Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA AG 14 008
Apply for RFA AG 14 008
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Secondary Analyses of Social and Behavioral Datasets in Aging (R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 24, 2013 and posted on Oct 24, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 3, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments.
- 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 eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Secondary Analyses of Social and Behavioral Datasets in Aging (R03)" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-AG-14-008) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant designed to support short, focused research projects that use existing data to answer important questions about aging. It specifically targets secondary analysis, meaning the research must rely on data that have already been collected rather than proposing new data collection. The goal is to encourage researchers to make productive, theory-driven, and policy-relevant use of established datasets to advance knowledge on aging, particularly through social and behavioral science perspectives.
This FOA supports research in disciplines that commonly examine population health, life course patterns, and social determinants of well-being in later life, including psychology, social epidemiology, economics, sociology, and demography. Projects can be structured around new analytic approaches, new hypotheses applied to existing datasets, or novel integrations and comparisons across datasets, as long as the work remains clearly rooted in secondary data analysis related to aging. The mechanism is the NIH R03, which is typically used for small research projects, pilot work, feasibility testing, or discrete analyses that can be completed relatively quickly. In this case, applications are intended for projects lasting up to two years.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity listed an estimated total program funding level of $1,000,000, with an award ceiling of $100,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to commit non-federal funds to receive an award. The activity category is health (CFDA 93.866, Aging Research), indicating the program is aligned with NIH's mission to support research that improves understanding of aging processes and outcomes, including social and behavioral factors that influence health and functioning across the later life span.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of organizational types. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, independent school districts, and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township, special district governments), as well as public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities. The announcement also explicitly includes many mission-relevant institution types and community-based entities, 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). Faith-based and community-based organizations are included as eligible as well, and federal agencies can apply. Importantly, foreign organizations and non-U.S. entities are eligible, and foreign components of U.S. organizations are allowed as defined under NIH policy, which opens the door to comparative or internationally focused aging research when justified by the datasets and scientific aims.
The opportunity was posted on October 24, 2013, with an original and current closing date of February 3, 2014, and an archive date of March 6, 2014. That timing indicates this specific FOA is no longer open for applications, but it remains useful as a reference point for understanding NIH priorities and the structure of R03 opportunities in aging-related social and behavioral research. The full announcement was provided through the NIH grants guide, and technical access issues were directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts listed in the notice.
In practical terms, a competitive project under this FOA would typically identify a well-established dataset relevant to aging (for example, longitudinal surveys, population-based cohorts, administrative records, or harmonized cross-study resources), articulate a clear gap in knowledge, and propose a focused analytic plan that can be executed within the R03 budget and two-year window. The emphasis on secondary analysis means the core value of the application is the quality of the research question, the rigor and appropriateness of the analytic strategy, and the importance of the expected contribution to aging science across the specified social and behavioral domains.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Secondary Analyses of Social and Behavioral Datasets in Aging (R03)" grant opportunity?
It is an NIH discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-AG-14-008) that supports short, focused research projects that use existing (already collected) data to answer important questions about aging, especially from social and behavioral science perspectives.
What does "secondary analysis" mean for this funding opportunity?
Secondary analysis means the proposed research must rely on datasets that have already been collected. Projects under this FOA are not intended to support new data collection.
What is the main goal of this FOA?
The goal is to encourage productive, theory-driven, and policy-relevant use of established datasets to advance knowledge about aging, with an emphasis on social and behavioral science approaches.
What types of research disciplines does this opportunity target?
The FOA targets disciplines that commonly study population health, life course patterns, and social determinants of well-being in later life, including psychology, social epidemiology, economics, sociology, and demography.
What kinds of projects are appropriate under this FOA?
Appropriate projects include new analytic approaches applied to existing data, new hypotheses tested using established datasets, or novel integrations/comparisons across datasets, as long as the work is clearly grounded in secondary analysis related to aging.
What grant mechanism is used, and what does that imply?
The mechanism is the NIH R03, which is typically used for small research projects, pilot work, feasibility testing, or discrete analyses that can be completed relatively quickly.
How long can projects last under this FOA?
Applications are intended for projects lasting up to two years.
What is the estimated total funding available for the program?
The FOA lists an estimated total program funding level of $1,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount for an individual grant?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to commit non-federal funds to receive an award.
What is the activity category and CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is health, and it is associated with CFDA 93.866 (Aging Research).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status); small businesses; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; independent school districts; and many levels of government (state, county, city/township, and special district governments), as well as public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities.
Are community-based and faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes faith-based and community-based organizations as eligible applicants.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically included?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes institution types such as HBCUs, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and AANAPISIs, among others.
Can federal agencies apply?
Yes. Federal agencies are included as eligible applicants.
Are foreign organizations or non-U.S. entities eligible?
Yes. Foreign organizations and non-U.S. entities are eligible, and foreign components of U.S. organizations are allowed as defined under NIH policy.
Does this FOA support internationally focused or comparative aging research?
It can, as long as the project is justified by the datasets and scientific aims and remains a secondary analysis of existing data related to aging.
What kinds of datasets would typically fit this FOA?
The FOA describes well-established datasets relevant to aging, such as longitudinal surveys, population-based cohorts, administrative records, or harmonized cross-study resources, as typical sources for competitive secondary analyses.
What makes a project competitive under this FOA?
Based on the description, competitive projects typically identify a well-established aging-relevant dataset, articulate a clear gap in knowledge, and propose a focused analytic plan that fits the R03 budget and the two-year timeframe. Emphasis is placed on the quality of the research question, rigor and appropriateness of the analytic strategy, and the importance of the expected contribution to aging science in social and behavioral domains.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The FOA was posted on October 24, 2013. The original and current closing date was February 3, 2014, and the archive date was March 6, 2014.
Is this FOA still open for applications?
No. The closing and archive dates indicate that this specific FOA is no longer open for applications.
Where was the full announcement made available?
The full announcement was provided through the NIH grants guide.
Who was listed for technical access issues related to the announcement?
Technical access issues were directed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts listed in the notice.
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