Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 10 187
Apply for PAR 10 187
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Program Project on Alcohol Related Research (P01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 5, 2010 and posted on May 5, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 2, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Independent school districts Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- 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 Program Project on Alcohol Related Research (P01) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-10-187) is a National Institutes of Health funding announcement from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) aimed at supporting large, coordinated, interdisciplinary research programs focused on alcohol abuse and alcoholism. The central goal is to advance understanding across the full spectrum of alcohol-related science, including the nature, causes, and consequences of alcohol misuse, as well as improved strategies for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. A key feature of this initiative is that it is designed not just to fund individual, stand-alone studies, but to build integrated research efforts where multiple projects and shared resources work together toward a broader, unified set of scientific objectives. The scope is intentionally broad, allowing applicants to propose established or emerging research topics, as well as new approaches and methodologies that can push the field forward.
This funding uses the NIH P01 program project grant mechanism, which is structured to support a bundle of related research projects under one overarching program. Under this announcement, an application must include at least three distinct research projects and at least two cores, with the expectation that one of the cores will typically be an administrative core. The projects are meant to be scientifically linked, benefiting from a shared theme and from collaboration among investigators, while the cores provide centralized support functions that increase efficiency and strengthen synergy across the program. In practice, this structure is commonly used when a research question is too complex for a single laboratory or discipline and where shared infrastructure, harmonized methods, or coordinated leadership can meaningfully improve the quality and impact of the science.
Budget size, project scope, and project duration are not fixed, because NIAAA anticipates that applications will vary widely in complexity and resource needs. As a result, the number of awards and the total dollars ultimately committed are not pre-set and will depend on the volume of submissions and, more importantly, their quality, proposed duration, and requested costs. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which is typical for NIH research grants and reduces financial barriers for applicants who can otherwise meet NIH expectations for scientific rigor and grants management.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations capable of conducting or supporting biomedical and behavioral research. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, state, county, city, township, special district, and independent school district governments, and certain housing authorities. The announcement also includes eligibility for tribal governments and tribal organizations (both federally recognized and other than federally recognized), as well as U.S. territories or possessions. It explicitly notes additional eligible applicant categories such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and eligible federal agencies. Small businesses and other for-profit organizations are also listed as eligible, which can be relevant for programs that involve translational components, technology development, clinical tools, or other applied research activities.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted on May 5, 2010, with an original and current closing date of December 2, 2010, and an archive date of January 2, 2011. It falls under the Health funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 93.273 (Alcohol Research Programs). The official public announcement link was provided through the NIH grants guide, and support contacts were listed through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) for technical issues accessing the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Program Project on Alcohol Related Research (P01) opportunity?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity announcement (FOA) from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) to support large, coordinated, interdisciplinary research programs focused on alcohol abuse and alcoholism. The FOA is identified as PAR-10-187.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is to advance understanding across the full spectrum of alcohol-related science, including the nature, causes, and consequences of alcohol misuse, as well as improved strategies for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
What kinds of research topics are within scope?
The scope is intentionally broad. Applicants may propose established or emerging research topics, along with new approaches and methodologies that can move the field forward, as long as the overall focus is alcohol abuse and alcoholism and the work aligns with the broader program objectives.
Is this meant for a single research project or a coordinated program?
This initiative is designed to support integrated research efforts rather than stand-alone studies. It emphasizes multiple projects and shared resources working together toward a broader, unified set of scientific objectives.
What grant mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses the NIH P01 program project grant mechanism, which supports a bundle of related research projects under one overarching program.
What is the minimum required structure for an application under this P01 announcement?
An application must include at least three distinct research projects and at least two cores. One of the cores is typically expected to be an administrative core.
What are “cores” in the context of a P01 program project grant?
Cores are centralized shared resources or support functions intended to increase efficiency and strengthen synergy across the program. They support the linked research projects by providing shared infrastructure, harmonized methods, coordination, or other program-wide capabilities.
Why does this opportunity emphasize multiple linked projects?
The P01 structure is commonly used when a research question is too complex for a single laboratory or discipline. By linking projects under a shared theme and providing shared cores, the program is intended to benefit from collaboration, coordinated leadership, and shared infrastructure.
Are budget size and project duration fixed?
No. Budget size, project scope, and project duration are not fixed because NIAAA expects applications to vary widely in complexity and resource needs.
Is the number of awards or total funding amount predetermined?
No. The number of awards and the total dollars committed are not pre-set. They depend on the volume of submissions and the quality of the applications, including proposed duration and requested costs.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types capable of conducting or supporting biomedical and behavioral research. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status; state, county, city, township, special district, and independent school district governments; and certain housing authorities.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement includes eligibility for tribal governments and tribal organizations, including federally recognized tribes and those other than federally recognized.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement includes U.S. territories or possessions among the eligible applicants.
Are minority-serving institutions explicitly mentioned as eligible?
Yes. The announcement explicitly notes additional eligible applicant categories such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations are listed among eligible applicants.
Are regional organizations eligible?
Yes. Regional organizations are included in the eligible applicant categories.
Are for-profit organizations and small businesses eligible?
Yes. Small businesses and other for-profit organizations are listed as eligible, which may be relevant for translational components, technology development, clinical tools, or other applied research activities.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement includes eligible federal agencies among the applicant categories.
Which NIH institute is sponsoring this opportunity?
The opportunity is from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), which is part of the NIH.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR-10-187.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 93.273 (Alcohol Research Programs).
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity category is Health.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 5, 2010.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed is December 2, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is January 2, 2011.
Where was the official announcement link provided?
The official public announcement link was provided through the NIH grants guide.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement?
Support contacts were listed through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) for technical issues related to accessing the announcement.
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