Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 08 078
Apply for PA 08 078
- The National Institutes of Health in the education food and nutrition health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research on the Economics of Diet, Activity, and Energy Balance (R01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.361 Nursing Research 93.399 Cancer Control 93.839 Blood Diseases and Resources Research 93.847 Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2008 and posted on Jan 17, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 7, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled 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 County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses.
- 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 NIH funding opportunity "Research on the Economics of Diet, Activity, and Energy Balance (R01)" (Funding Opportunity Number PA-08-078) supports research that uses economic and econometric approaches to better understand energy balance, meaning the relationship among diet, physical activity, and body composition, and how these factors contribute to obesity. The central idea is to bring more health economists, health services researchers, and experts in econometric and multilevel modeling into obesity and energy-balance research, especially those who might not normally look to NIH for this type of work. The program is framed around the growing public health urgency of obesity at national, state, and local levels, and it aims to strengthen the evidence base on what drives obesity and what interventions can realistically reduce obesity rates in the United States.
A key emphasis of the announcement is decision relevance: the research is expected to produce findings that can help inform federal public health policymaking and intervention design. Rather than focusing only on biological mechanisms, this FOA explicitly invites studies that examine the economic, behavioral, and environmental drivers that shape diet and physical activity patterns, and that influence weight-related outcomes over time. That can include analyses of incentives, prices, access, built environments, policies, programs, and other structural factors that affect choices and constraints. The announcement also encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, specifically pairing economists with researchers in public health and in disease areas where obesity is a major risk factor, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. The intention is that combining disciplinary strengths will speed progress and improve the practicality and impact of research findings.
This opportunity uses the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism, which is typically designed for more developed, multi-year research projects with a clear plan and substantial scope. The FOA runs in parallel with a separate announcement of the same scientific scope that uses the R21 mechanism (PA-08-077), which is generally geared toward exploratory or early-stage projects. In other words, applicants with mature, fully developed projects would align with the R01, while those proposing more preliminary or high-risk exploratory work might consider the R21 counterpart.
Funding decisions are described as contingent on the availability of funds and on receiving a sufficient number of strong, competitive applications. The announcement does not promise a fixed number of awards; instead, it indicates that awards will be made based on merit and budget conditions. The activity categories associated with the opportunity reflect its broad relevance across health domains, including food and nutrition, nursing research, cancer control, blood diseases and resources, diabetes/digestive/kidney diseases, and aging research (CFDA numbers listed include 93.361, 93.399, 93.839, 93.847, and 93.866). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations and governments, 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 other than small businesses, small businesses, and a range of governmental entities (state, county, city/township, special district governments, and independent school districts). Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities are included, and eligibility also extends to Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). The announcement also states that foreign institutions are eligible to apply, that eligible federal agencies may apply, and that faith-based and community-based organizations may apply as well, which signals an openness to a wide range of research settings and partnerships.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on January 17, 2008, with an original closing date of January 7, 2011 (current closing date also listed as January 7, 2011) and an archive date of February 7, 2011. The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health. The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide, and technical help for accessing or linking to the announcement is routed through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this NIH funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Research on the Economics of Diet, Activity, and Energy Balance (R01)".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PA-08-078.
What type of grant mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity uses the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism, which is typically used for more developed, multi-year research projects with a clear plan and substantial scope.
What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The FOA supports research that uses economic and econometric approaches to better understand energy balance, meaning the relationship among diet, physical activity, and body composition, and how these factors contribute to obesity.
What does "energy balance" mean in the context of this announcement?
In this announcement, energy balance refers to the relationship among diet, physical activity, and body composition, and how changes in these factors influence weight-related outcomes over time.
What kinds of research approaches are encouraged?
The FOA explicitly encourages research using economic, behavioral, and environmental lenses and methods, including econometric approaches and multilevel modeling, to study the drivers of diet and physical activity patterns and their links to obesity.
What is meant by "decision relevance" in this FOA?
The announcement emphasizes that studies should produce results that are useful for real-world decisions, particularly findings that can help inform federal public health policymaking and intervention design.
Does the FOA focus on biological mechanisms of obesity?
The FOA notes that, rather than focusing only on biological mechanisms, it invites studies examining economic, behavioral, and environmental drivers that shape diet and physical activity and influence weight-related outcomes.
What types of factors or drivers does the FOA highlight as examples?
The announcement notes that studies may examine factors such as incentives, prices, access, built environments, policies, programs, and other structural factors that affect choices and constraints related to diet and physical activity.
Who is the FOA trying to attract as applicants or collaborators?
A central goal is to bring more health economists, health services researchers, and experts in econometric and multilevel modeling into obesity and energy-balance research, including researchers who might not typically look to NIH for this kind of work.
Is interdisciplinary collaboration encouraged?
Yes. The FOA encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, including pairing economists with researchers in public health and in disease areas where obesity is a major risk factor.
Which disease and health domains are mentioned as relevant to collaborations?
The FOA mentions disease areas where obesity is a major risk factor, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.
How does this R01 opportunity relate to the R21 version?
This FOA runs in parallel with a separate announcement of the same scientific scope using the R21 mechanism (PA-08-077). The R01 is positioned for more mature, fully developed projects, while the R21 is generally geared toward exploratory or early-stage projects.
Does the FOA guarantee a certain number of awards?
No. The announcement does not promise a fixed number of awards. It states that awards are contingent on availability of funds and receiving a sufficient number of strong, competitive applications.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution 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 U.S.-based organizations and governments, including public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; and multiple types of governmental entities.
Which types of government entities are specifically listed as eligible?
The FOA lists eligibility for state, county, city/township, special district governments, and independent school districts.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA includes Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
Are public housing authorities eligible?
Yes. The FOA includes public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities as eligible applicants.
Are faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA states that faith-based and community-based organizations may apply.
Are foreign institutions allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement states that foreign institutions are eligible to apply.
Can federal agencies apply?
Yes. The FOA states that eligible federal agencies may apply.
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 17, 2008.
What is the closing date for this FOA?
The FOA lists an original closing date of January 7, 2011, and the current closing date is also listed as January 7, 2011.
When was the FOA archived?
The archive date listed is February 7, 2011.
What CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The announcement lists multiple CFDA numbers reflecting its broad relevance across health domains: 93.361, 93.399, 93.839, 93.847, and 93.866.
What activity categories or subject areas are associated with this FOA?
The activity categories reflect broad relevance across health domains, including food and nutrition, nursing research, cancer control, blood diseases and resources, diabetes/digestive/kidney diseases, and aging research.
Where was the full announcement made available?
The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide.
Where is technical help directed for accessing or linking to the announcement?
Technical help for accessing or linking to the announcement is routed through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact.
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