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Funding Opportunities
| University of Kentucky
| Cornell University
| CDC & NIH
| NIH
University of Kentucky
- Research Program on Childhood Hunger (RFP)
University of Kentucky Center for Poverty Research (UKCPR)
The Research Program on Childhood Hunger was established at the University of Kentucky Center for Poverty Research (UKCPR) in September 2010 with funding from the Food and Nutrition Service in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This program seeks to develop a clearer and more comprehensive understanding of why children experience very low food security in the United States. To this end UKCPR will competitively award grants to qualified individuals and institutions to provide rigorous research that expands our understanding of hunger among children in the United States and the attendant policy implications. Summaries of grants awarded last year under this mechanism are available at http://www.ukcpr.org/CHRecipients.aspx. Total anticipated funding is $1.6 million across four large grants at $250,000 each and six small grants at $100,000 each. Please direct administrative questions to Ms. Mary Boulton at ukcpr@uky.edu.
Letters of intent: Dec. 15, 2011
Application: Feb. 3, 2012
Cornell University
- Small Grants Program (RFP)
Cornell Center for Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs
The Cornell Center for Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs (BEN Center) recently announced the release of the 2012 Request for Proposal (RFP). This is an annual award program that seeks to support research involving the applications of behavioral economics in child nutrition programs, particularly those focusing on the National School Lunch Program. University faculty, senior research associates, post-doctoral fellows or doctoral candidates (doctoral candidates must apply with their faculty advisor as a Co-PI on the proposal) interested in applying must submit a letter of intent no later than Mon., Jan. 16, 2012. Invited applicants will be notified by Feb. 1, 2012. Proposals will be due by March 15, 2012 with projects beginning no earlier than June 1. Proposals selected for funding will be notified by May 1, 2012.
Letters of intent: Jan. 16, 2012
Application: March 15, 2012
CDC & NIH
- Community-Based Partnerships for Childhood Obesity Prevention and Control: Research to Inform Policy (R03)
(PA-09-140)
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR)
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to enhance childhood obesity research by fostering the formation of local, state, or regional teams consisting of researchers, policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders (e.g., community representatives, public health practitioners or officials, educators) in order to identify research questions and hypotheses, design and implement the relevant research, and translate the research into evidence relevant to potential policy efforts in this area. The R03 grant mechanism supports different types of projects including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology. The R03 is intended to support small research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources. This FOA will utilize the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) award mechanism and runs in parallel with an FOA of identical scientific scope, PA-09-141, that encourages applications under the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grant (R21).
Cycle Due Dates (new submission): Feb. 16, June 16, Oct. 16
Expires: May 8, 2012 - Community-Based Partnerships for Childhood Obesity Prevention and Control: Research to Inform Policy (R21)
(PA-09-141)
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR)
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to enhance childhood obesity research by fostering the formation of local, state, or regional teams consisting of researchers, policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders (e.g., community representatives, public health practitioners or officials, educators) in order to identify research questions and hypotheses, design and implement the relevant research, and translate the research into evidence relevant to potential policy efforts in this area. This FOA will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism and runs in parallel with a FOA of identical scientific scope, PA-09-140, that encourages applications under the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) award mechanism.
Cycle Due Dates (new submission): Feb. 16, June 16, Oct. 16
Expires: May 8, 2012 - Obesity Policy Research: Evaluation and Measures (R01)
(PA-10-027)
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR)
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages Research Project Grant (R01) applications that propose to: (1) conduct evaluation research on obesity-related “natural experiments” (defined here as community and other population-level public policy interventions that may affect diet and physical activity behavior), and/or (2) develop and/or validate relevant community-level measures (instruments and methodologies to assess the food and physical activity environments at the community level). The overarching goal of this FOA is to inform public policy and research relevant to (1) diet and physical activity behavior, and (2) weight and health outcomes of Americans. This FOA will utilize the research project (R01) grant mechanism, and runs in parallel with two other FOAs of identical scientific scope, PA-10-028 and PA-10-029 that encourage applications under the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) and NIH Small Research (R03) grant mechanisms.
Cycle Due Dates (new submission): Feb. 5, June 5, Oct. 5
Expires: Jan. 8, 2013 - Obesity Policy Research: Evaluation and Measures (R21)
(PA-10-028)
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR)
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages Exploratory/Developmental Grant (R21) applications that propose to: (1) conduct evaluation research on obesity-related “natural experiments” (defined here as community and other population-level public policy interventions that may affect diet and physical activity behavior), and/or (2) develop and/or validate relevant community-level measures (instruments and methodologies to assess the food and physical activity environments at the community level). The overarching goal of this FOA is to inform public policy and research relevant to (1) diet and physical activity behavior, and (2) weight and health outcomes of Americans. The R21 grant mechanism is intended to encourage exploratory/developmental research by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of project development. This FOA will utilize the exploratory/developmental (R21) grant mechanism, and runs in parallel with two other FOAs of identical scientific scope, PA-10-027 and PA-10-029 that encourage applications under the NIH research project (R01) and NIH Small Grant (R03) grant mechanisms.
