Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 07 285
Apply for PA 07 285
- The National Institutes of Health in the health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Translational Research in Eating Disorders (R01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2008 and posted on Jan 9, 2007.
- 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.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 Translational Research in Eating Disorders (R01) funding opportunity (PA 07-285) is an NIH discretionary grant announcement led by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in partnership with the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). Its central aim is to encourage translational research that moves between basic science and clinical understanding in ways that sharpen what is known about how eating disorders begin and how they develop over time. The focus is specifically on improving scientific knowledge of etiology (the origins and causes of eating disorders) and pathogenesis (the biological, psychological, and developmental processes that drive their onset, progression, and maintenance). In practical terms, this supports studies designed to connect mechanisms observed in laboratories, human biology, behavior, and development with real-world clinical features of eating disorders, with the longer-term goal of laying stronger groundwork for prevention and treatment advances.
This opportunity uses the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism, which is the standard NIH award type for mature, hypothesis-driven research projects that typically require a substantial scope of work. The announcement also notes that projects with the same overall scientific scope may be submitted under other NIH mechanisms depending on the stage and scale of the proposed work: the R03 (Small Research Grant), the R21 (Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant), and the NIMH R34 (Clinical Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant). Those parallel options are linked to separate FOAs (PA 06-180, PA 06-181, and PA 06-248). This structure is meant to accommodate different research maturities, ranging from smaller pilot efforts or early exploratory work to more developed clinical study planning, while keeping the scientific theme centered on translational eating-disorder research.
Funding levels and the number of awards are not fixed in advance. Instead, awards are explicitly contingent on the availability of appropriated funds and the receipt of a sufficient number of applications judged to be highly meritorious through NIH peer review and programmatic consideration. This is typical for NIH program announcements and signals that competition and scientific quality will strongly influence final funding decisions, and that applicants should treat the FOA as an open invitation rather than a set-aside with a guaranteed award count.
The eligible applicant pool is broad and includes many types of domestic organizations: public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), and multiple levels of government (state, county, city/township, special district governments, independent school districts), as well as tribal governments and tribal organizations, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The eligibility language also clarifies that foreign institutions may apply, that eligible federal agencies may apply, and that faith-based or community-based organizations are not excluded. In other words, the FOA is structured to allow applications from a wide range of research-capable institutions, including international partners and nontraditional organizational types, as long as they can propose a scientifically rigorous translational research plan aligned with the program’s goals.
Administratively, this FOA was posted January 9, 2007, is associated with CFDA numbers 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants) and 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research), and does not require cost sharing or matching. The announcement used multiple receipt dates rather than a single deadline, with the listing indicating a current closing date of September 7, 2009 and an archive date of October 7, 2009, meaning it was available for submission across several cycles until it closed and was archived. Applicants were directed to the full NIH Guide announcement for complete requirements, application instructions, and any additional eligibility details, and NIH provided contact support through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) web help contacts for access or linking issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Translational Research in Eating Disorders (R01) opportunity?
It is an NIH discretionary grant opportunity titled "Translational Research in Eating Disorders (R01)" under program announcement PA 07-285. It is led by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in partnership with the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central aim is to encourage translational research that moves between basic science and clinical understanding to sharpen what is known about how eating disorders begin and how they develop over time.
What scientific topics does this FOA emphasize?
The focus is specifically on improving scientific knowledge of etiology (the origins and causes of eating disorders) and pathogenesis (the biological, psychological, and developmental processes that drive their onset, progression, and maintenance).
What does "translational research" mean in the context of this announcement?
In practical terms, it supports studies designed to connect mechanisms observed in laboratories, human biology, behavior, and development with real-world clinical features of eating disorders, with a longer-term goal of building stronger groundwork for prevention and treatment advances.
Which NIH grant mechanism does this opportunity use?
This opportunity uses the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism, which is the standard NIH award type intended for mature, hypothesis-driven research projects that typically require a substantial scope of work.
Are there other NIH mechanisms mentioned for projects with similar scientific scope?
Yes. The announcement notes that projects with the same overall scientific scope may be submitted under other NIH mechanisms depending on the stage and scale of the proposed work, including the R03 (Small Research Grant), the R21 (Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant), and the NIMH R34 (Clinical Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant).
Where are the parallel funding announcements for the other mechanisms referenced?
The parallel options are linked to separate FOAs: PA 06-180 (R03), PA 06-181 (R21), and PA 06-248 (NIMH R34).
Why does the FOA mention R03, R21, and R34 options alongside the R01?
This structure is meant to accommodate different research maturities, ranging from smaller pilot efforts or early exploratory work to more developed clinical study planning, while keeping the scientific theme centered on translational eating-disorder research.
Is the amount of funding or the number of awards predetermined?
No. Funding levels and the number of awards are not fixed in advance.
What determines whether awards will be made under this opportunity?
Awards are contingent on the availability of appropriated funds and the receipt of a sufficient number of applications that are judged to be highly meritorious through NIH peer review and programmatic consideration.
Does this FOA guarantee that awards will be made?
No. The announcement signals that competition and scientific quality will strongly influence final funding decisions and that it should be viewed as an open invitation rather than a set-aside with a guaranteed award count.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant pool is broad and includes many types of domestic organizations, including 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 multiple levels of government.
Which government entities are included in the eligibility list?
The eligibility language includes state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, tribal governments, tribal organizations, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
Are foreign institutions allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility language clarifies that foreign institutions may apply.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility language states that eligible federal agencies may apply.
Are faith-based or community-based organizations excluded?
No. The FOA explicitly notes that faith-based or community-based organizations are not excluded.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The announcement states that it does not require cost sharing or matching.
When was this FOA posted?
It was posted on January 9, 2007.
What CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The FOA is associated with CFDA 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants) and CFDA 93.865 (Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research).
Did this announcement have a single deadline or multiple receipt dates?
It used multiple receipt dates rather than a single deadline.
What are the closing and archive dates listed for this FOA?
The listing indicates a current closing date of September 7, 2009 and an archive date of October 7, 2009, meaning it was available for submission across several cycles until it closed and was archived.
Where should applicants look for complete requirements and instructions?
Applicants were directed to the full NIH Guide announcement for complete requirements, application instructions, and any additional eligibility details.
Where can applicants get help with access or linking issues related to NIH materials?
NIH provided contact support through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) web help contacts for access or linking issues.
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