Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 12 257
The Time Sensitive Obesity Policy and Program Evaluation (R01) grant opportunity is offered by several institutes within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including the NIDDK, NCI, NIA, NICHD, and OBSSR. This opportunity is designed to facilitate expedited research that evaluates policies or programs aimed at changing obesity-related behaviors, such as diet and physical activity, with the goal of preventing or reducing obesity. The emphasis is on projects that present unique and scientifically significant research opportunities that require prompt funding and initiation. Applications for this grant are limited to a single submission and must clearly demonstrate the urgency and importance of the research. Successful applications are expected to receive funding within 3 to 4 months of submission, although administrative processes may cause delays.
Apply for PAR 12 257
- The National Institutes of Health in the education food and nutrition health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Time Sensitive Obesity Policy and Program Evaluation (R01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.399 Cancer Control 93.847 Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 8, 2012 and posted on Aug 8, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 10, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses County governments Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts 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 Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township 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) 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 not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
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