Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 07 162
Apply for PA 07 162
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research on Psychopathology In Intellectual Disabilities (Mental Retardation) (R01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2008 and posted on Dec 14, 2006.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Multiple Receipt Dates See Link to Full Announcement for details.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses City or township governments Special district governments Independent school districts State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Foreign institutions are eligible to apply. Eligible agencies of the Federal Government can apply. Faith based or community based organizations can apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to support research on mental health conditions in people with intellectual disabilities (historically referred to in the notice as mental retardation). The central aim is to build clearer scientific understanding of psychopathology in this population across the lifespan, including how often mental disorders and emotional or behavioral problems occur (epidemiology), why and how they develop (etiology), and what works to treat or prevent them (treatment and prevention). The opportunity is intentionally broad, welcoming studies focused on children, adolescents, adults, or older adults with intellectual disabilities, and it emphasizes clinically relevant outcomes that can improve identification, care, and quality of life.
This FOA uses the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism, which is the standard, full-scale NIH grant intended for mature, hypothesis-driven projects with substantial scope. The announcement also points investigators to other NIH/NIMH mechanisms for similar or related projects depending on maturity and design, including the R03 (small research grant), R21 (exploratory/developmental), R34 (clinical exploratory), and a collaborative program R01. In other words, if a project is earlier-stage, feasibility-oriented, or structured as a clinical exploration, NIH is signaling that there are parallel pathways besides the R01 that might be a better fit, even if the scientific topic is similar.
A key clarification in the announcement is that while intellectual disabilities and autism often co-occur, autism-focused proposals are directed to separate, dedicated autism FOAs. This does not exclude studying intellectual disabilities when autism is present, but it indicates that proposals primarily centered on autism spectrum disorders should be submitted through the autism-specific opportunities rather than this one. The intent is to keep review and funding aligned with the right program priorities and specialized review tracks.
Funding levels are not fixed in the notice because NIMH expects wide variation in study design, sample size, duration, and cost. As a result, the size and length of individual awards can differ substantially from one project to another. The total amount awarded and the number of awards are not pre-set; they depend on the number of applications received, their scientific merit and relevance, and the requested budgets and project periods.
In terms of who can apply, eligibility is expansive. Applicants include a broad range of U.S. organizations such as public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), for-profit entities (including small businesses and other for-profits), independent school districts, and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township, special district), as well as public housing authorities and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations. The announcement also specifies that foreign institutions are eligible, eligible federal agencies may apply, and faith-based or community-based organizations are not excluded. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which generally lowers barriers for institutions that might not have discretionary funds to contribute.
Administratively, the FOA is identified as PA 07-162 and is categorized as discretionary grant funding in the health area under CFDA 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants). It was originally posted on December 14, 2006, and used multiple receipt dates (meaning NIH accepted applications on recurring standard submission cycles rather than a single one-time deadline). The record indicates an archive date of April 5, 2009, which typically means the specific FOA is no longer active in that exact form, though similar topics are often reissued in updated announcements over time. For the authoritative requirements, application instructions, and any institute-specific priorities, NIH directs applicants to the full announcement page linked in the notice (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-162.html) and provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts for technical access issues.
Overall, the opportunity is designed to grow the evidence base on mental disorders and serious behavioral or emotional difficulties in people with intellectual disabilities, spanning foundational questions about causes and prevalence through practical questions about prevention and treatment. It is positioned as a mainstream NIMH R01 research topic area, with flexibility in approach and broad institutional eligibility, while clearly steering autism-centered proposals to other targeted NIH autism funding announcements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This NIH/NIMH Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) supports research on mental health conditions in people with intellectual disabilities. The goal is to strengthen scientific understanding of psychopathology in this population across the lifespan and to support clinically relevant findings that improve identification, care, and quality of life.
Which agency is offering this grant?
The grant opportunity is issued by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What types of research topics are encouraged?
The FOA is intentionally broad and encourages research that improves understanding of mental disorders and emotional or behavioral problems in people with intellectual disabilities, including:
- How often mental disorders and related problems occur (epidemiology)
- Why and how these conditions develop (etiology)
- What works to treat or prevent them (treatment and prevention)
Is the scope limited to a particular age group?
No. The FOA welcomes studies focused on children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with intellectual disabilities.
What does the FOA mean by "clinically relevant outcomes"?
It emphasizes outcomes that can improve real-world identification and care for people with intellectual disabilities, with the broader intent of improving quality of life. The specific outcome measures and designs can vary depending on the research question.
What grant mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This FOA uses the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism, which is NIH's standard full-scale grant intended for mature, hypothesis-driven projects with substantial scope.
Are there other NIH/NIMH mechanisms mentioned for related projects?
Yes. The announcement points investigators to other NIH/NIMH mechanisms that may be a better fit depending on project maturity and design, including:
- R03 (small research grant)
- R21 (exploratory/developmental)
- R34 (clinical exploratory)
- A collaborative program R01
If my project is early-stage or feasibility-oriented, does it have to be an R01?
No. While this specific FOA uses the R01 mechanism, NIH signals that earlier-stage or feasibility-oriented work may fit better under parallel mechanisms such as R03, R21, or R34, depending on the project.
Can research include participants who also have autism?
Yes, the FOA clarifies that intellectual disabilities and autism often co-occur and that studying intellectual disabilities when autism is present is not excluded.
Can I submit a proposal that is primarily focused on autism spectrum disorders (ASD) under this FOA?
No. Proposals primarily centered on autism spectrum disorders are directed to separate, dedicated autism FOAs rather than this one, to align applications with the appropriate program priorities and specialized review tracks.
Are funding levels fixed for this opportunity?
No. Funding levels are not fixed because NIMH expects wide variation in study design, sample size, duration, and costs. Individual award size and project length may vary substantially across projects.
Is the number of awards or total amount awarded predetermined?
No. The total amount awarded and number of awards are not pre-set. They depend on factors such as the number of applications received, scientific merit and relevance, and requested budgets and project periods.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations, such as:
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits
- For-profit organizations, including small businesses and other for-profits
- Independent school districts
- State, county, city/township, and special district governments
- Public housing authorities
- Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement specifies that foreign institutions are eligible.
Can federal agencies apply?
Yes. The FOA indicates that eligible federal agencies may apply.
Are faith-based or community-based organizations excluded?
No. The FOA explicitly notes that faith-based and community-based organizations are not excluded.
What is the FOA identification number?
The FOA is identified as PA 07-162.
What is the CFDA number and program area for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.242, Mental Health Research Grants, and is described as discretionary grant funding in the health area.
When was this FOA posted, and is it still active?
The FOA record indicates it was originally posted on December 14, 2006, and it has an archive date of April 5, 2009. An archive date typically means the FOA is no longer active in that exact form, although similar topics may be reissued in updated announcements over time.
Did this FOA use a single deadline or multiple receipt dates?
It used multiple receipt dates, meaning NIH accepted applications on recurring standard submission cycles rather than a single one-time deadline.
Where can applicants find the authoritative FOA requirements and instructions?
NIH directs applicants to the full announcement page for the authoritative requirements, application instructions, and any institute-specific priorities: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-162.html
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing NIH materials?
The notice references NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts for technical access issues related to the announcement.
What is the overall intent of the FOA?
Its intent is to grow the evidence base on mental disorders and serious behavioral or emotional difficulties in people with intellectual disabilities, spanning foundational questions (like prevalence and causes) through practical questions (like prevention and treatment), using a flexible approach and broad institutional eligibility while steering autism-centered proposals to autism-specific NIH opportunities.
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