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- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "mHealth Tools to Promote Effective PatientProvider Communication, Adherence to Treatment and Self Management of Chronic Diseases In Underserved Populations (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 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 18, 2014 and posted on Sep 2, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 21, 2014. (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 Special district governments State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- 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 funding opportunity "mHealth Tools to Promote Effective Patient-Provider Communication, Adherence to Treatment and Self Management of Chronic Diseases in Underserved Populations (R01)" (Funding Opportunity Number PA-11-330) is a discretionary National Institutes of Health grant designed to push forward research that uses mobile health (mHealth) technologies to improve chronic disease care in underserved communities. Sponsored by the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) with participation from the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS), the initiative focuses on how tools like smartphones and mobile-connected systems can strengthen communication between patients and providers, support adherence to prescribed treatments, and help people manage chronic conditions more effectively in day-to-day life. The central idea is that mobile technology can make high-quality support more accessible even when patients live far from specialty care or have limited access to consistent in-person services.
A core motivation behind the program is the rapid spread of cellular networks and the growing capability and affordability of smartphones and related devices. Because these technologies can now transmit patient-generated data from remote locations to clinicians and specialists in real time, the opportunity encourages researchers to build and evaluate systems where patient information can be shared quickly, providers can respond with timely guidance, and those interactions can be stored in databases to support ongoing care and monitoring. In practical terms, the grant is aimed at mHealth approaches that can improve education and coaching, enable goal-setting and progress tracking, send treatment or appointment reminders, and provide feedback loops that help patients stay engaged and on track, with the ultimate goal of improving measurable health outcomes for chronic diseases.
The announcement explicitly encourages projects that develop new mHealth interventions, test them in real-world settings, and conduct comparative effectiveness analyses. That emphasis signals interest not just in whether a tool works in isolation, but how well it performs compared to alternatives, what components are most effective, and how well it fits the needs and constraints of underserved populations. While the description is broad, it points toward research that is attentive to barriers often faced by underserved groups, such as geographic isolation, limited availability of specialty care, cost constraints, and difficulties maintaining continuous communication with healthcare teams.
This is an R01 mechanism, meaning it supports substantial, hypothesis-driven research projects rather than small pilot efforts alone. The opportunity is categorized under education and health and is associated with CFDA numbers 93.361 (Nursing Research) and 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces administrative and financial burden for applicants and can make participation more feasible for organizations serving resource-limited communities.
Eligibility is wide and includes many types of organizations that might be positioned to run community-facing or clinically integrated mHealth research. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and small businesses, state and local governments (including counties, cities or townships, special district governments, and independent school districts), tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status. The eligibility language also calls out additional applicant types such as faith-based and community-based organizations, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and eligible federal agencies. Importantly, the announcement allows non-U.S. entities (foreign institutions) to apply, and it permits foreign components as defined under NIH policy, indicating openness to international or cross-border work where relevant to the research aims.
Key administrative details reflect that this is an archived opportunity from an earlier cycle. The posting date listed is September 2, 2011, with an archive date of May 21, 2014. The original closing date was September 7, 2014, and the current closing date shown is April 21, 2014 (suggesting the listing reflects historical modifications during its active period). The full announcement was hosted through the NIH grants guide (link provided in the source data), and technical access issues were routed through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact.
Overall, the opportunity is centered on using everyday mobile technology to close communication gaps, improve adherence, and strengthen self-management for chronic diseases in underserved populations, with an emphasis on rigorous intervention development, testing, and comparative evaluation. It is designed to bring together clinical insight, nursing and behavioral science perspectives, and mobile technology innovation in ways that can be scaled and sustained in settings where traditional healthcare access is limited.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "mHealth Tools to Promote Effective Patient-Provider Communication, Adherence to Treatment and Self Management of Chronic Diseases in Underserved Populations (R01)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PA-11-330.
What type of grant mechanism is this?
This opportunity uses the NIH R01 mechanism, which is intended to support substantial, hypothesis-driven research projects (rather than only small pilot efforts).
Which federal agency offers this opportunity?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity.
Which NIH institute sponsors the announcement?
The opportunity is sponsored by the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), with participation from the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS).
