Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 11 066
Apply for PAR 11 066
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIA Program Project Applications (P01)" 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 Jul 2, 2013 and posted on Dec 8, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 1, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Independent school districts City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments State governments Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses 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 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIA Program Project Applications (P01) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-11-066) is a discretionary grant program from the National Institutes of Health, specifically the National Institute on Aging (NIA), focused on supporting large, investigator-initiated research efforts in areas that align with the NIA mission in aging research (CFDA 93.866). The core idea behind this mechanism is to fund a coordinated set of related research activities that are stronger together than they would be as separate, stand-alone projects. Rather than backing a single study, NIA is inviting teams to propose an integrated research program organized around a shared scientific theme and an overarching objective that connects all components.
A defining requirement of this announcement is that every P01 application must include at least three distinct but scientifically related research projects. These projects need to be clearly linked by a common central theme, focus, and overall goal, meaning reviewers will expect a convincing case that the projects are interdependent or mutually reinforcing. In practice, this typically means a program-level narrative that explains how the combined projects address a bigger question in aging research, how findings from one project inform or enable another, and how the overall structure creates synergy that could not be achieved through separate grants. While the summary information provided here does not list specific scientific topics, it explicitly allows applications across scientific areas relevant to the NIA mission, leaving room for a wide range of aging-related research approaches as long as the program is cohesive and well-justified.
The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is health. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award. The opportunity was posted on December 8, 2010, with the record showing key dates including an original closing date of September 7, 2013, a current closing date of July 1, 2013, and an archive date of August 1, 2013, indicating the announcement is historical/archived rather than an open competition today.
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types across the public, private, nonprofit, and educational sectors. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The announcement also allows applications from for-profit organizations (including entities other than small businesses and also small businesses), and from nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the usual carve-out language distinguishing institutions of higher education). In addition, the eligibility notes expand the list to include a number of specific institution categories and community-based entities, such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), other Indian/Native American tribal governments (including those other than federally recognized), regional organizations, eligible federal government agencies, faith-based or community-based organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions. Overall, the eligibility language signals that NIA intended this opportunity to be accessible to a wide range of research-performing organizations, including those serving historically underrepresented communities.
For further details, the official announcement was hosted on the NIH Grants Guide website, with an additional information link provided as http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-066.html. The contact information included is primarily technical support for accessing or linking to the announcement, directing users to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - NIA Program Project Applications (P01) (PAR-11-066)
What is the NIA Program Project Applications (P01) opportunity (PAR-11-066)?
PAR-11-066 is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute on Aging (NIA). It supports large, investigator-initiated research efforts that align with the NIA mission in aging research (CFDA 93.866).
What is the main purpose of the P01 mechanism in this announcement?
The purpose is to fund a coordinated set of related research activities that are stronger together than they would be as separate, stand-alone projects. Instead of funding a single study, NIA invites teams to propose an integrated research program organized around a shared scientific theme and an overarching objective connecting all components.
Is this funding for one project or multiple projects?
This mechanism is designed for multiple projects under one coordinated program. The announcement requires an integrated research program rather than a single, isolated study.
How many research projects are required in a P01 application under PAR-11-066?
Every P01 application must include at least three distinct but scientifically related research projects.
Do the projects in the program have to be related to each other?
Yes. The projects must be clearly linked by a common central theme, focus, and overall goal. Reviewers will expect a convincing rationale that the projects are interdependent or mutually reinforcing.
What does NIA mean by a "common central theme" and "overall goal"?
Based on the opportunity description, the program should be organized around a shared scientific theme and an overarching objective that connects all components. The application should explain how the combined projects address a bigger question in aging research and why the structure creates synergy that would not occur if the projects were funded separately.
Does the announcement specify particular scientific topics?
The summary information provided here does not list specific scientific topics. It allows applications across scientific areas relevant to the NIA mission, as long as the overall program is cohesive and well-justified.
What agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the National Institute on Aging (NIA).
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is health.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
Is PAR-11-066 still open for applications?
No. The record indicates this announcement is historical/archived rather than an open competition today. Key dates shown include a current closing date of July 1, 2013, an archive date of August 1, 2013, and an original closing date of September 7, 2013.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 8, 2010.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types across public, private, nonprofit, and educational sectors, as well as several specific institution and community-based categories listed in the announcement summary.
Are state and local governments eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments.
Are public housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible applicants.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. The eligible applicant types include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations are eligible, including entities other than small businesses and also small businesses.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations are eligible both with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the usual carve-out language distinguishing institutions of higher education, as noted in the summary).
Are institutions serving historically underrepresented communities included in the eligibility list?
Yes. The eligibility notes include Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are tribal governments eligible?
Yes. The eligibility notes include other Indian/Native American tribal governments, including those other than federally recognized.
Are regional organizations eligible?
Yes. Regional organizations are listed as eligible applicants.
Are federal government agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible federal government agencies are included in the eligibility notes.
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations are included in the eligibility notes.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are included in the eligibility notes.
Where can the official announcement be found?
The official announcement was hosted on the NIH Grants Guide website. The additional information link provided is http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-066.html.
Who should be contacted for technical support related to accessing or linking to the announcement?
The contact information provided is for technical support via the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 93.866.
What makes a P01 application compelling under this description?
Based on the information provided, a compelling application would clearly justify why the projects belong together, demonstrate a program-level narrative tying all projects to a shared theme and overarching objective, and explain how the projects are interdependent or mutually reinforcing such that the combined effort provides synergy beyond separate stand-alone grants.
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