Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA AA 13 001
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- 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.
- 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 Jun 6, 2012 and posted on Jun 6, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 4, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,800,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses City or township governments Independent school districts Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions 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) U.S. Territory or Possession Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not 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 Specialized Alcohol Research Centers (P50) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-AA-13-001) was a discretionary grant program offered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). It used the P50 Specialized Center mechanism, which is designed to support coordinated, multi-project center programs rather than a single stand-alone research study. The central aim of this program was to build and sustain high-impact, interdisciplinary research centers that can provide scientific leadership in alcohol research, drive collaboration across fields, and accelerate progress on major questions tied to NIAAA's mission.
At its core, the program sought research centers focused on alcohol use disorders and the broad range of consequences associated with alcohol across the lifespan. NIAAA highlighted topics such as the nature and etiology of alcohol-related problems, genetics, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The scope also explicitly included biomedical, psychosocial, and economic impacts, signaling that centers could integrate clinical science, basic biology, behavioral science, public health, and health services research where appropriate. Beyond producing findings, funded centers were expected to function as regional or national resources by helping develop and disseminate new research methods, technologies, and approaches that keep the field moving forward and support innovative, goal-directed research.
The funding profile for the opportunity reflected the scale typical of P50 center awards. NIAAA listed an estimated total funding amount of $6,500,000 for the competition, with an award ceiling of $1,800,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding activity category was Health, and the CFDA number associated with the program was 93.273 (Alcohol Research Programs). The announcement was posted and created on June 6, 2012, with an original and current closing date of December 4, 2012, and an archive date of January 4, 2013, indicating that this was a time-limited solicitation that has since closed.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of domestic applicant organizations and governmental entities. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities), and multiple levels of government (state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts). The eligibility list also included public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities. The announcement further clarified additional eligible categories such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, tribal governments and tribal organizations (including those other than federally recognized, as specified), regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions. Foreign institutions (non-U.S. entities) were not eligible to apply as applicants; however, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations were eligible, and foreign components as defined by NIH policy were allowed, which typically means international elements could participate in a limited, justified way under a U.S.-based applicant institution.
From a practical standpoint, this opportunity was aimed at applicants capable of organizing a center-level research enterprise with multiple integrated activities and a clear unifying theme relevant to alcohol research. The language in the announcement emphasized interdisciplinary and collaborative work, suggesting that competitive centers would likely bring together complementary expertise (for example, basic science and clinical research, genetics and epidemiology, or neuroscience and behavioral interventions) and demonstrate how the whole center structure would produce more meaningful progress than isolated projects would. It also emphasized the role of centers in advancing research infrastructure for the broader community by contributing to method, technology, and approach development that could support sustained innovation.
For reference and administrative details, the full announcement was linked through the NIH Grants Guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AA-13-001.html. The contact listed for technical difficulties accessing or linking to the opportunity was the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Specialized Alcohol Research Centers (P50) opportunity?
The Specialized Alcohol Research Centers (P50) opportunity was a discretionary grant program offered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). It used the P50 Specialized Center mechanism, which is intended to support coordinated, multi-project center programs rather than a single stand-alone research study.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-AA-13-001.
Who offered this grant program?
This program was offered by NIH through NIAAA (the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism).
What is the primary goal of the program?
The central aim was to build and sustain high-impact, interdisciplinary research centers that provide scientific leadership in alcohol research, drive collaboration across fields, and accelerate progress on major questions aligned with NIAAA's mission.
What kinds of research were centers expected to focus on?
Centers were expected to focus on alcohol use disorders and the broad range of consequences associated with alcohol across the lifespan. NIAAA highlighted areas such as the nature and etiology of alcohol-related problems, genetics, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Did the scope include impacts beyond biomedical research?
Yes. The scope explicitly included biomedical, psychosocial, and economic impacts, allowing centers to integrate clinical science, basic biology, behavioral science, public health, and health services research where appropriate.
What does the P50 Specialized Center mechanism support?
The P50 mechanism is designed to support coordinated, multi-project center programs. This emphasizes an integrated center structure with multiple related activities under a unifying theme, rather than funding a single independent research project.
Were funded centers expected to serve as resources for other researchers?
Yes. Funded centers were expected to function as regional or national resources by helping develop and disseminate new research methods, technologies, and approaches that support innovative, goal-directed research and help move the field forward.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the competition?
NIAAA listed an estimated total funding amount of $6,500,000 for the competition.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $1,800,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was Health.
What CFDA number was associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program was 93.273 (Alcohol Research Programs).
When was the announcement posted and created?
The announcement was posted and created on June 6, 2012.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date was December 4, 2012.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was time-limited and has since closed. An archive date of January 4, 2013 was listed.
What types of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included many types of domestic applicant organizations and governmental entities, including:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status)
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities)
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities
Were minority-serving institutions and community-based organizations included in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility list included categories such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and faith-based or community-based organizations.
Were tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Tribal governments and tribal organizations were included among eligible applicants (including those other than federally recognized, as specified in the announcement summary provided).
Were U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions were included among eligible applicant categories.
Were foreign (non-U.S.) institutions allowed to apply as applicants?
No. Foreign institutions (non-U.S. entities) were not eligible to apply as applicants.
Could international components participate in some way?
Yes. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations were eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) were allowed, meaning international elements could participate in a limited and justified way under a U.S.-based applicant institution.
What kind of applicant was this opportunity aimed at from a practical standpoint?
This opportunity was aimed at applicants capable of organizing a center-level research enterprise with multiple integrated activities and a clear unifying theme relevant to alcohol research.
What did NIAAA emphasize about competitiveness and center structure?
The announcement emphasized interdisciplinary and collaborative work, suggesting that competitive centers would bring together complementary expertise (for example, basic science and clinical research, genetics and epidemiology, or neuroscience and behavioral interventions) and show how the integrated center structure would produce more meaningful progress than isolated projects.
Where could applicants find the full announcement?
The full announcement was available through the NIH Grants Guide at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AA-13-001.html.
Who was the contact for technical difficulties accessing or linking to the opportunity?
The contact listed for technical difficulties was the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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