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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Family and Interpersonal Relationships in an Aging Context (R01)" 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 Nov 20, 2014 and posted on Nov 20, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Independent school districts 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) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity titled "Family and Interpersonal Relationships in an Aging Context (R01)" (Funding Opportunity Number PA-15-042) supported hypothesis-driven research using the NIH R01 grant mechanism to deepen what is known about how families and close interpersonal relationships shape health and well-being during midlife and older adulthood. The central purpose was to encourage innovative studies that move beyond simple descriptions of social ties and instead test clear ideas about why, how, and under what conditions family dynamics and relationship processes influence aging-related outcomes. In practical terms, the FOA sought projects that could explain the pathways linking relationship experiences to physical health, mental health, functioning, health behaviors, and overall well-being as people age, including both beneficial and harmful effects.
This opportunity sat within NIH's health research mission and was listed under CFDA 93.866 (Aging Research). It was categorized as a discretionary grant program and did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The announcement was posted on November 20, 2014, with an original and final application closing date of January 7, 2018, and it was archived on February 7, 2018. Because it used the R01 mechanism, it was intended for substantial, well-developed research projects that could generate rigorous, publishable findings and meaningfully advance scientific understanding, rather than small pilot efforts.
A notable feature of the FOA was its broad eligibility. Applicants could include many types of U.S. organizations such as public and private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled universities, nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, state and local governments (including counties, cities or townships, and special districts), independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and tribal governments or tribal organizations. The FOA also allowed participation from for-profit entities (including small businesses and other for-profit organizations). In addition, it explicitly welcomed a wide range of mission-relevant institutions and community-linked organizations, including 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 and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), as well as faith-based or community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies. Importantly, non-U.S. entities were eligible to apply, including foreign organizations and foreign institutions, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations could participate. Foreign components were permitted as defined under the NIH Grants Policy Statement, which matters for projects that require international samples, cross-cultural comparisons, or collaboration with research teams outside the United States.
Conceptually, the FOA emphasized family and interpersonal relationships as active forces in the aging process, not merely background context. It invited research that could clarify how relationship quality, structure, roles, expectations, and interpersonal exchanges interact with aging-related transitions. That includes the kinds of transitions and stressors that become more common in midlife and later life, such as caregiving responsibilities, bereavement, retirement, changing living arrangements, chronic illness management, disability, and shifts in social networks. Projects aligned with this announcement would typically aim to identify mechanisms (for example, stress physiology, health behavior pathways, emotional regulation, social support and strain, or access to resources), and to test when relationships act as protective factors versus risk factors. The focus on being "hypothesis driven" implied that NIH expected clearly articulated conceptual models and analytic plans capable of adjudicating between competing explanations, rather than purely exploratory or descriptive work.
From an applicant standpoint, the opportunity effectively encouraged research that could inform real-world understanding of aging by highlighting the relational environments older adults inhabit. Studies could be designed to capture diverse family forms and relationship patterns and to address heterogeneity in aging experiences. Because it was an NIH R01, projects were expected to demonstrate strong scientific premise, rigorous methods, and the potential to shift thinking or practice about how interpersonal life affects health and well-being as people age.
For the official archived announcement and any historical details about scope and application requirements, NIH directed applicants to the FOA page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-15-042.html. For technical issues accessing the announcement, the contact listed was the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this NIH funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Family and Interpersonal Relationships in an Aging Context (R01)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PA-15-042.
What NIH grant mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity uses the NIH R01 research project grant mechanism.
What is the central purpose of this FOA?
The purpose is to support hypothesis-driven research that deepens what is known about how families and close interpersonal relationships shape health and well-being during midlife and older adulthood, including both beneficial and harmful effects.
What kind of research does NIH emphasize under this FOA?
The FOA emphasizes innovative, hypothesis-driven studies that move beyond simple descriptions of social ties and instead test clear ideas about why, how, and under what conditions family dynamics and relationship processes influence aging-related outcomes.
Does this FOA support descriptive studies of social relationships?
As described, the FOA encouraged projects that go beyond simple descriptions of social ties, favoring research that tests explicit hypotheses and mechanisms linking relationship experiences to aging-related outcomes.
What outcomes were of interest in this opportunity?
The FOA sought research that could explain pathways linking relationship experiences to outcomes such as physical health, mental health, functioning, health behaviors, and overall well-being as people age.
What types of relationship effects were within scope (positive, negative, or both)?
Both beneficial and harmful effects of family and interpersonal relationships on aging-related outcomes were within scope.
How does the FOA frame family and interpersonal relationships in the context of aging?
The FOA emphasizes family and interpersonal relationships as active forces in the aging process, not merely background context, and encourages studies examining how relationship quality, structure, roles, expectations, and interpersonal exchanges interact with aging-related transitions.
What aging-related transitions and stressors were highlighted as relevant examples?
Examples included caregiving responsibilities, bereavement, retirement, changing living arrangements, chronic illness management, disability, and shifts in social networks during midlife and later life.
What kinds of mechanisms or pathways did the FOA suggest applicants might study?
Examples of mechanisms mentioned include stress physiology, health behavior pathways, emotional regulation, social support and strain, and access to resources.
What does "hypothesis-driven" mean in the context of this FOA?
It implies NIH expected clearly articulated conceptual models and analytic plans capable of adjudicating between competing explanations, rather than purely exploratory or descriptive work.
Is this opportunity aligned with a specific CFDA listing?
Yes. It was listed under CFDA 93.866 (Aging Research).
What type of grant program was it categorized as?
It was categorized as a discretionary grant program.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on November 20, 2014.
What were the application closing dates?
The original and final application closing date listed was January 7, 2018.
Is the FOA still active?
No. The announcement was archived on February 7, 2018.
What does using the R01 mechanism imply about the size or maturity of the project?
Because it used the R01 mechanism, it was intended for substantial, well-developed research projects capable of producing rigorous, publishable findings that meaningfully advance scientific understanding, rather than small pilot efforts.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. Applicants could include many types of U.S. organizations such as public and private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled universities, nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, and state and local governments (including counties, cities or townships, and special districts).
Are K-12 or school district entities eligible?
Yes. Independent school districts were listed among eligible applicants.
Are housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities were included as eligible applicants.
Are tribal governments or tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Tribal governments and tribal organizations were explicitly included.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The FOA allowed participation from for-profit entities, including small businesses and other for-profit organizations.
Are community-based or faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly welcomed faith-based or community-based organizations (as eligible applicants).
Were minority-serving institutions specifically encouraged or welcomed?
Yes. The FOA explicitly welcomed a range of mission-relevant institutions, including 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 and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
Could federal agencies apply?
Yes. Eligible federal agencies were listed as welcomed participants.
Were non-U.S. entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Non-U.S. entities were eligible, including foreign organizations and foreign institutions.
Could non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations participate?
Yes. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations could participate.
Are foreign components permitted under this FOA?
Yes. Foreign components were permitted as defined under the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Why might foreign eligibility matter for projects under this FOA?
The FOA noted that allowing foreign entities and components can matter for projects requiring international samples, cross-cultural comparisons, or collaboration with research teams outside the United States.
What kinds of study designs or aims would typically fit this announcement?
Projects aligned with this announcement would typically aim to identify and test mechanisms and to examine when relationships act as protective factors versus risk factors for health and well-being during midlife and older adulthood.
Does the FOA encourage attention to diversity in families and aging experiences?
Yes. It encouraged research that could capture diverse family forms and relationship patterns and address heterogeneity in aging experiences.
Where can the official archived FOA be found?
The official archived announcement is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-15-042.html.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement?
For technical issues accessing the announcement, the listed contact was the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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