Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 15 281
Apply for PAR 15 281
- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Multidisciplinary Studies of HIV/AIDS and Aging (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 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.393 Cancer Cause and Prevention Research 93.394 Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research 93.395 Cancer Treatment Research 93.396 Cancer Biology Research 93.399 Cancer Control 93.846 Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 18, 2015 and posted on Jun 18, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2018. (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: 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 For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Special district governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) 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) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Multidisciplinary Studies of HIV/AIDS and Aging (R03) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR 15-281) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program designed to support small, focused research projects that examine HIV in the context of aging. The central aim is to encourage studies that deepen understanding of how HIV infection, HIV-associated conditions, and HIV treatment interact with the aging process, particularly among older adults. In addition to biomedical questions, the announcement explicitly welcomes biobehavioral and social research, recognizing that aging with HIV is shaped not only by clinical factors but also by mental health, substance use, stigma, social support, and other real-world conditions that influence health outcomes.
The FOA emphasizes multidisciplinary work and is open to multiple research approaches, including clinical translational studies (bridging basic insights to patient-centered applications), observational research (such as cohort studies or analyses of existing datasets), and intervention research (testing strategies to prevent, treat, or reduce complications associated with HIV and aging). Projects may be conducted in domestic (U.S.) or international settings, which broadens the range of populations, health systems, and aging-related HIV experiences applicants can study. This scope is important because older adults living with HIV may face distinct challenges such as comorbid chronic disease, polypharmacy, cognitive changes, frailty, and social isolation, and these challenges can look different across countries and communities.
In practical terms, this is an R03 mechanism, which typically supports smaller-scale, time-limited projects that can generate preliminary data, test feasibility, refine methods, or address a targeted scientific question. The listed award ceiling is $50,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted June 18, 2015, with a closing date of September 7, 2018, and an archive date of October 8, 2018, meaning it is no longer active for new submissions under that specific announcement, but it remains useful as a reference for NIH priorities and for identifying related, current opportunities.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations. Eligible applicants span public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), and a wide range of government entities (state, county, city/township, special district governments, and independent school districts). The FOA also includes public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities and Native American tribal governments (both federally recognized and other than federally recognized), as well as tribal organizations. Additional eligible applicants explicitly include several categories of institutions and organizations that often serve historically underrepresented populations and communities, 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 Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). Faith-based and community-based organizations are also listed as eligible, along with eligible federal agencies. Importantly, non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations), regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions are included, which aligns with the FOA’s stated interest in both domestic and international research settings.
The funding activity is categorized under education and health, and the CFDA program listings associated with the FOA reflect the cross-cutting nature of HIV and aging research. These include areas such as mental health, alcohol research, drug abuse and addiction research, multiple cancer research categories (prevention, detection/diagnosis, treatment, biology, and control), arthritis and musculoskeletal/skin diseases, and aging research. Taken together, these align with the reality that older adults with HIV often experience overlapping clinical and psychosocial issues, including higher burdens of chronic disease, cancer risks, mental health concerns, and substance use, all of which can influence treatment outcomes and quality of life.
For applicants or organizations looking for more detail, the original announcement was hosted on the NIH grants site (link provided in the source). The contact pathway listed in the source points to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster email for technical issues accessing the announcement or linking problems.
FAQs: Multidisciplinary Studies of HIV/AIDS and Aging (R03) - PAR 15-281
What is the Multidisciplinary Studies of HIV/AIDS and Aging (R03) opportunity (PAR 15-281)?
PAR 15-281 is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant opportunity that supported small, focused research projects examining HIV in the context of aging. It used the R03 mechanism, which is commonly used for targeted, time-limited studies.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central aim is to encourage research that improves understanding of how HIV infection, HIV-associated conditions, and HIV treatment interact with the aging process, particularly among older adults.
What types of research topics does the FOA emphasize?
The announcement emphasizes studies on HIV and aging, including how clinical factors and real-world conditions shape health outcomes for older adults living with HIV. It highlights issues such as comorbid chronic disease, polypharmacy, cognitive changes, frailty, and social isolation.
Does the opportunity allow research beyond strictly biomedical questions?
Yes. In addition to biomedical research, the FOA explicitly welcomes biobehavioral and social research, recognizing the importance of factors like mental health, substance use, stigma, and social support in aging with HIV.
Is multidisciplinary work encouraged?
Yes. The FOA emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to studying HIV/AIDS and aging.
What research approaches are considered responsive under this FOA?
The FOA is open to multiple approaches, including clinical translational studies, observational research (such as cohort studies or analyses of existing datasets), and intervention research (testing strategies to prevent, treat, or reduce complications associated with HIV and aging).
Can projects be conducted outside the United States?
Yes. Projects may be conducted in domestic (U.S.) or international settings, allowing applicants to study different populations, health systems, and experiences of aging with HIV.
What is the grant mechanism used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses the NIH R03 mechanism, which typically supports smaller-scale, time-limited projects designed to generate preliminary data, test feasibility, refine methods, or address a targeted scientific question.
What is the maximum award amount listed for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on June 18, 2015. The closing date was September 7, 2018, and the archive date was October 8, 2018.
Is PAR 15-281 still active for new applications?
No. Based on the listed closing and archive dates, this specific announcement is no longer active for new submissions, though it can still be useful as a reference for NIH priorities and for identifying related, current opportunities.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant opportunity?
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types, such as public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), and various government entities.
What types of government entities are listed as eligible applicants?
The FOA lists multiple government entities as eligible, including state governments, county governments, city/township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA includes Native American tribal governments (federally recognized and other than federally recognized) as well as tribal organizations.
Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible applicants.
Are organizations serving historically underrepresented populations specifically included?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes categories 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 Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
Are faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community-based organizations are listed as eligible applicants.
Are non-U.S. organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The FOA includes non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations), regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions as eligible, consistent with the FOA allowing projects in both domestic and international settings.
What broad areas does the FOA relate to?
The funding activity is categorized under education and health, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of HIV and aging research.
What CFDA program areas are associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA program listings described in the opportunity span multiple research areas, including mental health, alcohol research, drug abuse and addiction research, several cancer research categories (prevention, detection/diagnosis, treatment, biology, and control), arthritis and musculoskeletal/skin diseases, and aging research.
Why does the FOA include areas like cancer, mental health, and substance use?
The FOA reflects that older adults living with HIV often experience overlapping clinical and psychosocial issues, including chronic disease burdens, cancer risks, mental health concerns, and substance use, all of which can influence treatment outcomes and quality of life.
Where could applicants find the original announcement details?
The original announcement was hosted on the NIH grants website (via the link provided in the source information).
Who is listed as a contact for technical problems with the announcement?
The contact pathway listed points to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster email for technical issues accessing the announcement or for linking problems.
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