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The main goal is to advance research using mobile health (mHealth) technologies to improve chronic disease care in underserved populations by strengthening patient-provider communication, improving adherence to prescribed treatments, and supporting effective day-to-day self-management.
What kinds of health problems or conditions are in scope?
The focus is on chronic diseases, particularly in underserved populations, with an emphasis on improving measurable health outcomes through better communication, adherence, and self-management support.
Who is considered the target population for the research?
The target population is underserved communities, including people who may face barriers such as geographic isolation, limited access to specialty care, cost constraints, and difficulty maintaining continuous communication with healthcare teams.
What does "mHealth" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this announcement, mHealth refers to mobile health technologies such as smartphones and mobile-connected systems that can help transmit patient-generated data from remote locations, support coaching and education, send reminders, and enable feedback loops between patients and providers.
What kinds of mHealth tools or functions does the announcement highlight?
The description highlights tools and functions such as education and coaching support, goal-setting and progress tracking, appointment and treatment reminders, two-way feedback loops to keep patients engaged, and systems that allow patient-generated data to be shared with clinicians and specialists in real time and stored in databases for ongoing monitoring and care.
Is the opportunity focused on developing new tools, testing existing tools, or both?
It explicitly encourages projects that develop new mHealth interventions, test them in real-world settings, and conduct comparative effectiveness analyses.
What does the opportunity mean by "comparative effectiveness"?
Based on the announcement description, comparative effectiveness refers to evaluating not only whether an mHealth tool works, but how well it performs compared to alternatives, which components are most effective, and how well it fits the needs and constraints of underserved populations.
Why is mobile technology emphasized for underserved populations?
The motivation described is the rapid spread of cellular networks and the increasing capability and affordability of smartphones and related devices, which can help make high-quality support more accessible even when patients live far from specialty care or have limited access to consistent in-person services.
Is real-time data sharing part of the vision for funded projects?
Yes. The opportunity encourages systems in which patient-generated data can be transmitted from remote locations to clinicians and specialists in real time, enabling timely guidance and ongoing monitoring.
Are projects expected to be implemented in real-world settings?
Yes. The announcement encourages testing mHealth interventions in real-world settings, not only in controlled or isolated environments.
Does this opportunity require cost-sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What broad subject area does this opportunity fall under?
It is categorized under education and health.
What CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA numbers are 93.361 (Nursing Research) and 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research).
Which organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes public and private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and small businesses, state and local governments (including counties, cities or townships, special district governments, and independent school districts), tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status.
Are faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility language specifically includes faith-based and community-based organizations.
Are minority-serving institutions mentioned as eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list calls out historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions.
Can U.S. territories or possessions apply?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are listed among eligible applicant types.
Are federal agencies allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility language includes eligible federal agencies.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement allows non-U.S. entities (foreign institutions) to apply.
Are foreign components allowed under this opportunity?
Yes. The announcement permits foreign components as defined under NIH policy.
Is this a current, open funding opportunity?
No. The information provided states it is an archived opportunity from an earlier cycle.
What are the key dates listed for the opportunity?
The posting date is September 2, 2011. The archive date is May 21, 2014. The original closing date is September 7, 2014, and the current closing date shown is April 21, 2014 (noted as reflecting historical modifications during the active period).
Where was the full announcement hosted?
The full announcement was hosted through the NIH Grants Guide (a link is referenced in the source data).
Who is listed for technical access issues related to the announcement?
Technical access issues were routed through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact.
What kinds of outcomes is the opportunity trying to improve?
The description emphasizes improving measurable health outcomes for chronic diseases by improving communication, adherence, engagement, and self-management support through mHealth approaches.
What problem is this opportunity trying to solve in healthcare delivery?
It aims to close communication gaps and improve continuity of support for people with chronic diseases in underserved settings, particularly where traditional healthcare access is limited and consistent in-person services may be hard to maintain.
Does the opportunity encourage integration of clinical and behavioral perspectives?
Yes. The description indicates the program is designed to bring together clinical insight, nursing and behavioral science perspectives, and mobile technology innovation to create approaches that can be scaled and sustained.
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