Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA DK 14 026
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- The National Institutes of Health in the food and nutrition health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Psychosocial and Behavioral Aspects of Bariatric Surgery (R01)" 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 Sep 26, 2014 and posted on Sep 25, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 16, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts City or township governments Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- 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) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) 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 Psychosocial and Behavioral Aspects of Bariatric Surgery (R01) funding opportunity (RFA-DK-14-026) is an NIH research grant announcement focused on understanding how psychological, social, and behavioral factors influence outcomes for people who undergo bariatric surgery. Rather than concentrating only on surgical technique or immediate biomedical effects, the FOA emphasizes the human side of bariatric care: how patients think, feel, behave, and adapt before and after surgery, and how those factors shape both success and risk over time. The overall purpose is to generate evidence that helps clinicians and researchers better predict which patients will do well, which patients may struggle, and why those patterns occur.
The research supported under this FOA is expected to measure psychosocial and behavioral variables in bariatric surgery patients and then examine how those variables relate to important outcomes. In practical terms, that includes identifying predictors of suboptimal weight loss, weight regain, and adverse outcomes that can be metabolic, physiologic, or behavioral, occurring in either the short term or long term. The FOA is also interested in mechanisms of behavior change, meaning studies should move beyond simple correlations and help explain how and why certain behaviors or psychosocial conditions lead to particular trajectories after surgery. This could involve examining factors such as adherence to dietary guidance, physical activity, self-monitoring behaviors, disordered eating patterns, mood symptoms, stress, social support, substance use risk, health literacy, motivation, or other behavioral and psychosocial constructs that plausibly affect post-surgical adjustment and maintenance.
A major goal is improved risk identification using pre-operative and/or post-operative behavioral characteristics. The intent is to sharpen the field's ability to flag patients who may be vulnerable to poor outcomes so that intervention can happen earlier and more precisely. A second major goal is to use that knowledge to inform the development of new or improved treatment approaches delivered before surgery, after surgery, or both. These approaches are meant to reduce risks, improve outcomes, and potentially support more tailored decisions about patient selection and procedure selection. In other words, the FOA aims to push toward more personalized bariatric care, where behavioral and psychosocial profiles help guide supportive services and follow-up care, not just the choice to operate.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant opportunity using the NIH R01 funding mechanism, listed under the Food and Nutrition and Health activity category, and tied to CFDA 93.847 (Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research). NIH anticipated making about 4 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $2,500,000 and an award ceiling of $500,000. The announcement indicated no cost sharing or matching requirement. It was posted in late September 2014, with an application closing date of April 16, 2015, and it was archived in May 2015.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations and governments. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and a range of local and state government entities (such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts). It also includes Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), as well as public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities. The FOA also explicitly recognizes additional eligible applicants 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 Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions (AANAPISIs), along with faith-based or community-based organizations and certain federal agencies. Non-U.S. entities and foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, and foreign components are not allowed under NIH policy as referenced in the announcement.
For reference and full details, the FOA was hosted by NIH and linked through the NIH grants guide at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-14-026.html. For access or technical issues related to the electronic announcement, the contact provided was the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Psychosocial and Behavioral Aspects of Bariatric Surgery (R01) funding opportunity?
This funding opportunity (RFA-DK-14-026) is an NIH research grant announcement that supports studies on how psychological, social, and behavioral factors influence outcomes for people who undergo bariatric surgery. It emphasizes the "human side" of bariatric care (how patients think, feel, behave, and adapt before and after surgery) rather than focusing only on surgical technique or immediate biomedical effects.
What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The overall purpose is to generate evidence that helps clinicians and researchers better predict which bariatric surgery patients will do well, which patients may struggle, and why those patterns occur over time.
What kinds of research questions does this FOA prioritize?
The FOA prioritizes research that measures psychosocial and behavioral variables in bariatric surgery patients and examines how those variables relate to key outcomes. It particularly encourages work that can identify predictors of suboptimal weight loss, weight regain, and other adverse outcomes (metabolic, physiologic, or behavioral) in the short term and/or long term.
