Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 09 224
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education food and nutrition health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Improving Diet and Physical Activity Assessment (R01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.361 Nursing Research 93.399 Cancer Control 93.837 Cardiovascular Diseases Research 93.838 Lung Diseases Research 93.847 Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 2, 2011 and posted on Jul 9, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2012. (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 County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
- 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 NIH Funding Opportunity Announcement PAR 09 224, titled "Improving Diet and Physical Activity Assessment (R01)," supports research aimed at making dietary intake and physical activity measurement more accurate, reliable, and useful for health research and practice. Multiple NIH components are involved, including the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National Institute on Aging (NIA), Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), and the NIH Office of the Director Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS). The central idea is that better measurement leads to better science: if diet and activity are measured poorly, it becomes harder to understand links to disease risk, evaluate interventions, or make evidence-based recommendations.
The FOA invites innovative projects that improve how researchers assess what people eat and how physically active they are. Proposed work can include creating entirely new assessment approaches, improving and validating existing instruments, and designing tools that perform well across different populations. There is a clear emphasis on inclusivity and real-world applicability, such as developing assessment methods that work for culturally diverse groups and for different life stages, including older adults. Projects can also focus on improved technology, either by inventing new tools or adapting existing technologies (for example, leveraging mobile devices, sensors, web-based platforms, or other digital systems) to reduce burden, increase accuracy, and capture behavior in more natural settings.
A major theme is dealing with measurement error and bias, which are common problems in diet and physical activity research. The announcement explicitly encourages statistical methods to assess, model, or correct measurement errors and systematic biases. This could include calibration strategies, methods that combine self-report with objective measures, and analytic approaches that address misreporting, recall limitations, and other sources of error that can distort observed relationships between behavior and health outcomes. Another focus area is recognizing that diet and physical activity are multidimensional behaviors, not single variables, and that patterns matter. The FOA therefore welcomes research using pattern analysis or other methods to evaluate the combined structure of dietary behaviors and activity behaviors, including integrated measurement approaches that consider the environmental context in which these behaviors occur (for example, where activities take place, access to foods, or other contextual factors that shape choices).
Funding is offered through the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism, meaning it is intended for well-developed projects with strong preliminary rationale and a plan that can produce substantial, publishable results. The FOA runs in parallel with a companion announcement of the same scientific scope (PAR 09 225) that uses the R21 exploratory/developmental mechanism, which is typically geared toward earlier-stage, higher-risk concept development. For PAR 09 224 specifically, the NIH did not set a fixed budget total or a specific number of awards; instead, award size and duration are expected to vary depending on what applicants propose, and final funding decisions depend on the number, quality, scope, and cost of submitted applications.
In terms of eligibility, the opportunity is broadly open. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other than small businesses), and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township, special district). It also includes tribal governments and tribal organizations, as well as a range of mission-specific institution types such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and tribally controlled colleges and universities. Faith-based and community-based organizations are also listed as eligible. Importantly, non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) and U.S. territories or possessions are included in the eligibility language. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of award.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant opportunity posted on July 9, 2009, with the record showing an original closing date of July 5, 2012, and a current closing date of September 7, 2012, before being archived on October 7, 2012. The announcement is associated with multiple CFDA program areas spanning nursing research, cancer control, cardiovascular and lung diseases research, diabetes and digestive and kidney diseases research, child health and human development, and aging research, reflecting the cross-cutting relevance of diet and physical activity measurement to many disease areas and populations. The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide, and technical help for accessing or linking to the announcement was directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster.
FAQs: NIH PAR-09-224 - Improving Diet and Physical Activity Assessment (R01)
What is PAR-09-224?
PAR-09-224 is an NIH Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled "Improving Diet and Physical Activity Assessment (R01)." It supports research designed to make dietary intake and physical activity measurement more accurate, reliable, and useful for health research and practice.
What is the main goal of this FOA?
