Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA DA 09 021
Apply for RFA DA 09 021
- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Support Opportunity for Addiction Research (SOAR) for New Investigators (R03)" 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 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 17, 2008 and posted on Dec 17, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 3, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments 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 Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses.
- 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) U.S. Territory or Possession.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Support Opportunity for Addiction Research (SOAR) for New Investigators (R03) is a National Institutes of Health funding opportunity designed to help new investigators move their alcohol, drug abuse, and related comorbidity research forward. Its central aim is practical rather than exploratory: it is meant to leverage and build on research efforts that are already underway, using smaller R03 awards to strengthen existing projects, support targeted expansions, or help investigators further develop promising lines of basic or clinical research in addiction-related areas. In other words, it is positioned as a boost for early-stage investigators who have a research direction in motion and need focused support to deepen or extend that work.
This opportunity uses the NIH R03 mechanism, which is commonly associated with small, time-limited research grants that can support discrete projects, pilot studies, secondary analyses, methodology development, or other tightly scoped research activities. Within the SOAR context, the R03 format is intended to provide a manageable entry point for newer investigators to produce meaningful results, build a track record, and strengthen their broader research program in alcohol research, drug abuse and addiction research, and co-occurring conditions.
Funding for this FOA was jointly set aside by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The total estimated funding allocated for Fiscal Year 2009 was $1.2 million, with an anticipated 25 to 35 awards. Since the scientific scope, methods, and needs of proposed projects can differ widely from one application to another, the announcement notes that individual award sizes and durations were expected to vary. Final award numbers and total dollars distributed would ultimately depend on how many applications were submitted and, more importantly, their scientific merit, proposed timelines, and budget requests.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number RFA-DA-09-021, categorized as discretionary grant funding through NIH. It is tied to CFDA program areas 93.273 (Alcohol Research Programs) and 93.279 (Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs). The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which generally reduces barriers for applicants who may not have access to institutional or external matching resources.
Eligibility for this FOA was broad and included a wide range of applicant organizations across public, private, nonprofit, and governmental sectors. Eligible applicants included state governments, county and local governments (such as city or township governments), special district governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. Higher-education institutions were also eligible, including public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education, along with independent school districts. The FOA also allowed applications from nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that specific classification), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. The eligibility language further expanded coverage to include certain mission-focused and capacity-building institution types and communities, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and eligible federal agencies, as well as tribal governments including both federally recognized tribes and other Indian/Native American tribal governments.
Key dates reflect that this was a time-bound, archived opportunity. It was posted and created on December 17, 2008, with an application closing date of March 3, 2009, and an archive date of April 3, 2009. The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide at the provided link, and technical support contacts were routed through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or linking issues.
SOAR for New Investigators (R03) - FAQ
What is the SOAR for New Investigators (R03) funding opportunity?
The Support Opportunity for Addiction Research (SOAR) for New Investigators (R03) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity designed to help new investigators advance research related to alcohol, drug abuse, addiction, and related comorbidities. It uses the NIH R03 mechanism, which is typically a small, time-limited grant intended for tightly scoped research activities.
What is the main purpose of SOAR in this announcement?
The central aim is practical rather than exploratory: it is intended to leverage and build on research efforts that are already underway. The R03 awards are meant to strengthen existing projects, support targeted expansions, or help investigators further develop promising lines of basic or clinical research in addiction-related areas.
Is this opportunity aimed at brand-new ideas or ongoing research directions?
Based on the description, it is positioned to support investigators who already have a research direction in motion and need focused support to deepen or extend that work, rather than purely exploratory or speculative concepts.
What grant mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity uses the NIH R03 mechanism, which is commonly associated with small, time-limited research grants.
What kinds of activities can an NIH R03 support in the SOAR context?
The announcement notes that R03 awards can support discrete projects and tightly scoped research activities, such as pilot studies, secondary analyses, and methodology development. In the SOAR context, the intent is to provide a manageable entry point for newer investigators to produce meaningful results and strengthen a broader addiction-related research program.
Which NIH institutes set aside funding for this FOA?
Funding was jointly set aside by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
How much total funding was estimated for this FOA?
The total estimated funding allocated for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 was $1.2 million.
How many awards were anticipated?
The FOA anticipated making approximately 25 to 35 awards.
Were individual award sizes and project durations fixed?
No. The announcement indicates that individual award sizes and durations were expected to vary because project scope, methods, and needs can differ widely across applications.
What factors could affect the final number of awards and total dollars distributed?
The final award numbers and total funding distributed would depend on the number of applications received and, importantly, their scientific merit, proposed timelines, and budget requests.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-DA-09-021.
What type of funding is this categorized as?
It is categorized as discretionary grant funding through NIH.
Which CFDA program areas are associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.273 (Alcohol Research Programs) and 93.279 (Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included many organization types across public, private, nonprofit, and governmental sectors, as listed in the announcement.
Are state governments eligible?
Yes. State governments were listed as eligible applicants.
Are local or county governments eligible?
Yes. County governments and local governments (such as city or township governments) were listed as eligible.
Are special district governments eligible?
Yes. Special district governments were listed as eligible applicants.
Are public housing authorities or Indian housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities were included as eligible applicants.
Are universities and colleges eligible?
Yes. Institutions of higher education were eligible, including public/state-controlled institutions and private institutions of higher education.
Are independent school districts eligible?
Yes. Independent school districts were listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status were eligible (with the specific note that the "without 501(c)(3)" category excludes institutions of higher education in that classification).
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses were listed as eligible, and small businesses were also listed separately as eligible.
Are small businesses eligible?
Yes. Small businesses were included among eligible applicants.
Are minority-serving institutions included in the eligibility list?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly included Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community-based organizations were included in the eligibility list.
Are regional organizations eligible?
Yes. Regional organizations were listed as eligible applicants.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions were included in the eligibility list.
Are tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Tribal governments were included, including federally recognized tribes and other Indian/Native American tribal governments.
Are federal agencies eligible?
Yes. The eligibility language included eligible federal agencies.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted and created on December 17, 2008. The application closing date was March 3, 2009. The archive date was April 3, 2009.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The dates provided show that it was a time-bound opportunity and is archived (archive date: April 3, 2009).
Where was the full announcement published?
The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants guide at the link referenced in the opportunity description.
Who should be contacted for technical support with access or linking issues?
Technical support contacts were routed through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or linking issues.
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