Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 08 168
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Secondary Analysis of Existing Alcohol Epidemiology Data (R21)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2008 and posted on May 23, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having 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) Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses 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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Special district governments Independent school districts City or township governments State governments.
- 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 Secondary Analysis of Existing Alcohol Epidemiology Data (R21) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PA-08-168) was a National Institutes of Health program announcement issued by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Its central goal was to support exploratory, early-stage research that uses secondary analysis of already-existing datasets to deepen what is known about alcohol consumption patterns and the epidemiology of alcohol-related problems. In practical terms, the program was designed for investigators who can generate new, useful insights without collecting new primary data, by reanalyzing established survey, clinical, administrative, or cohort datasets to answer fresh questions or apply new analytic approaches.
The funding mechanism for this announcement was the NIH Exploratory/Developmental grant (R21), which is typically used for projects that are innovative, higher-risk, or at an earlier stage of development than a standard full-scale R01. The announcement explicitly noted that it ran alongside two companion announcements with the same scientific focus but different grant mechanisms: one encouraging smaller, shorter projects under an R03 (PA-08-169) and another supporting more comprehensive, mature projects under an R01 (PA-08-167). That structure signaled that NIAAA was interested in building a pipeline of alcohol epidemiology research, from exploratory analyses (R21) through pilot-scale work (R03) to larger, confirmatory studies (R01), depending on the scope and maturity of the proposed research.
The announcement listed an award ceiling of $200,000, and it emphasized that awards were contingent on the availability of funds and the receipt of a sufficient number of high-quality, competitive applications. It did not require cost sharing or matching. As a discretionary grant in the health category, it was aligned with NIH and NIAAA priorities to better understand population-level alcohol use, related harms, and the distribution of alcohol problems across groups and settings using rigorous epidemiologic methods.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of organizations. Eligible applicants spanned public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses, other for-profit entities, state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, special districts, and independent school districts), public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities, and tribal governments and tribal organizations. The FOA also explicitly included a range of other eligible entities such as historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), faith-based and community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, eligible federal agencies, and non-U.S. (foreign) organizations. This wide eligibility reflected the reality that high-value alcohol epidemiology datasets and analytic expertise can reside across academia, government, healthcare systems, and community-based research settings.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted May 23, 2008, with an original and current closing date of September 7, 2011, and an archive date of October 8, 2011, meaning it is no longer open. The CFDA number associated with the program was 93.273 (Alcohol Research Programs). For applicants at the time, the full announcement and official instructions were available through the NIH grants guide link provided, and NIH’s Office of Extramural Research webmaster contact information was included for access or technical issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Secondary Analysis of Existing Alcohol Epidemiology Data (R21)" opportunity?
It was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) program announcement from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) to support exploratory, early-stage research using secondary analysis of already-existing datasets to improve understanding of alcohol consumption patterns and the epidemiology of alcohol-related problems.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number was PA-08-168.
Which NIH institute issued this program announcement?
The announcement was issued under NIH and specifically by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
What was the main purpose or goal of the program?
The central goal was to fund exploratory, early-stage projects that generate new insights about alcohol use and alcohol-related problems by reanalyzing existing data, rather than collecting new primary data.
What type of research approach was this opportunity designed to support?
It focused on secondary analysis of established datasets (for example: survey, clinical, administrative, or cohort datasets), including answering new research questions and/or applying new analytic approaches to existing data sources.
Did the program require applicants to collect new data?
No. The program emphasized generating new insights without collecting new primary data, relying instead on secondary analysis of already-existing datasets.
What grant mechanism was used for this opportunity?
The funding mechanism was the NIH Exploratory/Developmental grant (R21).
What does the R21 mechanism generally imply about the type of project?
R21 awards are typically used for innovative projects that may be higher-risk and/or at an earlier stage of development than a standard, full-scale R01 project.
Were there related or companion funding announcements with a similar scientific focus?
Yes. The announcement ran alongside two companion announcements with the same scientific focus but different mechanisms: an R03 (PA-08-169) and an R01 (PA-08-167).
What were the companion FOAs and how did they differ?
The companion FOAs were PA-08-169 (R03) for smaller, shorter projects and PA-08-167 (R01) for more comprehensive, mature projects. The R21 (PA-08-168) was positioned for exploratory/developmental work.
What was the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The announcement listed an award ceiling of $200,000.
Was funding guaranteed if an application was submitted?
No. Awards were contingent on the availability of funds and on receiving a sufficient number of high-quality, competitive applications.
Did the opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The announcement stated that cost sharing or matching was not required.
What broad topic area did this program fall under?
It was aligned with NIH and NIAAA priorities in alcohol epidemiology, aiming to better understand population-level alcohol use, related harms, and how alcohol problems are distributed across groups and settings using rigorous epidemiologic methods.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included many organization types spanning higher education, nonprofits, for-profits, small businesses, governments, housing authorities, tribal entities, and more (including foreign organizations).
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public and private institutions of higher education were eligible.
Were nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status were included as eligible applicants.
Were for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. Small businesses and other for-profit entities were listed as eligible.
Were state and local government agencies eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants included state and local governments, including counties, cities/townships, special districts, and independent school districts.
Were public housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities were included among eligible entities.
Were tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Tribal governments and tribal organizations were explicitly included.
Did the FOA mention eligibility for specific types of institutions such as HBCUs or Hispanic-serving institutions?
Yes. The FOA explicitly included historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian serving institutions, and tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), among others.
Were faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community-based organizations were listed as eligible.
Were U.S. territories or possessions eligible to apply?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions were included among eligible entities.
Were non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The FOA stated that non-U.S. (foreign) organizations were eligible.
Were federal agencies eligible applicants?
Yes. The FOA included eligible federal agencies among the eligible entities.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
It was posted on May 23, 2008.
What was the original and current closing date listed for the announcement?
The original and current closing date was September 7, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was October 8, 2011.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. Based on the closing date and archive date provided, it is no longer open.
What CFDA number was associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program was 93.273 (Alcohol Research Programs).
Where were the full announcement and official instructions available?
The full announcement and official instructions were available through the NIH grants guide link referenced in the posting.
Who was listed as a contact for access or technical issues related to the announcement?
NIH's Office of Extramural Research webmaster contact information was included for access or technical issues.
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