Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 13 259

  • The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIDA Program Project Grant Applications (P01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Jul 3, 2013 and posted on Jul 3, 2013.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Small businesses State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments Private institutions of higher education.
  • 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) 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 eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:

The NIDA Program Project Grant Applications (P01) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR 13-259) is a discretionary NIH grant program designed to support large, coordinated research efforts in drug abuse and addiction. The central idea behind this FOA is to fund collaborative, multidisciplinary teams whose combined work produces clear scientific benefits that would not be achieved if the same projects were funded separately. In other words, NIDA is looking for true synergy: a set of closely connected studies that strengthen each other through shared aims, methods, data, resources, or conceptual frameworks, resulting in outcomes that are bigger and more impactful than the sum of the parts.

A key requirement is that each funded Program Project must include at least three highly meritorious research projects that, together, address issues critical to advancing NIDA's mission and goals. The FOA emphasizes that the overall program should be intentionally built to integrate multiple research approaches, with the expectation that collaboration across disciplines will accelerate progress in understanding, preventing, and treating substance use disorders and related public health challenges. The structure is meant to support a unified program of research rather than a loose collection of independent studies, so applicants generally need to show how the projects interlock scientifically and how the program as a whole will generate significant advantages over stand-alone R-series style submissions.

This funding opportunity is associated with the NIH (Agency: National Institutes of Health) and falls under CFDA 93.279, Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs, within the Education and Health activity area. The award mechanism is a grant, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.

Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the noted exception categories), public and private institutions of higher education, and a wide range of government entities such as state, county, city or township, special district governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The FOA also explicitly includes several institution types and community-based organizations as eligible, including 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), as well as faith-based and community-based organizations, regional organizations, and eligible federal agencies.

Foreign eligibility is more limited. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply as the applicant organization. However, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are eligible to apply, and foreign components are allowed as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement. Practically, that means a U.S. applicant can propose certain project elements or collaborations that involve foreign components, as long as they fit NIH policy and the overall application remains anchored in an eligible U.S. applicant organization.

From an administrative timeline perspective, the FOA was posted on July 3, 2013, with an original and current closing date of September 7, 2016, and it was archived on October 8, 2016. The official announcement and full requirements were provided through the NIH Grants Guide, with additional details available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-259.html. For technical issues accessing the announcement, the listed contact point is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.

Overall, this P01 opportunity is best understood as a mechanism for institutions and research teams that already have a strong, coherent program of addiction-related research and can justify why a coordinated multi-project structure will produce integrated discoveries, shared innovations, and measurable scientific gains beyond what separate investigator-initiated awards would deliver.

FAQs: NIDA Program Project Grant Applications (P01) - PAR 13-259

What is the NIDA Program Project Grant (P01) opportunity?

This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR 13-259) is a discretionary NIH grant program from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) designed to support large, coordinated research efforts focused on drug abuse and addiction. It is intended for multidisciplinary teams proposing a unified, integrated program of research rather than separate, unrelated studies.

What is the main purpose of this FOA?

The central purpose is to fund collaborative research programs where the combined work creates clear scientific benefits that would not be achieved if the same projects were funded independently. NIDA is specifically looking for true synergy across projects.

What does NIDA mean by "synergy" in a P01 application?

Synergy means the projects are closely connected and strengthen each other through shared aims, methods, data, resources, or conceptual frameworks. The expectation is that the overall program produces outcomes that are bigger and more impactful than the sum of its individual projects.

How many research projects are required in a Program Project?

Each funded Program Project must include at least three highly meritorious research projects.

Do the projects have to be related to each other scientifically?

Yes. The structure is meant to support a unified program of research, not a loose collection of independent studies. Applicants are generally expected to show how the projects interlock scientifically and why the combined P01 structure offers advantages over stand-alone R-series style submissions.

What research areas does the opportunity focus on?

The FOA supports research in drug abuse and addiction, with an emphasis on advancing NIDA's mission and goals. It is intended to accelerate progress in understanding, preventing, and treating substance use disorders and related public health challenges.

Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?

The opportunity is associated with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically NIDA.

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The CFDA listing provided is 93.279, Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs.

What is the award mechanism for PAR 13-259?

The award mechanism is a grant, using the Program Project Grant (P01) structure.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (with noted exception categories), public and private institutions of higher education, and many types of government entities.

What types of government entities are eligible?

Eligible government entities include state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.

Are community-based or faith-based organizations eligible?

Yes. The FOA explicitly includes faith-based and community-based organizations, as well as regional organizations, among eligible applicants.

Are minority-serving institutions specifically mentioned as eligible?

Yes. The FOA explicitly includes 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 for-profit organizations eligible?

Yes. For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) are listed as eligible, and small businesses are also listed as eligible.

Can a foreign institution apply as the main applicant?

No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply as the applicant organization.

Are any foreign components allowed in the research program?

Yes. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are eligible to apply, and foreign components are allowed as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement. In practice, a U.S. applicant can include certain project elements or collaborations involving foreign components as long as NIH policy is followed and the application remains anchored in an eligible U.S. applicant organization.

When was this FOA posted and when did it close?

The FOA was posted on July 3, 2013. The original and current closing date listed is September 7, 2016, and the FOA was archived on October 8, 2016.

Where can applicants find the official announcement and requirements?

The official announcement and full requirements are provided through the NIH Grants Guide. The FOA page is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-259.html

Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement?

For technical issues accessing the announcement, the listed contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.

What kind of applicant team or program is this opportunity best suited for?

This P01 opportunity is best suited for institutions and research teams that already have a strong, coherent program of addiction-related research and can clearly justify why a coordinated multi-project structure will generate integrated discoveries, shared innovations, and measurable scientific gains beyond what separate investigator-initiated awards would deliver.

How is this different from submitting separate R-series projects?

The FOA emphasizes that the P01 should deliver significant advantages over stand-alone R-series style submissions. Applicants are generally expected to demonstrate intentional integration across multiple approaches and show that collaboration produces benefits that would not occur if the projects were reviewed and funded separately.

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