Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 09 225
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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 (R21)" 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 17, 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.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Small businesses Independent school districts State governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having 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 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:
Improving Diet and Physical Activity Assessment (R21) (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-09-225) is an NIH discretionary grant opportunity designed to push measurement science forward in two areas that routinely limit health research: accurately assessing what people eat and how physically active they are. The announcement is jointly sponsored by multiple NIH institutes and offices, including NCI, NHLBI, NIA, NICHD, NIDDK, NINR, and the NIH Office of the Director’s Office of Dietary Supplements. The central goal is to encourage innovative, early-stage research that can meaningfully improve the quality, validity, and usefulness of dietary intake and physical activity measurements used in clinical studies, population research, and interventions.
The FOA invites projects that create or significantly improve assessment approaches rather than simply applying existing tools. Examples of the kinds of work NIH is looking for include developing novel methods to capture diet or activity more accurately; building stronger approaches to evaluate and validate instruments; tailoring or redesigning tools so they work well in culturally diverse populations; and adapting methods for different life stages, with explicit interest in children and older adults. It also encourages technology-focused solutions, such as new devices, software, or creative uses of existing technologies, as well as statistical and methodological innovations that quantify, model, or correct for measurement error, bias, and other sources of inaccuracy that can distort study findings.
Another emphasis is on recognizing that diet and physical activity are not single, simple behaviors. The FOA highlights research that examines the multidimensional nature of these behaviors through pattern analysis (for example, dietary patterns rather than isolated nutrients, or activity profiles rather than single metrics). It also supports integrated measurement approaches that look at diet and activity together and, importantly, place them in context by incorporating environmental factors that shape behavior, such as where activity occurs, the food environment, or other contextual features that influence what people eat and how they move.
This opportunity uses the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21) mechanism, which is typically meant for high-impact, innovative projects that are earlier in development and may involve higher risk than conventional projects. The FOA is run in parallel with a companion announcement of the same scientific scope that uses the R01 mechanism (PAR-09-224), giving applicants a pathway depending on whether their work is more exploratory (R21) or more mature and hypothesis-driven (R01). The award ceiling listed is $200,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Funding levels, project size, and project duration are expected to vary because proposals can differ widely in scope and technical approach. The NIH notes that the number of awards and the total funding ultimately depend on the volume of submissions, scientific merit, project periods, and budgets requested across the applicant pool.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations across the public, private, nonprofit, and academic sectors. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions); small businesses and other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses are also listed as eligible); independent school districts; and local, county, city, township, special district, and state governments. Tribal governments and tribal organizations are eligible, including federally recognized tribal governments as well as other tribal entities. The FOA also explicitly includes additional eligible applicants 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 and community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, federal agencies, and non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations).
Key administrative details indicate the opportunity was posted July 17, 2009, with the original closing date of July 16, 2012, and a current closing date listed as September 7, 2012, after which it was archived on October 7, 2012. The announcement is associated with multiple CFDA program areas reflecting its cross-cutting relevance, including nursing research, cancer control, cardiovascular and lung diseases research, diabetes/digestive/kidney diseases research, child health and human development, and aging research. The full announcement was hosted on the NIH grants guide site (link provided in the source), and NIH provided contact support through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or technical issues.
FAQs: Improving Diet and Physical Activity Assessment (R21) - PAR-09-225
What is the PAR-09-225 funding opportunity?
PAR-09-225, titled Improving Diet and Physical Activity Assessment (R21), is an NIH discretionary grant opportunity focused on advancing measurement science in two areas that often limit health research: accurate assessment of dietary intake and physical activity.
What is the main goal of this FOA?
The central goal is to support innovative, early-stage research that can meaningfully improve the quality, validity, and usefulness of diet and physical activity measurements used in clinical studies, population research, and interventions.
Which NIH organizations sponsor this announcement?
The FOA is jointly sponsored by multiple NIH institutes and offices, including NCI, NHLBI, NIA, NICHD, NIDDK, NINR, and the NIH Office of the Director's Office of Dietary Supplements.
What grant mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity uses the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21) mechanism, which is generally intended for high-impact, innovative projects that are earlier in development and may involve higher risk than more conventional projects.
Is there a related funding opportunity for more mature projects?
Yes. This FOA is run in parallel with a companion announcement of the same scientific scope using the R01 mechanism: PAR-09-224. The R21 is positioned for more exploratory work, while the R01 is typically a better fit for more mature and hypothesis-driven efforts.
What kinds of projects is NIH looking for under PAR-09-225?
The FOA emphasizes projects that create or significantly improve assessment approaches, rather than simply applying existing tools. Examples described include:
- Developing novel methods to capture diet or physical activity more accurately
- Building stronger approaches to evaluate and validate instruments
- Tailoring or redesigning tools to work well in culturally diverse populations
- Adapting methods for different life stages, with explicit interest in children and older adults
- Creating technology-focused solutions (for example, new devices, software, or creative uses of existing technologies)
- Developing statistical and methodological innovations to quantify, model, or correct for measurement error, bias, and related inaccuracies
Does the FOA support work on dietary patterns and activity profiles, not just single measures?
Yes. The FOA explicitly highlights that diet and physical activity are multidimensional behaviors and supports work that examines them through pattern analysis, such as dietary patterns rather than isolated nutrients, or activity profiles rather than single metrics.
Can proposals integrate diet and physical activity measurement together?
Yes. The FOA supports integrated measurement approaches that assess diet and activity together.
Does NIH want measurement approaches that include environmental context?
Yes. The FOA encourages placing diet and physical activity in context by incorporating environmental factors that shape behavior, such as where activity occurs, the food environment, or other contextual features that influence eating and movement.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed for PAR-09-225 is $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards will NIH make under this FOA?
The NIH indicates that the number of awards and total funding depend on factors such as volume of submissions, scientific merit, project periods, and budgets requested across the applicant pool.
Will project size and duration be the same for all awards?
No. The NIH notes that funding levels, project size, and project duration are expected to vary because proposals can differ widely in scope and technical approach.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations across the public, private, nonprofit, and academic sectors. Eligible applicants listed in the FOA include:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions)
- Small businesses
- Other for-profit organizations
- Independent school districts
- Local, county, city, township, special district, and state governments
- Tribal governments (including federally recognized tribal governments) and other tribal entities
- Tribal organizations
- U.S. territories or possessions
- Federal agencies
- Non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations)
Are organizations like HBCUs and Hispanic-serving institutions eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes additional eligible applicants such as HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian serving institutions, and tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs).
Are faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes faith-based and community-based organizations as eligible applicants.
Are regional organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly lists regional organizations among eligible applicants.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) as eligible applicants.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
The FOA was posted on July 17, 2009. The original closing date was July 16, 2012, and a current closing date is listed as September 7, 2012. The opportunity was archived on October 7, 2012.
What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
Based on the information provided, the FOA was archived on October 7, 2012, which indicates it is no longer active under that listing after the closing period referenced.
What program areas (CFDA) are associated with this announcement?
The announcement is associated with multiple CFDA program areas reflecting its cross-cutting relevance, including:
- Nursing research
- Cancer control
- Cardiovascular and lung diseases research
- Diabetes, digestive, and kidney diseases research
- Child health and human development
- Aging research
Where was the full announcement hosted?
The full announcement was hosted on the NIH grants guide site (a link was provided in the source information).
Who should be contacted for access or technical issues with the announcement?
NIH provided contact support through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or technical issues.
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