The central goal is to improve how diet and physical activity are measured, based on the premise that better measurement leads to better science. Poor measurement makes it harder to understand links to disease risk, evaluate interventions, and develop evidence-based recommendations.
What types of projects does PAR-09-224 encourage?
The FOA invites innovative projects that improve assessment of what people eat and how physically active they are. This can include creating new assessment approaches, improving existing instruments, and validating tools so they perform well across different populations and settings.
Does the FOA support development of new tools as well as improvement of existing tools?
Yes. Proposed work may involve creating entirely new assessment approaches or improving and validating existing instruments and methods.
Is technology-based measurement within the scope of this FOA?
Yes. The FOA highlights improved technology as a focus area, including inventing new tools or adapting existing technologies such as mobile devices, sensors, web-based platforms, and other digital systems to reduce burden, increase accuracy, and capture behavior in more natural settings.
Is addressing measurement error and bias a key priority?
Yes. A major theme is dealing with measurement error and bias that commonly affect diet and physical activity research.
What kinds of statistical or analytic approaches are encouraged to address measurement error?
The FOA explicitly encourages statistical methods to assess, model, or correct measurement errors and systematic biases. Examples mentioned include calibration strategies, methods that combine self-report with objective measures, and analytic approaches that address misreporting, recall limitations, and other sources of error.
Does the FOA consider diet and physical activity as patterns rather than single measures?
Yes. The announcement recognizes that diet and physical activity are multidimensional behaviors and that patterns matter. It welcomes research using pattern analysis or other methods to evaluate the combined structure of dietary and activity behaviors.
Can projects incorporate environmental or contextual information?
Yes. The FOA welcomes integrated measurement approaches that consider environmental context, such as where activities take place, access to foods, and other contextual factors that shape behavior.
Is inclusivity across populations and life stages emphasized?
Yes. There is an emphasis on real-world applicability and inclusivity, including developing assessment methods that work for culturally diverse groups and across life stages, including older adults.
What grant mechanism is used for PAR-09-224?
PAR-09-224 uses the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism, which is intended for well-developed projects with a strong rationale and a plan capable of producing substantial, publishable results.
Is there a related FOA for earlier-stage or exploratory projects?
Yes. This FOA runs in parallel with a companion announcement (PAR-09-225) that has the same scientific scope but uses the R21 exploratory/developmental mechanism, which is typically geared toward earlier-stage, higher-risk concept development.
Which NIH components participate in this FOA?
Multiple NIH components are involved, including the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National Institute on Aging (NIA), Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), and the NIH Office of the Director Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS).
Is there a fixed total budget or a fixed number of awards?
No. For PAR-09-224, NIH did not set a fixed budget total or a specific number of awards. Award size and duration are expected to vary based on what applicants propose.
What factors affect final funding decisions?
Final funding decisions depend on the number, quality, scope, and cost of submitted applications, as described in the opportunity information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (with and without 501(c)(3) status); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other than small businesses); and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township, and special district). Tribal governments and tribal organizations are also eligible.
Are mission-specific institution types eligible (for example, HBCUs and Hispanic-serving institutions)?
Yes. The eligibility language includes Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and tribally controlled colleges and universities, among others.
Are faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community-based organizations are specifically listed as eligible.
Are foreign organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility language includes non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations).
Are U.S. territories or possessions included in eligibility?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are included in the eligibility language.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement; applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of award.
What is the opportunity type and when was it posted?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity. It was posted on July 9, 2009.
What are the closing dates listed for this opportunity?
The record shows an original closing date of July 5, 2012, and a current closing date of September 7, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on October 7, 2012.
What program areas (CFDA) are associated with this FOA?
The announcement is associated with multiple CFDA program areas spanning nursing research, cancer control, cardiovascular and lung diseases research, diabetes and digestive and kidney diseases research, child health and human development, and aging research.
Where was the full announcement made available?
The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide, based on the information provided.
Where can technical help be directed for accessing or linking to the announcement?
Technical help for accessing or linking to the announcement was directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster.
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