Cycle Due Dates (new submission): Feb. 16, June 16, Oct. 16
Expires: Jan. 8, 2013 - Obesity Policy Research: Evaluation and Measures (R03)
(PA-10-029)
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR)
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages Small Research Grant (R03) applications that propose to: (1) conduct evaluation research on obesity-related “natural experiments” (defined here as community and other population-level public policy interventions that may affect diet and physical activity behavior), and/or (2) develop and/or validate relevant community-level measures (instruments and methodologies to assess the food and physical activity environments at the community level). The overarching goal of this FOA is to inform public policy relevant to diet and physical activity behavior, and weight and health outcomes of Americans. The R03 grant mechanism supports different types of projects including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology. The R03 is intended to support small research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources. This FOA will utilize the Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism, and runs in parallel with two other FOAs of identical scientific scope, PA-10-027 and PA-10-028 that encourage applications under the NIH Research Project (R01) and NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanisms.
Cycle Due Dates (new submission): Feb. 16, June 16, Oct. 16
Expires: Jan. 8, 2013 - School Nutrition and Physical Activity Policies, Obesogenic Behaviors and Weight Outcomes (R01)
(PA-10-052)
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Grant applications are encouraged that propose to: (1) Foster multidisciplinary research that will evaluate how policies (federal, state and school district levels) can influence school physical activity and nutrition environments, youths’ obesogenic behaviors (e.g., nutrition and physical activity behaviors), and weight outcomes; (2) Understand how schools are implementing these policies and examine multi-level influences on adoption and implementation at various levels (e.g. federal, state, school district, and school); and (3) understand the synergistic or counteractive effect of school nutrition and physical activity polices on the home and community environment and body weight.
The funding opportunities described here are related, but separate to other recently announced program announcements: Obesity Policy Research: Evaluation and Measures (R01: PA-10-027; R21: PA-10-028; R03: PA-10-029). As a general guide, if the focus of a grant proposal is on evaluation research of obesity-related policies outside the school environment, and/or development/validation of community-level measures, the Obesity Policy Research: Evaluation and Measures funding opportunities may be the most appropriate. If a grant proposal focuses on children in the context of home/family, schools and/or macro policy environments, the School Nutrition and Physical Activity Policies, Obesogenic Behaviors and Weight Outcomes may be the most appropriate funding opportunity to which researchers should apply.
Cycle Due Dates (new submission): Feb. 5, June 5, Oct. 5
Expires: Jan. 8, 2013 - School Nutrition and Physical Activity Policies, Obesogenic Behaviors and Weight Outcomes (R21)
(PA-10-053)
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Grant applications are encouraged that propose to: (1) Foster multidisciplinary research that will evaluate how policies (federal, state and school district levels) can influence school physical activity and nutrition environments, youths’ obesogenic behaviors (e.g., nutrition and physical activity behaviors), and weight outcomes; (2) Understand how schools are implementing these policies and examine multi-level influences on adoption and implementation at various levels (e.g. federal, state, school district, and school); and (3) understand the synergistic or counteractive effect of school nutrition and physical activity polices on the home and community environment and body weight.
The funding opportunities described here are related, but separate to other recently announced program announcements: Obesity Policy Research: Evaluation and Measures (R01: PA-10-027; R21: PA-10-028; R03: PA-10-029). As a general guide, if the focus of a grant proposal is on evaluation research of obesity-related policies outside the school environment, and/or development/validation of community-level measures, the Obesity Policy Research: Evaluation and Measures funding opportunities may be the most appropriate. If a grant proposal focuses on children in the context of home/family, schools and/or macro policy environments, the School Nutrition and Physical Activity Policies, Obesogenic Behaviors and Weight Outcomes may be the most appropriate funding opportunity to which researchers should apply.
Cycle Due Dates (new submission): Feb. 16, June 16, Oct. 16
Expires: Jan. 8, 2013 - School Nutrition and Physical Activity Policies, Obesogenic Behaviors and Weight Outcomes (R03)
(PA-10-054)
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Grant applications are encouraged that propose to: (1) Foster multidisciplinary research that will evaluate how policies (federal, state and school district levels) can influence school physical activity and nutrition environments, youths’ obesogenic behaviors (e.g., nutrition and physical activity behaviors), and weight outcomes; (2) Understand how schools are implementing these policies and examine multi-level influences on adoption and implementation at various levels (e.g. federal, state, school district, and school); and (3) understand the synergistic or counteractive effect of school nutrition and physical activity polices on the home and community environment and body weight.
