Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA MH 14 200
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Integration and Analysis of Diverse HIV Associated Data (R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 6, 2013 and posted on May 6, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $880,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Independent school districts County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments State governments.
- 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 Integration and Analysis of Diverse HIV Associated Data (R03) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-MH-14-200) was a discretionary National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding announcement designed to push HIV research forward by making better use of existing data. The central goal was to encourage researchers to combine and harmonize information drawn from multiple HIV research networks, cohorts, and related datasets, and then apply modern, high-quality analytic approaches to answer questions that are hard to address within any single study. The scientific focus was on improving understanding of the factors linked to neurobehavioral and psychosocial functioning among people living with HIV, as well as individuals who are at risk for HIV. In practical terms, the FOA prioritized work that could clarify how biological, behavioral, mental health, substance use, social, and environmental influences interact to shape outcomes such as cognition, mental health symptoms, everyday functioning, and broader psychosocial well-being in HIV-affected populations.
This opportunity used the NIH R03 mechanism, which is a small grant intended to support focused, short-term projects. Within the context of this FOA, that mechanism was well suited for targeted activities like building or refining cross-cohort datasets, developing or adapting analytic tools for combining heterogeneous measures, piloting innovative analytic strategies on integrated datasets, and generating preliminary findings that could justify larger follow-on studies. The announcement explicitly emphasized the integration of diverse HIV-associated data and the development, adaptation, and application of state-of-the-art analytic methods. That framing signals that applications were expected to go beyond simple pooled analyses and instead address common real-world barriers to multi-source HIV data work, such as inconsistent measurement across cohorts, different assessment schedules, varying population characteristics, missingness patterns, site effects, and differences in clinical or psychosocial instruments.
The FOA fell under NIH funding activity areas associated with education and health, and it mapped to CFDA programs 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants) and 93.279 (Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs). This pairing reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the topic, where mental health, neurobehavioral functioning, and substance use often intersect with HIV prevention and treatment, and where understanding these overlaps can improve both clinical care and public health strategies. Cost sharing or matching was not required, which typically lowers barriers for applicants by allowing budgets to be driven by project needs rather than institutional cost-sharing capacity.
Eligibility was broad and included a wide range of domestic and international organizations. Eligible applicants encompassed public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), and multiple levels of government such as state, county, city/township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The FOA also explicitly included tribal governments and tribal organizations, and it highlighted eligibility for institutions serving specific communities, 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, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institutions (AANAPISIs). Importantly, non-U.S. entities were eligible as well: foreign organizations, foreign institutions, and foreign components of U.S. organizations were allowed, consistent with NIH policy definitions. This broad eligibility aligns with the global nature of HIV research and the value of incorporating diverse populations and settings into integrated analyses.
From an administrative standpoint, the FOA was posted and created on May 6, 2013, with an original and current closing date of August 19, 2013, and it was archived on September 19, 2013. The NIH listed an estimated total funding level of $880,000 for the opportunity, indicating a modest overall program size consistent with the R03 mechanism and the targeted, methods-and-integration emphasis. The sponsoring agency was NIH, and the official announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide at the link provided in the source text.
In summary, this R03 FOA was essentially a call for compact, methodologically strong projects that could unlock more value from existing HIV datasets by integrating information across cohorts and networks, and by applying advanced analytic approaches to better explain neurobehavioral and psychosocial outcomes in people living with HIV or at risk. The opportunity was structured to support work that improves how researchers combine heterogeneous data, strengthens inference from multi-source HIV studies, and ultimately deepens understanding of the complex drivers of mental health, behavior, and functioning in HIV-related contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Integration and Analysis of Diverse HIV Associated Data (R03)" funding opportunity?
It is an NIH discretionary funding announcement (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-MH-14-200) designed to advance HIV research by improving how researchers use and analyze existing HIV-associated data. The emphasis is on integrating and harmonizing data from multiple HIV research networks, cohorts, and related datasets, then applying high-quality analytic approaches to address questions that are difficult to answer within any single study.
What is the main goal of this FOA?
The central goal is to encourage projects that combine and harmonize diverse HIV-related datasets and apply modern, state-of-the-art analytic methods to better understand complex outcomes, especially those related to neurobehavioral and psychosocial functioning among people living with HIV and individuals at risk for HIV.
What research topics and outcomes were prioritized?
The scientific focus was on improving understanding of factors linked to neurobehavioral and psychosocial functioning. This includes clarifying how biological, behavioral, mental health, substance use, social, and environmental influences interact to shape outcomes such as cognition, mental health symptoms, everyday functioning, and broader psychosocial well-being in HIV-affected populations.
Does the FOA focus on people living with HIV only?
No. The focus includes people living with HIV as well as individuals who are at risk for HIV.
What grant mechanism was used, and what does it imply about project scope?
The opportunity used the NIH R03 mechanism, which is a small grant intended to support focused, short-term projects. In this FOA, the R03 mechanism was positioned as a good fit for targeted integration and methods work rather than large, long-term programs.
What types of projects fit well under this R03 FOA?
Examples of well-aligned activities include building or refining cross-cohort datasets, developing or adapting analytic tools for combining heterogeneous measures, piloting innovative analytic strategies on integrated datasets, and generating preliminary findings that could support larger follow-on studies.
What does "integration of diverse HIV-associated data" mean in this context?
It refers to combining and harmonizing information drawn from multiple HIV research networks, cohorts, and related datasets to enable analyses that span beyond the limits of any single data source.
Were applicants expected to do more than simply pool datasets?
Yes. The FOA emphasized integration and state-of-the-art analytics, signaling that applications were expected to go beyond simple pooled analyses and address real-world barriers in multi-source HIV data work.
What kinds of real-world data challenges did the FOA highlight?
The announcement noted common barriers such as inconsistent measurement across cohorts, different assessment schedules, varying population characteristics, missingness patterns, site effects, and differences in clinical or psychosocial instruments.
What analytic expectations were communicated by the FOA?
The FOA emphasized the development, adaptation, and application of state-of-the-art analytic methods, with the aim of strengthening inference from integrated, heterogeneous HIV datasets and producing results that are difficult to obtain within a single study.
What NIH program areas or fields did this opportunity relate to?
The FOA fell under NIH funding activity areas associated with education and health, reflecting an interdisciplinary focus where mental health, neurobehavioral functioning, and substance use intersect with HIV prevention and treatment.
Which CFDA programs were associated with this FOA?
The FOA mapped to CFDA 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants) and CFDA 93.279 (Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included domestic and international organizations. Eligible applicants included public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), and multiple levels of government (such as state, county, city/township, special district, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities).
Were tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly included tribal governments and tribal organizations.
Did the FOA highlight eligibility for minority-serving institutions?
Yes. The FOA highlighted eligibility for institutions serving specific communities, 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, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institutions (AANAPISIs).
Were non-U.S. organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. Non-U.S. entities were eligible, including foreign organizations, foreign institutions, and foreign components of U.S. organizations, consistent with NIH policy definitions.
What was the estimated total funding level for this opportunity?
The NIH listed an estimated total funding level of $880,000 for the opportunity.
When was the FOA posted, and what were the relevant dates?
The FOA was posted and created on May 6, 2013. The original and current closing date was August 19, 2013. It was archived on September 19, 2013.
Which agency sponsored this funding opportunity?
The sponsoring agency was the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the overall purpose of the FOA in plain terms?
It was a call for compact, methodologically strong projects that unlock more value from existing HIV datasets by integrating information across cohorts and networks and applying advanced analytic methods to better explain neurobehavioral and psychosocial outcomes in people living with HIV or at risk for HIV.
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