Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 06 403
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- The National Institutes of Health in the education health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The Influence of Religiosity and Spirituality on Health Risk Behaviors in Children and Adolescents (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 93.361 Nursing Research 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2008 and posted on May 9, 2006.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2009 Multiple Receipt Dates See Link to Full Announcement for details.. (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: County governments City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts State governments Special district governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education.
- Foreign institutions are eligible to apply. Eligible agencies of the Federal Government can apply. Faith based or community based organizations can apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIH Funding Opportunity Announcement PA 06 403, titled "The Influence of Religiosity and Spirituality on Health Risk Behaviors in Children and Adolescents (R21)," supports exploratory, early-stage research on how religious and spiritual beliefs form, how they are passed from one generation to the next, and how those beliefs may shape health-related risk behaviors among children and adolescents. The central public health concern behind the announcement is HIV transmission risk, with particular attention to early sexual behaviors and the use of alcohol and other drugs that can increase vulnerability to HIV. The announcement is open to qualitative studies, quantitative studies, and mixed-methods designs, reflecting an emphasis on both measurement and deeper understanding of lived experience, family dynamics, and social context.
A major theme of the FOA is unpacking the "how" and "why" behind observed relationships between religiosity/spirituality and behavior. Applicants are encouraged to examine mechanisms (the pathways through which beliefs might affect decisions and actions), mediators (intermediate variables that help explain an effect, such as peer norms, parental monitoring, coping styles, moral reasoning, stigma, or social support), and moderators (factors that change the strength or direction of an effect, such as age, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, family structure, denomination or faith tradition, degree of acculturation, neighborhood context, or exposure to violence). The announcement explicitly notes that religiosity and spirituality can have both positive and negative effects, so projects are expected to consider protective influences (for example, community support, meaning-making, or behavioral norms that discourage risky use) as well as potential harms (for example, shame, secrecy, discrimination, reduced access to accurate sexual health information, or barriers to seeking services).
The FOA also stresses the importance of taking the United States' increasingly pluralistic religious environment seriously. Rather than focusing on a single dominant tradition, proposed research is expected to be attentive to the diversity of religious identities, spiritual practices, and community structures that shape adolescent development. This can include studying differences across multiple religions, denominations, or spiritual-but-not-religious frameworks, as well as how specific beliefs and practices are communicated through families, congregations, schools, or community networks. Intergenerational transmission is a core element, so competitive applications would typically address the roles of parents, caregivers, extended family, and religious communities in shaping youth beliefs and behavior over time.
The funding mechanism is the NIH R21, which is designed for exploratory and developmental projects that can generate preliminary data, test novel ideas, develop measures, or pilot approaches that could later be scaled. The maximum project period is two years. Budget limits are standard for an R21 under this announcement: total direct costs are capped at $275,000 over the two-year period, with no more than $200,000 in direct costs in any single year. Because projects can vary widely in approach and scope, the announcement indicates that award size and the number of funded projects will depend on the quality of applications and the availability of funds, rather than a fixed number of awards.
This R21 announcement runs in parallel with two companion program announcements of identical scientific scope that use different grant mechanisms: an R01 (PA 06 401) for larger, more definitive studies and an R03 (PA 06 402) for smaller, short-term projects. In practical terms, that means applicants should choose the mechanism that best matches the maturity of their research plan, the amount of preliminary evidence they have, and the scale of work they can accomplish within the time and budget constraints.
Eligibility is broad and includes for-profit and nonprofit organizations as well as a wide range of public and private institutions. Eligible applicants include universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, units of state and local government, federal agencies, and domestic or foreign institutions. The FOA also explicitly welcomes faith-based and community-based organizations, along with Indian/Native American tribal governments (federally recognized and non-federally recognized) and tribally designated organizations. For leadership, any Project Director/Principal Investigator with the expertise and resources to carry out the work may apply, and NIH notes that individuals with disabilities are encouraged to seek support.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant and is associated with multiple CFDA program areas, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of the topic: Alcohol Research Programs (93.273), Nursing Research (93.361), and Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research (93.865). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The FOA was posted May 9, 2006, and used multiple receipt dates, with the archive date listed as October 7, 2009. The full announcement was hosted on the NIH grants website under the PA 06 403 listing, with NIH Office of Extramural Research support contacts provided for access or linking issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is PA 06 403?
PA 06 403 is an NIH Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled "The Influence of Religiosity and Spirituality on Health Risk Behaviors in Children and Adolescents (R21)." It supports exploratory, early-stage research on how religiosity and spirituality develop and are transmitted across generations, and how they may shape health-related risk behaviors among children and adolescents.
What is the main public health issue this FOA is trying to address?
The central public health concern highlighted in the FOA is HIV transmission risk. The announcement places particular attention on early sexual behaviors and on alcohol and other drug use that can increase vulnerability to HIV.
