Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA DK 16 006
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- The HHS-NIH11 in the food and nutrition, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) (P30)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.847,.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 27, 2016 and posted on Apr 27, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 23, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, 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, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) (P30) opportunity (RFA-DK-16-006) is a discretionary NIH grant program from HHS/NIH (specifically NIDDK) that supports institutions seeking to establish or maintain a centralized “core center” to strengthen an already active, integrated program of nutrition and/or obesity research. Rather than funding a single research project, this P30 mechanism is meant to build shared infrastructure and coordinated programs that make many research projects across an institution more efficient, productive, and collaborative. The overarching goal is to enhance the national research effort in nutrition and obesity by concentrating expertise, resources, and multidisciplinary teams within leading research environments.
The FOA is structured around three major, research-enabling components that each center is expected to provide. First, NORCs offer Research Core services, which are shared facilities, technical services, expertise, and resources that multiple investigators can use. These cores are intended to reduce duplication, improve standardization and quality, and lower barriers to conducting high-level nutrition and obesity research across basic, clinical, and population-focused domains. Second, the centers run a Pilot and Feasibility (P and F) program designed to spark new ideas, generate early data, and help investigators launch innovative lines of inquiry that can later compete for larger, independent research awards. Third, the centers operate an Enrichment program, which typically supports activities that build scientific community and capacity such as seminars, workshops, training experiences, visiting speakers, and other events that encourage cross-disciplinary interaction and keep investigators connected to emerging methods and findings.
Eligibility for this opportunity is broad and includes many types of applicants, reflecting the wide range of organizations that may house or support nutrition and obesity research. Eligible applicants listed include state, county, city or township, and special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; and other entities as described in additional eligibility guidance. The key expectation, regardless of entity type, is that the applicant can demonstrate a strong, existing program of excellence in nutrition and/or obesity research that would be measurably strengthened through a coordinated core center model.
Programmatically, NORCs are positioned as part of an established national network. At the time of the announcement, the NIDDK NORC program consisted of 12 centers located at outstanding research institutions with documented excellence in the field. The FOA indicates an expectation of making approximately four awards (ExpectedAwards: 4). While the record does not list an award ceiling amount, it makes clear that the funding is intended to support the center’s shared research infrastructure and the associated pilot and enrichment activities, rather than serving as the primary source of funding for the full portfolio of individual research studies conducted by affiliated investigators.
Administrative details from the source data include the original and current closing date of November 23, 2016, with a creation and posting date of April 27, 2016. The opportunity is categorized under the Food and Nutrition and Health activity areas and is associated with CFDA numbers 93.847. In practical terms, applicants would be proposing a center that knits together multiple investigators and projects into a coordinated hub, offering shared cores, seed funding through pilot awards, and enrichment activities that collectively expand the reach, quality, and interdisciplinarity of nutrition and obesity research.
Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) (P30) - FAQs
What is the Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) (P30) opportunity?
The Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) (P30) opportunity (RFA-DK-16-006) is a discretionary NIH grant program from HHS/NIH, specifically administered by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). It supports institutions that want to establish or maintain a centralized "core center" that strengthens an already active, integrated program of nutrition and/or obesity research.
What is the main goal of the NORC program?
The overarching goal is to enhance the national research effort in nutrition and obesity by concentrating expertise, shared resources, and multidisciplinary teams within strong research environments. The program is designed to make many research projects across an institution more efficient, productive, standardized, and collaborative.
Is this funding meant for a single research project?
No. This is a P30 "core center" mechanism, which is intended to build shared infrastructure and coordinated programs. It is not designed to fund one standalone research study. Instead, it supports resources and activities that enable and accelerate multiple research efforts across an institution.
What kinds of activities does a NORC support?
The FOA describes three major, research-enabling components that each center is expected to provide: (1) Research Core services, (2) a Pilot and Feasibility (P and F) program, and (3) an Enrichment program. Together, these are intended to strengthen and connect nutrition and obesity research activities across basic, clinical, and population-focused domains.
What are Research Core services in a NORC?
Research Core services are shared facilities, technical services, expertise, and resources that multiple investigators can use. These cores are intended to reduce duplication of effort, improve standardization and quality, and lower barriers to conducting high-level nutrition and obesity research across an institution.
Who can use the Research Cores supported by a NORC?
The FOA describes the cores as shared resources designed for use by multiple investigators. The overall model is meant to support many research projects and investigators within the institution by providing centralized services and infrastructure.
What is the Pilot and Feasibility (P and F) program?
The Pilot and Feasibility program is a center component meant to spark new ideas and generate early data. It supports investigators in launching innovative lines of inquiry that can later compete for larger, independent research awards.
What is the Enrichment program and what does it typically include?
The Enrichment program supports activities that build scientific community and research capacity. Typical activities include seminars, workshops, training experiences, visiting speakers, and other events that encourage cross-disciplinary interaction and help investigators stay connected to emerging methods and findings.
What fields or topic areas does this opportunity focus on?
This opportunity focuses on nutrition and/or obesity research. The opportunity is categorized under the Food and Nutrition and Health activity areas.
Which federal agency and institute sponsor this opportunity?
The opportunity is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
What is the FOA number for this opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) number is RFA-DK-16-006.
What grant mechanism is used for this opportunity?
The mechanism is a P30, which is a center grant mechanism used to support shared cores and coordinated center activities rather than a single research project.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants listed include: state, county, city or township, and special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; and other entities as described in additional eligibility guidance.
What is the key expectation for applicants, regardless of organization type?
The key expectation is that the applicant can demonstrate a strong, existing program of excellence in nutrition and/or obesity research that would be measurably strengthened by a coordinated core center model.
Does the FOA describe NORCs as part of a larger network?
Yes. The NORCs are positioned as part of an established national network. At the time of the announcement, the NIDDK NORC program consisted of 12 centers located at outstanding research institutions with documented excellence in the field.
How many awards are expected to be made under this FOA?
The FOA indicates an expectation of making approximately four awards (ExpectedAwards: 4).
Is there an award ceiling amount listed?
The source information provided does not list an award ceiling amount. It does indicate that the funding is intended to support shared research infrastructure and associated pilot and enrichment activities, rather than serving as the primary funding source for the full portfolio of individual research studies conducted by affiliated investigators.
What does the funding primarily support?
The funding primarily supports the center's shared research infrastructure (Research Cores) and the associated center activities, including the Pilot and Feasibility program and the Enrichment program. The emphasis is on enabling and strengthening multiple research projects rather than directly funding all of the individual studies themselves.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.847.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The creation and posting date was April 27, 2016. The original and current closing date was November 23, 2016.
What kind of center model is an applicant expected to propose?
Applicants would be proposing a coordinated hub that connects multiple investigators and projects through shared cores, seed funding via pilot awards, and enrichment activities. The model is meant to expand the reach, quality, and interdisciplinarity of nutrition and obesity research within an institution.
How do NORCs aim to improve research efficiency and quality?
NORCs aim to improve efficiency and quality by centralizing specialized services and resources into shared Research Cores. This approach reduces duplication, supports standardization, improves quality control, and lowers practical barriers so multiple investigators can conduct high-level research more effectively.
Does this opportunity require cross-disciplinary collaboration?
The FOA emphasizes multidisciplinary teams and cross-disciplinary interaction. The shared core model and the Enrichment program are both described as ways to encourage collaboration across different research domains and keep investigators connected to new methods and findings.
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