Executive Summary
- Purpose. The NIDA, NIAAA, and the NIMH invite research grant applications to services research on co-occurring mental illness, alcohol and/or drug abuse, and commonly co-occurring medical conditions.
- Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) award mechanism, but applications under the NIH Small Research Grant Program (R03) and the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (R21) are also sought. Applicants for the R03 should respond to PA-06-180 and applicants for the R21 should respond to PA-06-181.
- Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.
- Eligible Institutions/Organizations. Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education; Private Institution of Higher Education; Nonprofit with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education); Nonprofit without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education); Small Business; For-Profit Organization (Other than Small Business); State Government; U.S. Territory or Possession; Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized); Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized); Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organization; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entity (Foreign Organization); Hispanic-serving Institution; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs); Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Regional Organization; Other(s): Eligible agencies of the Federal government; Faith-based or community based organizations.
- Eligible Project Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs). Individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research are invited to work with their institution/organization to develop an application for support. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support.
- Number of Applications. Applicants may submit more than one application, provided each application is scientifically distinct.
- Renewals and Resubmissions. Applications can be renewed by competing for additional project periods. Applicants may submit a “resubmission” application, but such application must include an “Introduction” addressing the previous peer review critique (Summary Statement).
- Number of PDs/PIs. More than one PD/PI, or multiple PDs/PIs, may be designated on the application.
- Application Materials. See Section IV.1 for application materials.
- General Information. For general information on SF424 (R&R) Application and Electronic Submission, see these Web sites:
- SF424 (R&R) Application and Electronic Submission Information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/424/index.htm
- General information on Electronic Submission of Grant Applications: http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/
- Hearing Impaired. Telecommunications for the hearing impaired is available at: TTY 301-451-0088.
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