The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has introduced the grant RFA-AG-25-006 to support the advancement of aging research, focusing on deeply phenotyped longitudinal behavioral and social studies. This initiative, part of the Cooperative Agreement funding instrument, is aimed at fostering collaboration and coordination in the realm of health-related research, specifically targeting the complexities and challenges of aging. Aligned with the CFDA number 93.866, which is dedicated to aging research, the grant promises to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the factors affecting health and well-being in later life. With an award ceiling set at $1,600,000, the program is positioned to make a significant impact in the field of aging studies. The application process remains open until February 14, 2024, offering a substantial window for interested researchers and institutions to prepare and submit their proposals.
The primary goal of this funding opportunity is the creation of a Resource Development Network (RDN). This network is tasked with developing necessary infrastructure to enhance the scope and efficiency of aging research. Key elements of the RDN include establishing a publicly available meta-data catalog, which will be accessible on a web-based platform. This catalog is expected to detail existing small- to mid-size longitudinal studies rich in psychological, social, behavioral, and biobehavioral content. Beyond data cataloging, the grant also emphasizes outreach to investigators to stimulate innovation and collaboration, provision of methodological consultation for data harmonization projects, and support for next-generation trainees and early career investigators. These initiatives aim to leverage deeply phenotyped longitudinal studies in answering pivotal questions related to aging and the adult lifespan, thus enriching the field with valuable insights and collaborative opportunities.
Opportunity ID: 351213
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-AG-25-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Resources to Promote Coordination and Collaboration across Deeply Phenotyped Longitudinal Behavioral and Social Studies of Aging (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | |
| CFDA Number(s): | 93.866 — Aging Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments County governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); 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); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) 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 allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications to establish a Resource Development Network (RDN) focused on the infrastructure needed to promote and support coordination, collaboration, and innovation across deeply phenotyped longitudinal behavioral and social studies of aging. This NOFO calls for investigator teams to design an innovative network that will serve the field at large and advance collaboration and coordination among studies. RDN activities must include: The creation of a publicly-available meta-data catalog on a web-based platform that will identify and describe existing small- to mid-size deeply phenotyped longitudinal studies designed to investigate factors affecting health and well-being in later life and characterized by rich psychological, social, behavioral, and biobehavioral content; outreach to investigators that will stimulate innovation, collaboration, dissemination, and utilization of the meta-data catalog and associated datasets; methodological consultation services for investigators interested in data harmonization projects and/or coordinated data analysis with deeply phenotyped longitudinal studies; and support for next generation trainees and early career investigators to initiate data harmonization and/or coordinated data-analysis projects utilizing deeply phenotyped longitudinal studies to answer questions relevant to aging and the adult lifespan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-25-006.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov |