Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 12 176
Apply for PAR 12 176
- The National Institutes of Health in the education health income security and social services 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 93.856 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 18, 2012 and posted on Apr 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 7, 2015. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township 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 State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts 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 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 government grant opportunity titled "Multidisciplinary Studies of HIV/AIDS and Aging (R03)" (Funding Opportunity Number PAR 12-176) was issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a discretionary grant program focused on the intersection of HIV/AIDS and the aging process. The intent is to support research that improves understanding of how HIV infection, HIV-related conditions, and HIV treatment play out in older adults and in the broader context of aging. In addition to biomedical questions, the opportunity explicitly encourages work on biobehavioral and social factors that shape HIV outcomes as people grow older, recognizing that aging with HIV involves more than virology and medication alone.
The scope of projects under this funding announcement is intentionally multidisciplinary. Applicants are invited to propose studies addressing HIV infection itself, complications and comorbidities associated with HIV, and issues related to HIV treatment and long-term management in older populations. The announcement also highlights interest in the behavioral and social dimensions of HIV/AIDS and aging, which can include factors such as adherence challenges over time, stigma and mental health burdens, substance use, social support, access to care, and structural barriers that may be especially relevant for aging individuals living with HIV. The overall theme is to generate practical, research-based knowledge that can clarify risks, improve care strategies, and inform interventions for older adults affected by HIV.
NIH indicates that multiple research approaches are welcome, including clinical translational studies that move findings toward patient-centered application, observational studies that characterize trends or associations in real-world settings, and intervention studies that test strategies to improve prevention, treatment, or quality of life. The opportunity is open to studies conducted both domestically and internationally, which signals that NIH is interested in evidence that reflects diverse health systems, populations, and epidemic contexts rather than limiting work to a single country or care environment.
This opportunity uses the R03 mechanism, which is commonly designed for smaller, time-limited projects such as pilot studies, feasibility work, secondary analyses, or early-stage intervention development. The listed award ceiling is $100,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of organization types across the public, private, nonprofit, and educational sectors. Eligible applicants include state, county, city/township, and special district governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status; small businesses and other for-profit organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and Native American tribal governments and organizations. The eligibility section also specifies additional categories, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and eligible federal agencies. Importantly, non-U.S. entities (foreign institutions) are eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are allowed, reinforcing the program's openness to international research collaboration and global settings.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on April 24, 2012, created on July 18, 2012, and had an original and final closing date of April 7, 2015, with an archive date of May 8, 2015. The announcement is associated with multiple CFDA program areas that reflect the cross-cutting nature of HIV and aging research, including mental health, alcohol research, drug abuse and addiction research, cancer-related research (cause and prevention, detection and diagnosis, treatment, biology, and control), microbiology and infectious diseases, child health and human development extramural research, and aging research. While the announcement is archived and no longer open, the details illustrate NIH priorities at the time around understanding HIV as a long-term condition and addressing the clinical, behavioral, and social realities of aging with HIV.
For applicants or readers looking for the full original announcement text and requirements, NIH provided an additional information link to the archived FOA page. NIH also listed support contacts through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster for issues accessing the announcement or linking to the funding notice.
FAQs: Multidisciplinary Studies of HIV/AIDS and Aging (R03) - PAR 12-176
What is the title of this government grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Multidisciplinary Studies of HIV/AIDS and Aging (R03)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR 12-176.
Which federal agency issued this funding opportunity?
This funding opportunity was issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The intent is to support research that improves understanding of how HIV infection, HIV-related conditions, and HIV treatment play out in older adults and within the broader context of aging.
Is the focus only biomedical, or are other factors included?
It is not limited to biomedical questions. The opportunity explicitly encourages research on biobehavioral and social factors that shape HIV outcomes as people grow older, recognizing that aging with HIV involves more than virology and medication alone.
What types of topics are within scope for proposed projects?
Applicants are invited to propose studies addressing HIV infection itself, complications and comorbidities associated with HIV, and issues related to HIV treatment and long-term management in older populations.
What behavioral and social dimensions are highlighted as relevant to aging with HIV?
The announcement highlights interest in behavioral and social dimensions such as adherence challenges over time, stigma and mental health burdens, substance use, social support, access to care, and structural barriers that may be especially relevant for aging individuals living with HIV.
Is the program multidisciplinary?
Yes. The scope is intentionally multidisciplinary and invites work spanning biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and social perspectives related to HIV/AIDS and aging.
What kinds of research approaches are welcome under this announcement?
NIH indicates that multiple research approaches are welcome, including clinical translational studies, observational studies, and intervention studies.
What are examples of how these research approaches might fit the FOA?
Clinical translational studies can help move findings toward patient-centered application; observational studies can characterize trends or associations in real-world settings; and intervention studies can test strategies to improve prevention, treatment, or quality of life for older adults affected by HIV.
Can studies be conducted outside the United States?
Yes. The opportunity is open to studies conducted both domestically and internationally, reflecting interest in evidence from diverse populations, health systems, and epidemic contexts.
What grant mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses the NIH R03 mechanism.
What is the R03 mechanism generally designed to support?
The R03 mechanism is commonly designed for smaller, time-limited projects such as pilot studies, feasibility work, secondary analyses, or early-stage intervention development.
What is the maximum award amount listed for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $100,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of organization types across the public, private, nonprofit, and educational sectors.
What government organizations are eligible?
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and eligible federal agencies.
Are educational organizations eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education and independent school districts.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status are eligible.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. Small businesses and other for-profit organizations are listed as eligible applicants.
Are housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are included among eligible applicants.
Are Tribal governments and Tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Native American tribal governments and organizations are eligible.
Are specific types of minority-serving institutions included in the eligibility list?
Yes. The eligibility section specifies categories including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community-based organizations are explicitly included in the eligibility categories.
Are regional organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Regional organizations are listed among eligible applicants.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) institutions eligible?
Yes. Non-U.S. entities (foreign institutions) are eligible to apply.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations eligible?
Yes. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are eligible.
Are foreign components allowed under NIH policy for this opportunity?
Yes. Foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are allowed.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 24, 2012.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 18, 2012.
What was the original and final closing date?
The original and final closing date was April 7, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 8, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity currently open?
No. The announcement is archived and no longer open.
What CFDA program areas are associated with this opportunity?
The announcement is associated with multiple CFDA program areas reflecting the cross-cutting nature of HIV and aging research, including mental health, alcohol research, drug abuse and addiction research, cancer-related research (cause and prevention, detection and diagnosis, treatment, biology, and control), microbiology and infectious diseases, child health and human development extramural research, and aging research.
Why are multiple CFDA areas associated with this FOA?
The FOA is positioned as cross-cutting because HIV and aging intersect with many health and research domains, including clinical complications, comorbidities, mental health and substance use, infectious disease, cancer-related issues, and broader aging research.
Where can someone find the full original announcement and requirements?
NIH provided an additional information link to the archived FOA page for the full original announcement text and requirements.
Who is listed as a contact for help with accessing or linking to the announcement?
NIH listed the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster as a support contact for issues accessing the announcement or linking to the funding notice.
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