What kinds of research does this R21 support?
This FOA supports exploratory and developmental work appropriate for an NIH R21, including studies that test novel ideas, develop or refine measures, pilot approaches, and generate preliminary data that could later be expanded.
Are qualitative studies allowed under this announcement?
Yes. The FOA is open to qualitative studies, quantitative studies, and mixed-methods designs. It signals interest in both measurement-focused work and deeper understanding of lived experience, family dynamics, and social context.
What topics are considered responsive to the FOA?
Responsive topics include how religious and spiritual beliefs form, how they are transmitted from one generation to the next, and how these beliefs relate to health risk behaviors in children and adolescents, especially behaviors relevant to HIV risk (for example, early sexual behaviors and alcohol/other drug use).
Does the FOA focus only on whether religiosity/spirituality is "protective"?
No. The FOA explicitly notes that religiosity and spirituality can have both positive and negative effects. Projects are expected to consider potential protective influences (such as community support, meaning-making, or norms discouraging risky behavior) as well as potential harms (such as shame, secrecy, discrimination, reduced access to accurate sexual health information, or barriers to seeking services).
What does the FOA mean by studying the "how" and "why" behind observed relationships?
A major theme is understanding underlying explanations for observed associations between religiosity/spirituality and behavior. Applicants are encouraged to examine mechanisms (pathways through which beliefs may influence decisions and actions), mediators (intermediate variables that help explain an effect), and moderators (factors that change the strength or direction of an effect).
What are examples of mediators mentioned in the FOA?
The FOA provides examples of mediators such as peer norms, parental monitoring, coping styles, moral reasoning, stigma, and social support.
What are examples of moderators mentioned in the FOA?
The FOA lists examples of moderators including age, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, family structure, denomination or faith tradition, degree of acculturation, neighborhood context, and exposure to violence.
How important is intergenerational transmission in this announcement?
Intergenerational transmission is a core element. Competitive projects would typically address the roles of parents, caregivers, extended family, and religious communities in shaping youth beliefs and behavior over time.
Does the FOA expect applicants to consider religious diversity?
Yes. The FOA stresses the need to take the United States' increasingly pluralistic religious environment seriously. Rather than focusing only on a single dominant tradition, research is expected to be attentive to diverse religious identities, spiritual practices, and community structures shaping adolescent development.
Can projects study multiple religions or spiritual frameworks?
Yes. The FOA indicates that research can include differences across multiple religions, denominations, or spiritual-but-not-religious frameworks, and can examine how beliefs and practices are communicated through families, congregations, schools, or community networks.
What grant mechanism is used for PA 06 403?
PA 06 403 uses the NIH R21 mechanism, which is designed for exploratory and developmental research.
What is the maximum project period for this R21?
The maximum project period is two years.
What is the budget limit for this R21 under PA 06 403?
Total direct costs are capped at $275,000 over the two-year period, with no more than $200,000 in direct costs in any single year.
Is the number of awards fixed?
No. The FOA indicates that award size and the number of funded projects depend on the quality of applications and the availability of funds, rather than a fixed number of awards.
Are there companion NIH opportunities with the same scientific scope?
Yes. This R21 announcement runs in parallel with two companion program announcements of identical scientific scope: an R01 (PA 06 401) for larger, more definitive studies and an R03 (PA 06 402) for smaller, short-term projects.
How should an applicant choose between the R21, R01, and R03 companion announcements?
The FOA suggests choosing the mechanism that best matches the maturity of the research plan, the amount of preliminary evidence available, and the scale of work that can be accomplished within the time and budget constraints of the mechanism.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes for-profit and nonprofit organizations and a wide range of public and private institutions. Examples include universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, units of state and local government, federal agencies, and domestic or foreign institutions.
Are faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA explicitly welcomes faith-based and community-based organizations as eligible applicants.
Are tribal governments and tribally designated organizations eligible?
Yes. The FOA includes Indian/Native American tribal governments (federally recognized and non-federally recognized) and tribally designated organizations among eligible applicants.
Who can serve as Project Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI)?
Any PD/PI with the expertise and resources to carry out the proposed work may apply, according to the FOA.
Does the FOA mention encouragement for any specific groups of investigators?
Yes. NIH notes that individuals with disabilities are encouraged to seek support.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding opportunity is this from an administrative standpoint?
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant.
Which CFDA program areas are associated with this FOA?
The FOA is associated with multiple CFDA program areas: Alcohol Research Programs (93.273), Nursing Research (93.361), and Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research (93.865).
When was PA 06 403 posted, and when was it archived?
The FOA was posted on May 9, 2006. It used multiple receipt dates, and the archive date is listed as October 7, 2009.
Where was the full FOA hosted?
The full announcement was hosted on the NIH grants website under the PA 06 403 listing, with NIH Office of Extramural Research support contacts provided for access or linking issues.
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