Does the FOA focus only on weight outcomes?
No. While weight-related outcomes like suboptimal weight loss and weight regain are explicitly included, the FOA also highlights adverse outcomes that may be metabolic, physiologic, or behavioral, and that may occur in either the short term or long term.
What psychosocial or behavioral factors might be examined under this FOA?
The FOA indicates interest in factors such as adherence to dietary guidance, physical activity, self-monitoring behaviors, disordered eating patterns, mood symptoms, stress, social support, substance use risk, health literacy, motivation, and other behavioral and psychosocial constructs that plausibly affect post-surgical adjustment and maintenance.
Is this FOA interested in behavior change mechanisms or only associations?
It is specifically interested in mechanisms of behavior change. The FOA notes that studies should move beyond simple correlations and help explain how and why certain behaviors or psychosocial conditions lead to particular post-surgery trajectories.
What are the major goals of the FOA?
The FOA describes two major goals: (1) improved risk identification using pre-operative and/or post-operative behavioral characteristics, and (2) using that knowledge to inform the development of new or improved treatment approaches delivered before surgery, after surgery, or both.
How does the FOA describe "risk identification" in bariatric surgery patients?
Risk identification refers to improving the ability to flag patients who may be vulnerable to poor outcomes by using behavioral and psychosocial characteristics measured before and/or after surgery, so that intervention can happen earlier and more precisely.
Does the FOA support developing or improving interventions?
Yes. A stated aim is to use evidence about psychosocial and behavioral predictors and mechanisms to inform the development of new or improved treatment approaches delivered pre-operatively, post-operatively, or both, to reduce risks and improve outcomes.
Is the FOA intended to support more personalized bariatric care?
Yes. The FOA frames its intent as pushing toward more personalized bariatric care where behavioral and psychosocial profiles help guide supportive services and follow-up care, and potentially support more tailored decisions about patient selection and procedure selection.
What funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses the NIH R01 research project grant mechanism.
What activity category is this grant listed under?
It is listed under the Food and Nutrition and Health activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this announcement?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.847 (Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research).
How many awards did NIH anticipate making under this FOA?
NIH anticipated making about 4 awards.
What was the estimated total funding level for this FOA?
The estimated total funding level was $2,500,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $500,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the FOA posted, and what were the key dates?
The FOA was posted in late September 2014. The application closing date was April 16, 2015. The opportunity was archived in May 2015.
Is this grant opportunity still open?
No. Based on the provided information, the application closing date was April 16, 2015 and the FOA was archived in May 2015.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations and governments. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and various state and local government entities (including state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts). It also includes Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), as well as public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities.
Are minority-serving institutions and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly recognizes eligibility for 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 and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions (AANAPISIs). It also recognizes faith-based or community-based organizations and certain federal agencies as eligible applicants.
Are non-U.S. organizations or foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Non-U.S. entities and foreign institutions are not eligible to apply.
Are foreign components allowed under this FOA?
No. The announcement states that foreign components are not allowed under NIH policy as referenced in the FOA.
Where can applicants find the full FOA details?
The FOA was hosted by NIH and linked through the NIH grants guide at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-14-026.html
Who should be contacted for access or technical issues with the electronic announcement?
For access or technical issues related to the electronic announcement, the contact provided was the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What types of outcomes does the FOA want researchers to connect to psychosocial and behavioral variables?
The FOA expects studies to connect psychosocial and behavioral variables to outcomes such as suboptimal weight loss, weight regain, and adverse outcomes that may be metabolic, physiologic, or behavioral, occurring over either short-term or long-term follow-up periods.
Does the FOA specify whether variables should be measured pre-op, post-op, or both?
Yes. It highlights improved risk identification using pre-operative and/or post-operative behavioral characteristics, indicating interest in measurement before surgery, after surgery, or across both periods.
What is the FOA trying to enable clinicians and researchers to do better?
It aims to improve the ability to predict patient trajectories (who will do well versus who may struggle), understand why those trajectories happen, identify risk earlier, and support the design of better or more targeted interventions around bariatric surgery care.
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