Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 12 257
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 2026.)
- 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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Opportunity Summary:
The Time Sensitive Obesity Policy and Program Evaluation (R01) funding opportunity (PAR-12-257) is an NIH research grant announcement designed to move quickly when a rare, short-lived window opens to study a new obesity-related policy or program in the real world. Led by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) with participation from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institute on Aging (NIA), Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), and the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR), the FOA supports rigorous, empirical evaluation of initiatives that are expected to affect obesity-related behaviors such as dietary intake, physical activity, and sedentary behavior, and/or downstream weight outcomes. The central idea is practical: some policies and programs roll out on timelines that do not match standard grant review cycles, so the NIH created an accelerated pathway to fund evaluations while the opportunity to measure impact is still available.
A defining requirement is that applicants must clearly justify why the research is time sensitive and why delaying the start would undermine the study or make it impossible. The policy or program under evaluation should present an uncommon and scientifically compelling opportunity, meaning it is not simply an interesting topic but a situation where the timing, scale, or design of the rollout creates a unique chance to learn something important about obesity prevention or reduction. In other words, the FOA is meant for evaluations that need to begin with minimal delay to capture baseline data, early implementation effects, phased rollouts, natural experiments, or other fleeting conditions that cannot be recreated later.
Because speed is the point, the announcement establishes an accelerated review and award process. The NIH indicates that applications selected for funding are intended to receive awards within roughly 3 to 4 months after the submission/receipt date, though it notes that administrative steps or unforeseen issues can push the award date beyond that target. Another major feature is that only one submission is allowed for this FOA, reflecting the time-limited nature of the research opportunity and the streamlined approach to review and funding.
The mechanism is an R01 research project grant, and the opportunity falls under the broader public-purpose areas of education, food and nutrition, health, and income security/social services, reflecting the policy and program focus. The FOA is cataloged under multiple CFDA numbers tied to the participating NIH institutes and research domains, including cancer control (93.399), diabetes/digestive/kidney diseases extramural research (93.847), child health and human development extramural research (93.865), and aging research (93.866). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which is typical for many NIH research grants.
Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations and governments that can carry out high-quality research. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), and a wide range of governmental entities such as state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. Tribal governments and tribal organizations are included, with federally recognized tribal governments explicitly eligible, along with other tribal organizations as described in the eligibility details. The FOA also recognizes specific institution types and community organizations such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and faith-based or community-based organizations, as well as U.S. territories or possessions and certain eligible federal agencies.
At the same time, the announcement restricts non-U.S. participation: non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed. These limitations mean the funded work must be fully U.S.-based in terms of applicant organization and project components.
From an administrative standpoint, the FOA was posted and created on August 8, 2012, with an original and final closing date of September 10, 2015, and it was archived on October 11, 2015. Applicants looking for the full text were directed to the NIH Grants Guide posting, and NIH provided support contacts through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or linking issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Time Sensitive Obesity Policy and Program Evaluation (R01) funding opportunity?
It is an NIH research grant announcement (PAR-12-257) that supports rigorous, real-world evaluation of a new obesity-related policy or program when a rare, short-lived opportunity to study it becomes available. The intent is to fund studies fast enough to capture impacts while the policy or program is rolling out.
What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The FOA is designed to enable rapid funding for evaluations of obesity-related policies and programs whose timelines do not align with standard grant review cycles. It targets situations where delaying the start would undermine the study or make it impossible to capture key data (for example, baseline measures or early implementation effects).
What kinds of outcomes or behaviors are expected to be evaluated?
The FOA supports empirical evaluations of initiatives expected to affect obesity-related behaviors such as dietary intake, physical activity, and sedentary behavior, and/or downstream weight outcomes.
Which NIH institutes and offices lead or participate in this opportunity?
The FOA is led by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), with participation from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institute on Aging (NIA), the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), and the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR).
What grant mechanism does this opportunity use?
This is an R01 research project grant mechanism.
What does "time sensitive" mean for this funding opportunity?
"Time sensitive" means the applicant must clearly justify that there is a narrow or short-lived window to evaluate a specific obesity-related policy or program, and that delaying the start would significantly weaken the study or prevent it from being conducted as intended.
What must applicants justify in their application related to time sensitivity?
Applicants must clearly explain (1) why the research is time sensitive, and (2) why delaying the start would undermine the study or make it impossible. The justification should be tied to the real-world rollout conditions that create the fleeting opportunity (for example, the need to capture baseline data, early implementation effects, phased rollouts, or natural experiments).
What types of real-world conditions make a project a good fit for this FOA?
Projects are expected to involve uncommon and scientifically compelling opportunities created by timing, scale, or rollout design of a policy or program. Examples mentioned include situations requiring minimal delay to capture baseline data, early implementation effects, phased rollouts, or other natural-experiment conditions that cannot be recreated later.
Is this FOA meant for any obesity-related topic of interest?
No. The FOA is intended for uncommon and scientifically compelling opportunities where the timing and conditions of the policy or program rollout create a unique chance to learn something important about obesity prevention or reduction. It is not meant for projects that are merely interesting but not truly time dependent.
How fast is the review and award process?
The FOA establishes an accelerated review and award process. NIH indicates that applications selected for funding are intended to receive awards within roughly 3 to 4 months after the submission/receipt date, although administrative steps or unforeseen issues could push the award date beyond that target.
How many submissions are allowed under this FOA?
Only one submission is allowed for this FOA, reflecting the time-limited nature of the research opportunity and the streamlined approach to review and funding.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What general public-purpose areas does this opportunity relate to?
The opportunity falls under broader public-purpose areas that include education, food and nutrition, health, and income security/social services, reflecting its focus on real-world policy and program evaluation.
What CFDA numbers are associated with this FOA?
The FOA is cataloged under multiple CFDA numbers connected to participating NIH institutes and research domains, including cancer control (93.399), diabetes/digestive/kidney diseases extramural research (93.847), child health and human development extramural research (93.865), and aging research (93.866).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizations and governments capable of conducting high-quality research. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits); and a wide range of governmental entities (for example, state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities).
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments are explicitly eligible, and tribal organizations are included as described in the eligibility details.
Are certain institution types and community organizations specifically recognized as eligible?
Yes. The FOA recognizes eligibility for groups such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
Are U.S. territories or possessions included in eligibility?
Yes. The FOA includes U.S. territories or possessions among the eligible applicants.
Are non-U.S. (non-domestic) organizations eligible to apply?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply under this FOA.
Can a U.S. organization include a non-U.S. (non-domestic) component in the project?
No. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible under this FOA.
Are foreign components allowed?
No. Foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed.
What do the non-U.S. restrictions imply for where the work must take place?
Based on the stated restrictions, the funded work must be fully U.S.-based in terms of the applicant organization and the components of the proposed project.
When was this FOA posted and when did it close?
The FOA was posted and created on August 8, 2012. It had an original and final closing date of September 10, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The FOA was archived on October 11, 2015.
Where were applicants directed to find the full FOA text?
Applicants were directed to the NIH Grants Guide posting for the full text.
Who was listed as a support contact for access or linking issues?
NIH provided support contacts through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or linking issues.
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