Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA AG 11 007
Apply for RFA AG 11 007
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Subspecialists Transition to Aging Research (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 Aug 3, 2010 and posted on Aug 3, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 3, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Special district governments Small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- 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:
The grant opportunity titled "Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Subspecialists Transition to Aging Research (R03)" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-AG-11-007) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) program administered through the National Institute on Aging (NIA). It is designed to help early-career physicians who were trained in medical or surgical subspecialties pivot toward aging- and geriatrics-focused research within their clinical area. The overall idea is to give these clinicians a practical, time-limited funding runway to start building a credible research track record in the geriatric aspects of their subspecialty, develop skills and experience in aging research, and position themselves to launch an independent, longer-term research program in this field.
This funding announcement uses the NIH R03 mechanism, which is intended for small research projects. In this case, the program provides two years of support, making it well-suited for targeted pilot studies, early exploratory projects, feasibility work, or other focused efforts that can generate preliminary data and publications. The emphasis is not on funding a large, multi-year research enterprise right away, but on helping a clinician-investigator establish momentum and demonstrate capability in aging research so they can compete effectively for larger awards later.
For funding levels, NIA anticipated providing approximately $1.5 million in total costs in fiscal year 2011, with an expected 18 to 20 awards. This indicates a program structured to support a cohort of early-stage investigators rather than a small number of large projects, aligning with the R03 goal of catalyzing new or transitioning research directions.
The opportunity falls under the category of discretionary grant funding, with a health-related funding activity category and a CFDA listing of 93.866 (Aging Research). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types typically able to apply for NIH grants. Eligible applicants listed include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), independent school districts, local governments (city/township, county), state governments, special district governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments as well as other Native American tribal organizations. Additional eligible applicants explicitly include a range of mission-focused institutions and community-based entities, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, eligible federal agencies, and even non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations). In practice, while many entities may be eligible to apply, the core intent of the program is to support early-career physician investigators making a transition into aging research, so applications would be expected to clearly align the applicant investigator's career stage and training background with the program's purpose.
Key dates show the announcement was posted and created on August 3, 2010, with an original (and current) closing date of November 3, 2010, and an archive date of December 4, 2010. This indicates the specific solicitation is historical and no longer open, but the summary remains useful as a reference point for similar NIA or NIH career-transition and small-project opportunities that may appear in later years.
For more details, the full announcement was hosted through the NIH Grants Guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-11-007.html. Technical access or linking problems were directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Subspecialists Transition to Aging Research (R03)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-AG-11-007.
Which federal agency and NIH institute administer this program?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) program administered through the National Institute on Aging (NIA).
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The program is designed to help early-career physicians trained in medical or surgical subspecialties pivot toward aging- and geriatrics-focused research within their clinical area. The aim is to provide a practical, time-limited runway to build a credible research track record in the geriatric aspects of their subspecialty, develop aging-research skills, and position the investigator to launch an independent, longer-term research program.
Who is this grant intended to support?
It is intended for early-career physician investigators who were trained in medical or surgical subspecialties and are transitioning into aging and geriatrics research relevant to their subspecialty.
What grant mechanism does this opportunity use?
This announcement uses the NIH R03 mechanism, which is intended for small research projects.
How long is the project period under this R03 opportunity?
The program provides two years of support.
What types of projects are a good fit for this funding?
Because it is an R03, it is well-suited for targeted pilot studies, early exploratory projects, feasibility work, or other focused efforts that can generate preliminary data and publications. The emphasis is on building momentum and demonstrating capability in aging research rather than launching a large, multi-year research enterprise immediately.
Is the goal to fund large, long-term projects right away?
No. The emphasis is on a small, time-limited project that helps a clinician-investigator establish a credible track record in aging research and become more competitive for larger awards later.
How much funding was anticipated for this program?
NIA anticipated providing approximately $1.5 million in total costs in fiscal year 2011.
How many awards were expected?
The program expected to make about 18 to 20 awards.
What does the expected number of awards suggest about the program?
The expected 18 to 20 awards suggests the program was structured to support a cohort of early-stage investigators, consistent with the R03 goal of catalyzing new or transitioning research directions.
What is the CFDA number and program area?
The CFDA listing is 93.866, and the program area is Aging Research.
What is the funding type/category?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity in a health-related funding activity category.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes a wide range of organizations typically able to apply for NIH grants, including:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits)
- Independent school districts
- Local governments (city/township and county)
- State governments
- Special district governments
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Hispanic-serving institutions
- Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions
- Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
- Faith-based or community-based organizations
- Regional organizations
- U.S. territories or possessions
- Eligible federal agencies
- Non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations)
If many organizations are eligible, what is the core intent for who should apply?
While many organization types are eligible to apply, the core intent is to support early-career physician investigators transitioning into aging research. Applications would be expected to clearly align the investigator's career stage and training background with the program's purpose.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted (and created) on August 3, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date listed is November 3, 2010.
Is this opportunity currently open?
No. The dates indicate this solicitation is historical. It was archived on December 4, 2010, and the closing date was November 3, 2010.
Why might this old announcement still be useful?
Even though it is no longer open, it can serve as a reference point for similar NIA or NIH small-project and career-transition opportunities that may appear in later years.
Where can the full announcement be found?
The full announcement was hosted in the NIH Grants Guide at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-11-007.html
Who should be contacted for technical access or linking issues?
Technical access or linking problems were directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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