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- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Maternal Nutrition and Pre pregnancy Obesity Effects on Mothers, Infants and Children (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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 15, 2011 and posted on Dec 15, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses County 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) 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 Maternal Nutrition and Pre-pregnancy Obesity Effects on Mothers, Infants and Children (R01) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PA-12-061) is a National Institutes of Health discretionary grant announcement issued by the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR). It supports R01 research projects that aim to improve health outcomes for women, infants, and children by advancing interdisciplinary research on maternal nutrition and obesity before pregnancy. The central idea behind the announcement is that a mother's health status before and during pregnancy does not only affect her own well-being, but also shapes the intrauterine environment in ways that can influence fetal development, newborn health, and longer-term child outcomes. In practical terms, the FOA is positioned to encourage studies that clarify how nutritional status and excess weight prior to conception may affect pregnancy trajectories, birth outcomes, and early-life health, and to build evidence that can guide better prevention strategies and clinical or community interventions.
This is an R01 mechanism, meaning it is intended for substantial, hypothesis-driven projects that can generate strong, generalizable scientific evidence. The announcement emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, which typically signals interest in proposals that integrate perspectives and methods across nursing research, obstetrics, pediatrics, nutrition science, behavioral science, epidemiology, implementation science, health services research, and related fields. While the brief description does not list specific priority topics, the stated focus on maternal nutrition and pre-pregnancy obesity implies a broad range of potential research directions, such as identifying biological pathways linking maternal metabolic status to fetal development, testing behavioral or care-delivery interventions that improve nutrition before conception, examining how social and environmental factors shape risk, and evaluating strategies to reduce disparities in maternal and child outcomes connected to nutrition and obesity.
Administratively, the grant falls under the Health and Education activity areas and is associated with CFDA number 93.361 (Nursing Research). The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which lowers the barrier for applicants who may not have non-federal resources available to contribute to the project budget. The FOA was originally posted and created on December 15, 2011, with an original and final closing date of January 7, 2015. It was archived on February 7, 2015, meaning it is no longer open for new applications, but the details remain useful for understanding the scope and positioning of NINR interests during that period and for locating similar current NIH opportunities.
Eligibility is notably broad and inclusive. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, as described), state, county, city or township, and special district governments, independent school districts, public and Indian housing authorities, and both small businesses and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses). The FOA also explicitly includes a wide set of 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), tribally affiliated organizations, faith-based and community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and eligible federal agencies. International participation is also allowed: non-U.S. (foreign) institutions may apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations may participate, and foreign components are permitted as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement. This breadth aligns with the public health nature of the problem and the need for diverse study populations, settings, and multidisciplinary teams.
For applicants who needed the complete official wording, requirements, and application instructions, the FOA provided an NIH guide link (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-061.html). The listed point of contact in the provided source data is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster for technical difficulties accessing or linking to the announcement (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV). Overall, the opportunity reflects NIH and NINR interest in strengthening the evidence base around how maternal nutrition and weight status before pregnancy shape health across the maternal-infant-child continuum, with the long-term goal of improving outcomes through better understanding, prevention, and intervention.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Maternal Nutrition and Pre-pregnancy Obesity Effects on Mothers, Infants and Children (R01).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PA-12-061.
Which federal agency issued this announcement?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant announcement.
Which NIH institute is associated with this FOA?
The announcement was issued by the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR).
What kind of grant mechanism is this?
This FOA supports the R01 mechanism, intended for substantial, hypothesis-driven research projects designed to generate strong, generalizable scientific evidence.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The FOA supports research aimed at improving health outcomes for women, infants, and children by advancing interdisciplinary research on maternal nutrition and obesity before pregnancy.
What is the central idea behind the research focus?
The central idea is that a mother's health status before and during pregnancy affects not only her own health, but also the intrauterine environment, which can influence fetal development, newborn health, and longer-term child outcomes.
What types of research does the FOA encourage?
Based on the stated focus, the FOA is positioned to encourage studies that clarify how nutritional status and excess weight prior to conception may affect pregnancy trajectories, birth outcomes, and early-life health, and that build evidence to guide better prevention strategies and interventions.
Does the FOA emphasize interdisciplinary research?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, suggesting interest in proposals integrating perspectives and methods across multiple fields.
Which disciplines are implied as relevant for interdisciplinary approaches?
The description signals relevance to areas such as nursing research, obstetrics, pediatrics, nutrition science, behavioral science, epidemiology, implementation science, and health services research, among related fields.
Are specific priority topics listed in the provided summary?
No specific priority topics are listed in the provided description. The stated focus implies a broad range of possible research directions related to maternal nutrition and pre-pregnancy obesity.
What are examples of research directions implied by the FOA description?
The description implies potential directions such as identifying biological pathways linking maternal metabolic status to fetal development, testing behavioral or care-delivery interventions that improve nutrition before conception, examining social and environmental factors that shape risk, and evaluating strategies to reduce disparities in maternal and child outcomes connected to nutrition and obesity.
What activity areas is this grant associated with?
The grant is associated with the Health and Education activity areas.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.361 (Nursing Research).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
When was the FOA posted/created?
The FOA was originally posted and created on December 15, 2011.
What were the closing dates for applications?
The FOA lists an original and final closing date of January 7, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. It was archived on February 7, 2015, which indicates it is no longer open for new applications.
Why might an archived FOA still be useful?
The description indicates the archived details may still be useful for understanding the scope and positioning of NINR interests during that period and for locating similar current NIH opportunities.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status as described); state, county, city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and Indian housing authorities; small businesses; and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses).
Were specific types of institutions explicitly included as eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly included organizations such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), tribally affiliated organizations, faith-based and community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and eligible federal agencies.
Could non-U.S. (foreign) institutions participate?
Yes. The FOA allowed non-U.S. (foreign) institutions to apply, allowed non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations to participate, and permitted foreign components as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Where could applicants find the official FOA text and instructions?
The FOA provided an NIH guide link: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-061.html
Who is listed as the point of contact in the provided information?
The listed point of contact in the provided source data is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster for technical difficulties accessing or linking to the announcement: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What population health outcomes does this FOA aim to impact?
It aims to improve outcomes across the maternal-infant-child continuum, reflecting interest in how pre-pregnancy nutrition and obesity shape maternal health, fetal development, newborn health, and longer-term child outcomes.
What kinds of intervention settings are implied as relevant?
The description references building evidence to guide prevention strategies and clinical or community interventions, implying relevance to both healthcare delivery and community-based contexts.
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