Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 14 081
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Network and Infrastructure Support for Development of Interdisciplinary Aging Research (R24)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 14, 2014 and posted on Jan 30, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses County governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) 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 not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Network and Infrastructure Support for Development of Interdisciplinary Aging Research (R24)" (Funding Opportunity Number PAR 14-081) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding announcement focused on strengthening the research ecosystem around caloric restriction (CR) in humans as it relates to aging. Rather than funding a single traditional research study, this program is designed to build and support research networks and shared infrastructure that make it easier for scientists from different disciplines to work together, exchange ideas and data, and develop new collaborative projects that push the field forward. The core emphasis is on encouraging novel, interdisciplinary approaches to understanding how caloric restriction affects human aging, including the biological mechanisms involved, the measurement of relevant outcomes, and the translation of findings into broader aging research.
This opportunity uses the NIH R24 mechanism, described as a Resource-Related Research Project. In practice, that means the award is intended to support coordination, connectivity, and community-building activities that enable multiple investigators and institutions to collaborate more effectively. The announcement highlights several examples of allowable network and infrastructure activities, including organizing meetings and conferences, establishing systems for data exchange, supporting small-scale pilot projects that can generate preliminary findings for future larger studies, offering short-term training opportunities, creating visiting scholar programs, and conducting dissemination efforts to share methods, tools, and findings with the broader scientific community. The overall goal is growth and development of the science specifically tied to caloric restriction in humans, with the expectation that the network will help spark new research directions and help harmonize approaches across teams that might otherwise work in isolation.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant in the health domain under CFDA number 93.866 (Aging Research). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which generally means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award. The opportunity was posted January 30, 2014, created March 14, 2014, and carried an original closing date of May 28, 2014, with a current closing date of May 29, 2014. The archive date is June 29, 2014, indicating the announcement is no longer active, but it remains useful as a reference point for the type of NIH infrastructure and networking support that has been offered in this research area.
Eligibility is broad across many U.S.-based organization types, reflecting NIH's interest in building wide, cross-sector networks. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, and multiple levels of government such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are also listed as eligible. The announcement also clarifies additional eligible applicants, including a range of mission-serving institutions and community-connected 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, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions. At the same time, the FOA explicitly excludes non-U.S. entities: foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as NIH defines them in its Grants Policy Statement) are not allowed.
In short, PAR 14-081 is best understood as a capacity-building and collaboration-focused NIH aging research grant aimed at accelerating progress on human caloric restriction research by investing in the connective tissue of science: networks, shared practices, early pilots, training, visiting expertise, and active dissemination. The intent is to create a durable, interdisciplinary community that can develop and test new ideas more efficiently and consistently than individual labs or single-discipline teams could accomplish alone. For anyone seeking the full historical announcement details, NIH provided an additional information link at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-081.html, and the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact is listed for access or technical issues related to the posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Network and Infrastructure Support for Development of Interdisciplinary Aging Research (R24)" and the Funding Opportunity Number is PAR 14-081.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding announcement.
What is the main purpose of PAR 14-081?
The purpose is to strengthen the research ecosystem around caloric restriction (CR) in humans as it relates to aging by funding networks and shared infrastructure. The emphasis is on enabling interdisciplinary collaboration, improving connectivity across investigators and institutions, and supporting activities that accelerate progress in human CR and aging research.
Is this grant meant to fund a single traditional research study?
No. The program is not framed as a single, traditional research study award. Instead, it is designed to build and support research networks and shared infrastructure that make it easier for scientists to collaborate, exchange ideas and data, and develop new collaborative projects.
What NIH activity code/mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity uses the NIH R24 mechanism, described as a Resource-Related Research Project. In practice, the award supports coordination, connectivity, and community-building activities that enable multiple investigators and institutions to work together more effectively.
What scientific area is the program focused on?
The core focus is caloric restriction (CR) in humans and its relationship to aging, including understanding biological mechanisms, measurement of relevant outcomes, and translation of findings into broader aging research.
What types of activities are allowed or encouraged under this R24?
The announcement highlights examples of allowable network and infrastructure activities, including:
- Organizing meetings and conferences
- Establishing systems for data exchange
- Supporting small-scale pilot projects to generate preliminary findings for future larger studies
- Offering short-term training opportunities
- Creating visiting scholar programs
- Conducting dissemination efforts to share methods, tools, and findings with the broader scientific community
What is the overarching goal of funding these network and infrastructure activities?
The goal is growth and development of the science tied specifically to caloric restriction in humans, with the expectation that a supported network will spark new research directions and help harmonize approaches across teams that might otherwise work in isolation.
How is this opportunity categorized (domain and CFDA number)?
It is a discretionary grant in the health domain under CFDA number 93.866 (Aging Research).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed, which generally means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted on January 30, 2014, and created on March 14, 2014.
What were the closing dates for applications?
The original closing date was May 28, 2014, and the current closing date is May 29, 2014.
Is PAR 14-081 still an active funding opportunity?
No. The archive date is June 29, 2014, which indicates the announcement is no longer active. It remains useful as a historical reference for the type of NIH infrastructure and networking support that has been offered in this research area.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad across many U.S.-based organization types. Eligible applicants include:
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities
Are mission-serving institutions and community-connected organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes additional eligible applicants such as:
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Hispanic Serving Institutions
- Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
- Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
- Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs)
- Faith-based or community-based organizations
- Regional organizations
- U.S. territories or possessions
Are foreign institutions or non-U.S. components allowed to apply?
No. The FOA explicitly excludes non-U.S. entities. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as NIH defines them in its Grants Policy Statement) are not allowed.
What does the program mean by investing in the "connective tissue" of science?
In this context, it means investing in the structures and activities that help researchers work together more effectively, such as networks, shared practices, pilot efforts, training, visiting expertise, and dissemination of methods, tools, and findings.
Where can someone find the full historical announcement details?
NIH provided an additional information link here: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-081.html.
Who is listed as a contact for access or technical issues related to the posting?
The NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact is listed for access or technical issues related to the posting.
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