Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA AA 10 003
Apply for RFA AA 10 003
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Specialized Alcohol Research Centers (P50)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 26, 2009 and posted on Jun 26, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 2, 2009. (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 $1,800,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses 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) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have 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) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) .
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Opportunity Summary:
The Specialized Alcohol Research Centers (P50) funding opportunity (RFA-AA-10-003) is a discretionary NIH grant sponsored by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Its central goal is to support research centers that can provide clear leadership in alcohol-related research by bringing together multiple disciplines and investigators into coordinated, collaborative programs. These centers are expected to pursue innovative, goal-directed research that advances NIAAA's mission, covering alcohol use disorders and the many ways alcohol affects health and society across the entire lifespan.
In practical terms, the P50 mechanism is meant for integrated center-style projects rather than single, standalone studies. Applications should reflect a strong interdisciplinary structure that can tackle complex questions such as the nature and causes of alcohol use disorders, including etiology and genetics, as well as issues tied to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The opportunity also emphasizes the broad consequences of alcohol misuse, including biomedical impacts, psychosocial effects, and economic burdens. Beyond producing scientific findings, these centers are positioned as regional or national resources, meaning they should contribute something durable and broadly useful to the field, such as new research methods, technologies, tools, or approaches that can accelerate progress and sustain innovation over time.
This announcement uses the P50 Specialized Center grant mechanism and is described as running in parallel with two related NIAAA center announcements: the Resource Core Alcohol Research Centers (P30; RFA-AA-10-002) and the Comprehensive Alcohol Research Centers (P60; RFA-AA-10-004). That parallel structure signals that NIAAA is supporting a range of center models, with the P50 aimed at specialized, focused center programs that still have the scale and coordination expected of a formal research center.
Funding expectations in the announcement indicate NIAAA planned to commit approximately $4.6 million in FY2011 to support an anticipated two to three awards, including both new and renewal applications. The listed award ceiling is $1,800,000. As with many federal opportunities, awards are explicitly contingent on the availability of appropriated funds and on the submission of applications that score highly enough in peer review to be considered meritorious.
Eligibility is broad and includes state governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities, excluding higher education where specified); for-profit organizations other than small businesses as well as small businesses; and various tribal and Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian entities. The eligibility language also notes inclusion of faith-based and community-based organizations, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), regional organizations, and eligible federal agencies. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, which generally means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Key administrative details include a posted and created date of June 26, 2009, with an original and current closing date of December 2, 2009, and an archive date of January 2, 2010. The full announcement is available via the NIH Grants Guide page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AA-10-003.html. For access or linking issues, the notice directs applicants to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Specialized Alcohol Research Centers (P50) funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Specialized Alcohol Research Centers (P50) program described in RFA-AA-10-003. It is a discretionary NIH grant sponsored by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) to support specialized, integrated alcohol research centers.
Which agency is sponsoring this grant?
The sponsor is the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the main goal of the P50 Specialized Alcohol Research Centers program?
The central goal is to support research centers that provide clear leadership in alcohol-related research by bringing together multiple disciplines and investigators into coordinated, collaborative programs that advance NIAAA's mission.
What kind of projects is the P50 mechanism intended to support?
The P50 mechanism is intended for integrated center-style projects rather than single, standalone studies. Applications are expected to reflect coordinated, collaborative programs across multiple investigators and disciplines.
What research areas are emphasized in this announcement?
The announcement emphasizes innovative, goal-directed alcohol research that advances NIAAA's mission, including alcohol use disorders and the many ways alcohol affects health and society across the entire lifespan.
Does the opportunity focus only on alcohol use disorders?
No. While alcohol use disorders are a core focus, the opportunity also emphasizes broader consequences of alcohol misuse, including biomedical impacts, psychosocial effects, and economic burdens.
What types of scientific questions are these centers expected to address?
Centers are expected to be able to tackle complex questions such as the nature and causes of alcohol use disorders, including etiology and genetics, and issues tied to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Are these centers expected to provide resources beyond publishing scientific findings?
Yes. The centers are positioned as regional or national resources and are expected to contribute durable, broadly useful outputs to the field, such as new research methods, technologies, tools, or approaches that can accelerate progress and sustain innovation over time.
How does this P50 announcement relate to other NIAAA center announcements?
This P50 announcement is described as running in parallel with two related NIAAA center announcements: Resource Core Alcohol Research Centers (P30; RFA-AA-10-002) and Comprehensive Alcohol Research Centers (P60; RFA-AA-10-004). The parallel structure reflects multiple center models supported by NIAAA.
What is the difference between the P50 opportunity and the P30 and P60 announcements?
Based on the announcement summary provided, the P50 is aimed at specialized, focused center programs that still have the scale and coordination expected of a formal research center, while P30 and P60 represent other NIAAA center models referenced as parallel announcements.
How much funding did NIAAA expect to commit for this opportunity?
NIAAA planned to commit approximately $4.6 million in FY2011 for this opportunity.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated two to three awards.
Were renewals allowed, or only new applications?
The anticipated awards were expected to include both new and renewal applications.
What is the award ceiling for this funding opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $1,800,000.
Are awards guaranteed if an application is submitted?
No. Awards are contingent on the availability of appropriated funds and on the submission of applications that score highly enough in peer review to be considered meritorious.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes state governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities, excluding higher education where specified); for-profit organizations other than small businesses as well as small businesses; and various tribal and Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian entities.
Are tribal organizations and Native entities eligible?
Yes. The eligibility language includes tribal governments and organizations as well as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian entities.
Are faith-based and community-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility language notes inclusion of faith-based and community-based organizations.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically included in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility language notes Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs).
Are regional organizations and federal agencies eligible?
Yes. The eligibility language includes regional organizations and eligible federal agencies.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity, which generally means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
What are the key dates for this funding announcement?
The opportunity was posted/created on June 26, 2009. The original and current closing date is December 2, 2009. The archive date is January 2, 2010.
Where can applicants find the full funding announcement?
The full announcement is available via the NIH Grants Guide page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AA-10-003.html.
Who should be contacted if there are access or linking issues with the announcement page?
For access or linking issues, the notice directs applicants to contact the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What is the RFA number for this opportunity?
The RFA number is RFA-AA-10-003.
What does it mean that this is a "Specialized Center" award?
Based on the description provided, "Specialized Center" indicates a focused center program with formal center-scale coordination, integrating multiple disciplines and investigators into a collaborative structure designed to address complex alcohol-related research questions.
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