geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic factors.
Does the opportunity include methods and measurement research in alcohol epidemiology?
Yes. It supports strengthening epidemiologic methods, including improving measurement of alcohol exposure and harms, refining surveillance approaches, and identifying risk and protective factors across different developmental stages.
What kinds of topics fit under the prevention scope?
Prevention topics described include research aimed at preventing underage drinking and reducing alcohol-related harms and alcohol use disorders, including studies that test or refine preventive interventions, evaluate implementation approaches, or assess the impact of environmental or policy changes.
At what levels can prevention strategies operate under this opportunity?
The description indicates prevention strategies may operate at individual, family, school, community, healthcare, and policy levels.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PA-11-017.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 93.273 (Alcohol Research Programs).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that it does not require cost sharing or matching.
Is this announcement still open for applications?
No. The announcement is archived, and the original and final closing date listed is January 7, 2014. It was archived on February 7, 2014, meaning it is no longer accepting applications.
Why might this archived announcement still be useful?
Even though it is no longer accepting applications, the description captures NIAAA priorities for investigator-initiated alcohol epidemiology and prevention research during that period and can serve as a reference point when looking for current successor announcements.
When was the announcement posted and created?
It was posted and created on October 28, 2010.
What were the listed original and final closing dates?
The original and final closing date listed is January 7, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on February 7, 2014.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many U.S. and non-U.S. organization types. Listed eligible applicants include state, county, and city/township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; federally recognized and other Native American tribal governments and organizations; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education where specified); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and small businesses.
Are U.S. territories or possessions included as eligible entities?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes U.S. territories or possessions among eligible entities.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Foreign (non-U.S.) organizations are identified as eligible, indicating openness to international perspectives on alcohol epidemiology and prevention when scientifically justified.
Does the eligibility list include specific institution types like HBCUs and HSIs?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes designated or mission-focused entities such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.
Are faith-based and community-based organizations mentioned as eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community-based organizations are explicitly included.
Are eligible federal agencies included?
Yes. Eligible federal agencies are listed among eligible applicants.
Where was the full original announcement hosted?
The full original announcement was hosted on the NIH Grants Guide website at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-017.html
Who should be contacted for technical difficulties accessing the posting or links?
The announcement points to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or linking issues: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
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