The funding opportunities described here are related, but separate to other recently announced program announcements: Obesity Policy Research: Evaluation and Measures (R01: PA-10-027; R21: PA-10-028; R03: PA-10-029). As a general guide, if the focus of a grant proposal is on evaluation research of obesity-related policies outside the school environment, and/or development/validation of community-level measures, the Obesity Policy Research: Evaluation and Measures funding opportunities may be the most appropriate. If a grant proposal focuses on children in the context of home/family, schools and/or macro policy environments, the School Nutrition and Physical Activity Policies, Obesogenic Behaviors and Weight Outcomes may be the most appropriate funding opportunity to which researchers should apply.
Cycle Due Dates (new submission): Feb. 16, June 16, Oct. 16
Expires: Jan. 8, 2013
NIH
- Home- and Family-Based Approaches for the Prevention or Management of Overweight or Obesity in Early Childhood (R01)
(PA-10-127)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR)
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites Research Project Grant (R01) applications from institutions/organizations that propose randomized clinical trials testing novel home- or family-based interventions for the prevention or management of overweight in infancy and early childhood. Tested interventions can use behavioral (including dietary and physical activity), environmental, or other relevant approaches. Applications should focus on infants and young children (up to age 6) and emphasize the role of home environment and the influence of family/extended family members and parents (including guardians/substantial care-providers) within the child’s home environment. The direct goal of this initiative is to fund research that will advance knowledge for innovative approaches to the prevention or management of overweight in children younger than 6 years of age, with potential for future translation to applications either in the home or linked to a community setting. Research should consider the familial mechanisms of behavior such as the role of families in the initiation, support, and reinforcement of fundamental food and beverage consumption, physical activity practices and sedentary behaviors. In addition, it is of interest to elucidate various underlying behavioral determinants that are crucial to initiate or sustain changes in behaviors that impact energy balance. Research designs may include linkages with other settings (e.g., daycare, pre-school, or other community venues) or other care providers (e.g., health-care providers or teachers) but must include infants or children younger than age 6 years as the primary study participant along with parents, and/or other family members residing with the child. The overarching goal is to identify interventions that influence parent and child behaviors that contribute to inappropriate weight gain, and thereby improve subsequent health status in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood for which overweight is a known risk factor. This FOA will utilize the research project (R01) grant mechanism and runs in parallel with a FOA of identical scientific scope, PA-10-128, that encourages applications under the R21 mechanism.
Cycle Due Dates (new submission): Feb. 5, June 5, Oct. 5
Expires: May 8, 2013 - Home- and Family-Based Approaches for the Prevention or Management of Overweight or Obesity in Early Childhood (R21)
(PA-10-128)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR)
Office of Disease Prevention (ODP)
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites exploratory pilot/feasibility study and small clinical trial (R21) applications from institutions/organizations that propose to test novel home- or family-based interventions for the prevention or management of overweight in infancy and early childhood. Tested interventions can use behavioral (including dietary and physical activity), environmental, or other relevant approaches. Applications should focus on infants and young children (up to age 6) and emphasize the role of home environment and the influence of family/extended family members and parents (including guardians/substantial care-providers) within the child’s home environment. The direct goal of this initiative is to fund research that will advance knowledge for innovative approaches to the prevention or management of overweight in children younger than 6 years of age, with potential for future research clinical trial applications either in the home or linked to a community setting. Research should consider the role of families in the initiation, support, and reinforcement of fundamental food and beverage consumption, physical activity practices and sedentary behaviors. In addition, it is of interest to elucidate various underlying behavioral determinants that are crucial to initiate or sustain changes in behaviors that impact energy balance. Research designs may include linkages with other settings (e.g., daycare, pre-school, or other community venues) or other care providers (e.g., health-care providers or teachers) but must include infants or children younger than age 6 as the primary study participant along with parents, and/or other family members residing with the child. The overarching goal is to identify interventions that influence parent and child behaviors that contribute to inappropriate weight gain, and thereby improve subsequent health status in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood for which overweight is a known risk factor. This FOA will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism and runs in parallel with a FOA of identical scientific scope, PA-10-127, that encourages applications under the R01 mechanism.
Cycle Due Dates (new submission): Feb. 16, June 16, Oct. 16
Expires: May 8, 2013
