Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 09 018

  • The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Medical Management of Older Patients with HIV/AIDS (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 93.856 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research 93.866 Aging Research.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Dec 14, 2011 and posted on Oct 29, 2008.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by May 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 $50,000.00 in funding.
  • Eligible applicants include: Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district 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.
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Opportunity Summary:

The Medical Management of Older Patients with HIV/AIDS (R03) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PA-09-018) is an NIH discretionary grant program designed to support small, focused research projects that improve how HIV is diagnosed and medically managed in older adults. It is sponsored by three NIH components working together: the National Institute on Aging (NIA), the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), and the Center for Mental Health Research on AIDS within the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The central goal is to encourage clinical and translational work that addresses real-world medical issues affecting older people living with HIV, including the downstream consequences of infection and treatment that become more complex with aging.

This FOA uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism, which is meant for projects that can be completed relatively quickly and with limited resources. It is a good fit for early-stage or narrowly defined studies where investigators need targeted support to generate preliminary evidence, test feasibility, or answer a discrete research question without the scale and infrastructure required for larger awards. The announcement explicitly highlights the kinds of projects the R03 is intended to fund, such as pilot and feasibility studies, secondary analyses of existing datasets, small self-contained research projects, and efforts focused on developing or refining research methods or technologies relevant to care for older adults with HIV.

In terms of how this opportunity fits into the broader NIH funding landscape, PA-09-018 is described as running in parallel with two companion announcements that share the same scientific scope but use different grant mechanisms. Investigators looking for a bigger or more exploratory project path are pointed to PA-09-019 (R21, exploratory/developmental grants) and PA-09-017 (R01, full research project grants). In practice, this means the scientific topic area is consistent across the three, but applicants should choose the mechanism that best matches the maturity, scale, and resource needs of their proposed work.

Funding specifics are intentionally flexible. The FOA notes that award size and project duration can vary depending on the nature and scope of the work proposed, and that both the number of awards and total dollars ultimately depend on the volume of applications, their quality, their durations, and the budgets requested. The listing provides an award ceiling of $50,000, which reflects the small-grant nature of the R03 mechanism. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which removes a common barrier for smaller organizations and early-stage projects.

Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of organizational types across the public, private, nonprofit, and governmental sectors. Eligible applicants include small businesses and other for-profit entities, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), and multiple levels of government (city/township, county, state, special district governments, and eligible federal agencies). The FOA also includes housing authorities and school districts. In addition, it explicitly recognizes eligibility for institutions and organizations that serve or represent 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 tribal governments (both federally recognized and other than federally recognized, as specified). U.S. territories or possessions are also included, and faith-based and community-based organizations are identified as eligible as well.

Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as a health-related grant program under NIH, and it is associated with CFDA numbers spanning aging research, infectious disease/microbiology research, and mental health research (93.866, 93.856, and 93.242). Key dates in the listing show it was posted October 29, 2008, with an original closing date of January 7, 2012, a current closing date of May 7, 2012, and an archive date of June 7, 2012. The full announcement was hosted through the NIH grants guide (link provided in the source), and applicants needing technical help accessing the announcement were directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Medical Management of Older Patients with HIV/AIDS (R03) - PA-09-018

What is the PA-09-018 funding opportunity?

PA-09-018, titled "The Medical Management of Older Patients with HIV/AIDS (R03)," is an NIH discretionary grant opportunity that supports small, focused research projects aimed at improving how HIV is diagnosed and medically managed in older adults.

What is the main goal of this opportunity?

The central goal is to encourage clinical and translational research that addresses real-world medical issues affecting older people living with HIV, including downstream consequences of HIV infection and HIV treatment that become more complex as people age.

Which NIH organizations sponsor this opportunity?

This opportunity is sponsored collaboratively by three NIH components: the National Institute on Aging (NIA), the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), and the Center for Mental Health Research on AIDS within the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

What type of grant mechanism does PA-09-018 use?

PA-09-018 uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism, which is designed for small projects that can be completed relatively quickly and with limited resources.

What kinds of projects are a good fit for the R03 mechanism in this FOA?

The FOA highlights several project types that the R03 is intended to support, including pilot and feasibility studies, secondary analyses of existing datasets, small self-contained research projects, and projects focused on developing or refining research methods or technologies relevant to the care of older adults with HIV.

Is this opportunity intended for early-stage or narrowly defined studies?

Yes. The R03 mechanism is described as a good fit for early-stage or narrowly defined studies where investigators need targeted support to generate preliminary evidence, test feasibility, or answer a discrete research question without the scale required for larger awards.

How does PA-09-018 relate to other NIH opportunities on the same topic?

PA-09-018 runs in parallel with two companion announcements that share the same scientific scope but use different grant mechanisms: PA-09-019 (R21, exploratory/developmental grants) and PA-09-017 (R01, full research project grants). Applicants are expected to choose the mechanism that matches the maturity, scale, and resource needs of their proposed work.

What are the companion funding opportunity numbers mentioned alongside PA-09-018?

The FOA points to PA-09-019 for the R21 mechanism and PA-09-017 for the R01 mechanism as companion announcements with the same scientific scope.

What is the maximum award amount listed for this opportunity?

The listing provides an award ceiling of $50,000, reflecting the small-grant nature of the R03 mechanism.

Are award size and project duration fixed?

No. The FOA notes that award size and project duration can vary depending on the nature and scope of the proposed work.

How are the number of awards and total funding determined?

The FOA explains that the number of awards and total dollars depend on several factors, including the number of applications received, their quality, their durations, and the budgets requested.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The FOA states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.

What types of organizations are eligible to apply?

Eligibility is broad and includes organizations across public, private, nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental sectors. Eligible applicants include small businesses and other for-profit entities, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), and multiple levels of government.

Which government entities are listed as eligible applicants?

The FOA includes multiple levels of government as eligible, including city/township, county, state, and special district governments, as well as eligible federal agencies.

Are school districts and housing authorities eligible?

Yes. The FOA explicitly lists both school districts and housing authorities as eligible applicants.

Are community-based and faith-based organizations eligible?

Yes. The FOA identifies faith-based and community-based organizations as eligible to apply.

Does the FOA recognize eligibility for organizations that serve specific communities?

Yes. The FOA explicitly recognizes eligibility for institutions and organizations such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and tribal governments (both federally recognized and other than federally recognized, as specified).

Are U.S. territories or possessions included in eligibility?

Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are listed as included.

What is the general subject area of this grant?

It is a health-related NIH grant program focused on improving diagnosis and medical management of HIV in older adults, emphasizing clinical and translational work relevant to aging with HIV.

What CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity is associated with CFDA numbers 93.866, 93.856, and 93.242, spanning aging research, infectious disease/microbiology research, and mental health research.

When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?

Key dates in the listing show the opportunity was posted on October 29, 2008. It shows an original closing date of January 7, 2012, a current closing date of May 7, 2012, and an archive date of June 7, 2012.

Where was the full announcement hosted?

The full announcement was hosted through the NIH grants guide (a link was provided in the source information).

Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement?

Applicants needing technical help accessing the announcement were directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact.

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