Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA NS 12 009
Apply for RFA NS 12 009
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Morris K. Udall Centers of Excellence for Parkinsons Disease Research (P50)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 16, 2011 and posted on Dec 16, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 21, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments Small businesses Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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 Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Morris K. Udall Centers of Excellence for Parkinsons Disease Research (P50) funding opportunity (RFA-NS-12-009) is a National Institutes of Health program run through the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) that supports large, integrated Parkinsons disease (PD) research centers. The program is designed to build and sustain a national network of Udall Centers that can operate strongly on their own while also collaborating across sites. The core purpose is to accelerate progress in understanding what causes Parkinsons disease and to speed the development of better treatments, with each Center expected to blend basic science, translational work, and clinical research in a coordinated, synergistic way. Beyond producing research findings, each Center is also expected to function as a local hub and a national leader in PD research, meaning it should contribute expertise, resources, and visibility that extend beyond a single lab or project.
This opportunity is a discretionary grant mechanism using the NIH P50 Specialized Center format, which typically supports multi-project, multi-core center structures rather than isolated single-investigator studies. NINDS explicitly invites both new applications and renewal applications, signaling that established Udall Centers can compete to continue and expand their programs while new institutions can enter the network if they propose a compelling, well-integrated center model. The emphasis on a network implies that centers are not funded simply to do parallel work; they are expected to add value through collaboration, coordination, and complementary strengths across institutions.
From an operational standpoint, the announcement was posted and created on December 16, 2011, with an original and current application closing date of February 21, 2012, and an archive date of March 23, 2012. The estimated total funding amount listed is $4,500,000, with an award ceiling of $1,500,000. Cost sharing or matching is not required, which is typical for NIH research funding and lowers barriers for applicants that may not have institutional matching funds available.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), state and local government entities (including county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The eligibility list also explicitly includes tribal governments and tribal organizations, including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal entities. Additional eligible applicants named in the eligibility information include Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, 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. However, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply. At the same time, foreign components, as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed, which means a U.S.-based applicant may be able to incorporate certain international elements into the project under NIH rules even though a foreign institution cannot serve as the applicant organization.
Administratively, the program is categorized under the health funding activity area and is associated with CFDA number 93.853 (Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders). For applicants or interested parties seeking the full details, the announcement points to the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts page hosting the full RFA text. For access or linking problems, the provided support contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Morris K. Udall Centers of Excellence for Parkinsons Disease Research (P50) funding opportunity (RFA-NS-12-009). It is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) program run through the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) that supports large, integrated Parkinsons disease (PD) research centers (Udall Centers).
2. What is the main goal of the Udall Centers program?
The program is designed to build and sustain a national network of Udall Centers that can operate strongly on their own while also collaborating across sites. Its core purpose is to accelerate progress in understanding what causes Parkinsons disease and to speed the development of better treatments.
3. What kind of work is each Center expected to do?
Each Center is expected to blend basic science, translational work, and clinical research in a coordinated, synergistic way. The emphasis is on an integrated center model rather than disconnected projects.
4. Beyond research results, what role should an Udall Center play?
Each Center is expected to function as a local hub and a national leader in Parkinsons disease research. This includes contributing expertise, resources, and visibility that extend beyond a single laboratory or a single project.
5. What grant mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant mechanism using the NIH P50 Specialized Center format. The P50 format typically supports multi-project, multi-core center structures rather than isolated single-investigator studies.
6. Are both new and renewal applications accepted?
Yes. NINDS explicitly invites both new applications and renewal applications. This allows established Udall Centers to compete to continue and expand their programs, while also allowing new institutions to propose a new center and join the national network.
7. How important is collaboration across centers?
Collaboration is a key expectation. The program emphasizes a national network, meaning centers are not funded simply to run parallel, independent efforts. They are expected to add value through collaboration, coordination, and complementary strengths across institutions.
8. When was the announcement posted and when were applications due?
The announcement was posted and created on December 16, 2011. The original and current application closing date was February 21, 2012.
9. Is this opportunity still active?
No. The archive date listed for the opportunity is March 23, 2012, indicating it has been archived.
10. How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $4,500,000. The award ceiling is $1,500,000.
11. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
12. What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic organizations, including:
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (with and without 501(c)(3) status)
- State and local government entities (including county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal governments
- Tribal organizations
- Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Hispanic-serving Institutions
- 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
13. Are non-U.S. (non-domestic) organizations eligible to apply?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply as the applicant organization.
14. Are foreign components allowed at all?
Yes. Foreign components, as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. This means a U.S.-based applicant may be able to incorporate certain international elements into the project under NIH rules, even though a foreign institution cannot be the applicant organization.
15. What federal agency and institute run this program?
The program is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is run through the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
16. What funding activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The program is categorized under the health funding activity area.
17. What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.853, titled Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders.
18. Where can applicants find the full funding opportunity text?
The announcement directs readers to the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts page that hosts the full RFA text.
19. Who should be contacted for access or linking problems with the announcement?
For access or linking problems, the provided support contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
20. What does it mean that this opportunity supports a "center" rather than a single project?
In this opportunity, funding is provided through the NIH P50 Specialized Center mechanism, which typically supports a multi-project, multi-core structure. This reflects an expectation of coordinated, integrated activities across basic, translational, and clinical research rather than a single stand-alone study.
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