Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 11 101
Apply for PAR 11 101
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Limited Competition A Consortium to Study Genetics of Longevity (U19)" 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 Jan 14, 2011 and posted on Jan 14, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 18, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments 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 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) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Limited Competition A Consortium to Study Genetics of Longevity (U19)" (Funding Opportunity Number PAR 11-101) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant announcement issued by the National Institute on Aging (NIA). It supports a cooperative agreement mechanism (U19), which typically means the project is expected to be multi-component and collaborative, with substantial scientific or programmatic involvement from NIH staff compared with a standard investigator-initiated grant. The scientific focus is aging research (CFDA 93.866), specifically aimed at advancing the understanding of the genetic basis of exceptionally healthy human longevity.
This announcement is explicitly described as a limited competition and is intended to invite the resubmission of a renewal application for the existing Longevity Consortium. In practical terms, that indicates the opportunity is not broadly open for brand-new consortia in the usual way; instead, it is tailored to continue an established consortium effort through a renewal/resubmission process. The Longevity Consortium itself is described as a coordinated, team-science program designed to identify genetic variants that contribute to unusually long life accompanied by good health, rather than longevity marked by extended periods of severe disease or disability. The work is meant to be carried out through close collaboration among laboratory scientists, biostatisticians, and clinical investigators, reflecting the need to connect genetic discovery, statistical rigor, and clinically meaningful phenotype definitions. The overall intent is to accelerate discovery and validation of longevity-associated genetic factors by pooling expertise, data, and analytic approaches across participating groups.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and does not require cost sharing or matching. The posting and creation date are both January 14, 2011, with an original and current closing date of March 18, 2011, and an archive date of April 18, 2011. These dates indicate the application window for that cycle and that the listing has since been archived, but the summary still conveys how the program was structured and what it sought to achieve during the active period.
Eligibility is broad in the sense that many organization types are listed as eligible applicants, including state and local governments (such as county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments), federally recognized and other Native American tribal governments and organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding higher education institutions in some categories), and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits outside the small business category). The announcement also calls out additional eligible applicants such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and U.S. territories or possessions. Even with this wide eligibility language, the "limited competition" and "renewal resubmission" framing signals that participation is constrained by program-specific rules and likely aimed at the continuation of the established consortium rather than open enrollment of entirely new applicants.
For applicants or stakeholders seeking the full original details, the announcement provided an official NIH link (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-101.html). The contact guidance directs technical issues to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster, including help accessing the electronic announcement or resolving linking problems, via the provided email address.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Limited Competition: A Consortium to Study Genetics of Longevity (U19)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR 11-101.
Which agency and NIH Institute issued this announcement?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant announcement issued by the National Institute on Aging (NIA).
What type of award mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity uses the U19 mechanism, which is a cooperative agreement.
What does a U19 cooperative agreement generally imply about NIH involvement?
A cooperative agreement (U19) typically involves substantial scientific or programmatic involvement from NIH staff compared with a standard investigator-initiated grant. It is also commonly used for multi-component, collaborative projects.
What is the scientific focus area for this opportunity?
The scientific focus is aging research, aimed at advancing understanding of the genetic basis of exceptionally healthy human longevity.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program area?
The CFDA number listed is 93.866.
What is the Longevity Consortium described in this opportunity?
The Longevity Consortium is described as a coordinated, team-science program designed to identify genetic variants that contribute to unusually long life accompanied by good health.
What kind of longevity is the consortium focused on?
The focus is on exceptionally long life accompanied by good health, rather than longevity characterized by extended periods of severe disease or disability.
What is the overall goal or intent of the program?
The intent is to accelerate discovery and validation of longevity-associated genetic factors by pooling expertise, data, and analytic approaches across participating groups.
What types of expertise are expected to be involved in the work?
The work is meant to be carried out through close collaboration among laboratory scientists, biostatisticians, and clinical investigators, reflecting the need to connect genetic discovery, statistical rigor, and clinically meaningful phenotype definitions.
Is this a limited competition?
Yes. The announcement is explicitly described as a limited competition.
What does "limited competition" mean in the context provided?
Based on the description, the opportunity is intended to invite the resubmission of a renewal application for the existing Longevity Consortium. This indicates it is not broadly open for brand-new consortia in the usual way and is tailored to continue an established consortium effort through a renewal/resubmission process.
Is the opportunity intended for new applicants to form a new consortium?
The text signals that participation is constrained by program-specific rules and is likely aimed at continuing the established consortium through a renewal/resubmission process rather than open enrollment of entirely new applicants.
What is the funding category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates that cost sharing or matching is not required.
When was the announcement posted?
The posting date is January 14, 2011.
When was the announcement created?
The creation date is January 14, 2011.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed is March 18, 2011.
Has this opportunity been archived?
Yes. The archive date listed is April 18, 2011.
What do the dates suggest about the application window?
The dates indicate the application window for that cycle ran up to March 18, 2011, and that the listing was later archived on April 18, 2011.
Who is eligible to apply (as listed in the announcement)?
The eligibility list includes many organization types, including:
- State governments
- Local governments (including county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments)
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), with some categories excluding higher education institutions)
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits)
- Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
- Hispanic-serving Institutions
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
- Faith-based or community-based organizations
- Regional organizations
- Eligible agencies of the federal government
- U.S. territories or possessions
If eligibility is broad, why might participation still be limited?
Even though many organization types are listed as eligible, the announcement is described as a limited competition intended to invite the resubmission of a renewal application for the existing Longevity Consortium. That framing suggests participation is constrained by program-specific rules and aimed at continuation rather than open competition for entirely new groups.
Where can applicants find the full original NIH announcement?
The announcement provided this NIH link: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-101.html
Who should be contacted for technical issues related to accessing the electronic announcement or link problems?
The guidance directs technical issues to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster via the email address provided in the announcement.
What kinds of technical issues are covered by the provided contact guidance?
The contact guidance specifically mentions help with accessing the electronic announcement or resolving linking problems.
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