Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 09 150
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- 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 Apr 8, 2009 and posted on Apr 8, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have 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) State governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Independent school districts Nonprofits having 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) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession.
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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 focused on mental health conditions in people with intellectual disabilities (historically referred to in the announcement as "mental retardation"). The central aim is to encourage studies that clarify how mental disorders and related emotional or behavioral problems appear, develop, and can be addressed across the lifespan in individuals with intellectual disabilities. In practical terms, the FOA is looking for projects that improve understanding of key areas such as epidemiology (how common disorders are and in which groups), etiology (causes and risk mechanisms), as well as treatment and prevention strategies that are appropriate and effective for this population. The scope is broad with respect to age, meaning applicants can propose research involving children, adolescents, adults, or older adults, as long as the focus remains on psychopathology and mental health in the context of intellectual disabilities.
This opportunity uses the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism, which is typically intended for well developed research projects that can produce substantial findings. While this FOA is specifically for the R01, it also points investigators to related NIH and NIMH mechanisms for projects that may be smaller, earlier stage, or structured differently. In particular, it notes that similar scientific topics may be appropriate under the NIH Small Research Grant (R03), NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grant (R21), the NIMH Clinical Exploratory Research Grant (R34), and an NIMH Collaborative Program R01 mechanism, referencing separate FOAs for those options. In other words, the announcement is signaling that the scientific priority area is the same, but applicants should pick the mechanism that best matches the size, maturity, and structure of their proposed work.
The FOA also draws a clear boundary around autism-related research. It acknowledges that intellectual disabilities and autism often co-occur, but it states that autism-focused proposals should be submitted to separate, specifically designated autism FOAs (including R01, R03, and R21 autism announcements referenced in the text). This is mainly a routing and fit issue: projects where autism is the primary target are meant to go through autism-specific funding channels, whereas this FOA is aimed at psychopathology research where intellectual disability is the defining population of interest.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this is a discretionary grant program in the health category, listed under CFDA 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants). It does not require cost sharing or matching. The announcement emphasizes that awards depend on the availability of funds and the presence of enough high-quality, meritorious applications, and it does not promise a fixed number of awards. The FOA was posted and created on April 8, 2009, with an original and final closing date of May 7, 2012, and it was archived on June 7, 2012. The funding opportunity number is PA-09-150, and the sponsoring agency is NIH (with NIMH as the institute leading the scientific area).
Eligibility is intentionally broad and includes many types of domestic and non-domestic organizations. Eligible applicants listed include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township, special districts), as well as independent school districts and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. It also explicitly includes tribal governments and tribal organizations, and highlights additional eligible groups such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (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, U.S. territories or possessions, regional organizations, and foreign (non-U.S.) entities. For applicants who need the complete official language, the full announcement was hosted on the NIH grants guide site, and the notice provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts for technical access issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supports research focused on mental health conditions in people with intellectual disabilities. Its central aim is to encourage studies that clarify how mental disorders and related emotional or behavioral problems appear, develop, and can be addressed across the lifespan in individuals with intellectual disabilities.
2) What types of research topics are encouraged?
The FOA encourages research that improves understanding of key areas related to psychopathology and mental health in the context of intellectual disabilities, including:
- Epidemiology (how common disorders are and in which groups)
- Etiology (causes and risk mechanisms)
- Treatment strategies that are appropriate and effective for this population
- Prevention strategies that are appropriate and effective for this population
3) Which populations and age groups can be included in proposed studies?
The scope is broad with respect to age. Applicants may propose research involving children, adolescents, adults, or older adults, as long as the focus remains on psychopathology and mental health in individuals with intellectual disabilities.
4) What grant mechanism does this FOA use?
This opportunity uses the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism. The R01 mechanism is typically intended for well developed research projects that can produce substantial findings.
5) Are there related NIH/NIMH mechanisms mentioned for smaller or earlier-stage projects?
Yes. While this FOA is specifically for the R01, it points investigators to other mechanisms that may be appropriate for similar scientific topics when projects are smaller, earlier stage, or structured differently. Mechanisms mentioned include:
- NIH Small Research Grant (R03)
- NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grant (R21)
- NIMH Clinical Exploratory Research Grant (R34)
- An NIMH Collaborative Program R01 mechanism (referenced via separate FOAs)
The FOA indicates the scientific priority area is similar, but applicants should choose the mechanism that best matches the size, maturity, and structure of the proposed work.
6) Is autism research allowed under this FOA?
The FOA draws a clear boundary around autism-related research. It acknowledges that intellectual disabilities and autism often co-occur, but states that autism-focused proposals should be submitted to separate, specifically designated autism FOAs (including R01, R03, and R21 autism announcements referenced in the FOA).
7) What if a project involves both intellectual disability and autism?
The FOA notes that autism and intellectual disabilities often co-occur, but it emphasizes routing and fit: proposals where autism is the primary target are intended for autism-specific funding channels, while this FOA is aimed at psychopathology research where intellectual disability is the defining population of interest.
8) What is the funding opportunity number for this FOA?
The funding opportunity number is PA-09-150.
9) Which agency and institute sponsor this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH), with the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) leading the scientific area.
10) What is the CFDA number and program category?
This is a discretionary grant program in the health category listed under CFDA 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants).
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states that it does not require cost sharing or matching.
12) Does the FOA guarantee a certain number of awards?
No. The announcement emphasizes that awards depend on the availability of funds and the presence of enough high-quality, meritorious applications, and it does not promise a fixed number of awards.
13) What are the key dates for this FOA?
The FOA was posted and created on April 8, 2009. It had an original and final closing date of May 7, 2012. It was archived on June 7, 2012.
14) Is this opportunity still open for applications?
Based on the dates provided, the FOA had a final closing date of May 7, 2012 and was archived on June 7, 2012.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is intentionally broad and includes many types of domestic and non-domestic organizations. Eligible applicants listed include:
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status)
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits)
- State, county, and city/township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Tribal governments and tribal organizations
- U.S. territories or possessions
- Regional organizations
- Foreign (non-U.S.) entities
- Eligible federal agencies
16) Are specific institution types explicitly highlighted as eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly highlights additional eligible groups such as:
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Hispanic-serving institutions
- Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
- Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions
- Faith-based or community-based organizations
17) Can non-U.S. (foreign) organizations apply?
Yes. The eligible applicant list explicitly includes foreign (non-U.S.) entities.
18) Where was the full official announcement hosted?
The full announcement was hosted on the NIH grants guide site.
19) Who should applicants contact for technical access issues related to the official announcement?
The notice provides NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts for technical access issues.
20) What terminology does the FOA use for intellectual disability?
The FOA focuses on intellectual disabilities and notes that the announcement historically referred to intellectual disabilities using the term "mental retardation."
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