Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA DK 12 004
Apply for RFA DK 12 004
- The National Institutes of Health in the food and nutrition health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (P30)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.847 Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 26, 2012 and posted on Jan 26, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 29, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal 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 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 Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (P30) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-DK-12-004) is a discretionary NIH grant program run by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). It invites institutions to build or strengthen a Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC) that functions as a shared-resource hub for an integrated, collaborative program of nutrition and/or obesity research. The main idea is not to fund a single research project, but to support a center structure that brings investigators together around common scientific themes and gives them access to cost-effective, centralized “core†resources that make everyone’s work stronger and faster.
At the heart of the NORC model is the “core concept.†Applicants are expected to propose a set of shared scientific and administrative cores (for example, services, facilities, or expertise that many investigators will use) that improve productivity, encourage synergy across labs and disciplines, and help spark new research directions. In practical terms, the program is designed to reduce duplication of expensive resources, raise the overall quality and consistency of methods, and create an environment where investigators studying related nutrition or obesity questions can collaborate more easily. Each proposed center must be organized around clear central themes that reflect the research focus of its participating members, so reviewers can see a coherent scientific identity rather than a loose collection of unrelated activities.
This announcement was posted January 26, 2012, with an original and current closing date of June 29, 2012, and an archive date of July 30, 2012. NIH anticipated making 1 award under this specific announcement. The estimated total funding listed is $1,250,000, and the award ceiling is $750,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to commit matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility is broad across the U.S. organizational landscape. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and various levels of government (including city/township, county, state, special district, and certain tribal entities). The eligibility list also explicitly includes mission-focused and historically underrepresented institution types such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and faith-based or community-based organizations, as well as eligible federal agencies and U.S. territories or possessions. Foreign institutions are not eligible, and the announcement also disallows non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations and foreign components as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
From a topic standpoint, the funding activity category is listed under Food and Nutrition and Health, and the CFDA number provided is 93.847 (Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research). Overall, the opportunity is best understood as infrastructure and capacity-building support for institutions with a critical mass of nutrition and/or obesity investigators who can benefit from shared cores, unified center themes, and a formal structure that promotes collaboration, efficiency, and innovation across an integrated research community.
For full details and application requirements, the announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide posting at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-12-004.html. For technical difficulties accessing the announcement, NIH provides the Office of Extramural Research webmaster contact (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (P30) opportunity?
The Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (P30) opportunity is a discretionary NIH grant program that supports institutions in building or strengthening a Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC). The center is intended to function as a shared-resource hub for an integrated, collaborative program of nutrition and/or obesity research.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-DK-12-004.
Which NIH Institute runs this program?
This opportunity is run by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
What is the main purpose of a NORC under this program?
The main purpose is to support a center structure that brings investigators together around common scientific themes and provides access to centralized, cost-effective shared resources ("cores") that improve productivity, collaboration, and the overall quality and consistency of research methods.
Does this funding support a single research project?
No. The program is designed to support a center infrastructure and shared resources rather than fund a single stand-alone research project.
What does the announcement mean by the "core concept"?
The "core concept" refers to shared scientific and administrative cores (such as services, facilities, or specialized expertise) that multiple investigators will use. These cores are intended to reduce duplication of expensive resources, improve efficiency, and create synergy across labs and disciplines.
What kinds of cores are applicants expected to propose?
Applicants are expected to propose shared scientific and administrative cores. The announcement frames cores as shared services, facilities, or expertise that many investigators will use to strengthen and accelerate nutrition and/or obesity research across the center.
How should the center be organized scientifically?
Each proposed center must be organized around clear central themes that reflect the research focus of its participating members, demonstrating a coherent scientific identity rather than a loose collection of unrelated activities.
What are the benefits of the NORC model described in the announcement?
The NORC model is intended to reduce duplication of expensive resources, raise the overall quality and consistency of methods, encourage collaboration and synergy across investigators and disciplines, and help spark new research directions within an integrated research community.
What research areas does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity category is listed under Food and Nutrition and Health, with a focus on nutrition and/or obesity research in a collaborative, center-based structure.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 93.847 (Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research).
When was this announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on January 26, 2012.
What was the application due date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is June 29, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is July 30, 2012.
How many awards did NIH anticipate making under this specific announcement?
NIH anticipated making 1 award under this specific announcement.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding listed is $1,250,000.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed is $750,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to commit matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes a wide range of U.S. organizations, including public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and multiple levels of government (city/township, county, state, special district, and certain tribal entities). The eligibility list also includes HBCUs, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, eligible federal agencies, and U.S. territories or possessions.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible under this announcement.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations allowed?
No. The announcement disallows non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations and foreign components as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Is this opportunity primarily for building capacity and infrastructure?
Yes. Based on the description, the opportunity is best understood as infrastructure and capacity-building support for institutions with a critical mass of nutrition and/or obesity investigators who can benefit from shared cores, unified center themes, and a formal collaborative structure.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and application requirements?
The announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide posting at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-12-004.html.
Who should be contacted for technical difficulties accessing the announcement?
For technical difficulties accessing the announcement, NIH provides the Office of Extramural Research webmaster contact: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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