Time-Sensitive Obesity Policy and Program Evaluation (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 335264Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/335264

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-21-305.html
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity for the Time-Sensitive Obesity Policy and Program Evaluation (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) grant, aimed at supporting urgent research to evaluate policies or programs that influence obesity-related behaviors. Applicants must demonstrate the time-sensitive nature of their research, providing a compelling evaluation plan that includes baseline and follow-up data to address the critical public health challenge of obesity. This initiative encourages innovative scientific partnerships to bridge knowledge gaps in obesity prevention, with no budget limit and a maximum project duration of five years. Interested applicants should submit their proposals by January 9, 2025, and can contact the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov for further inquiries. More details can be found at the provided link: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-21-305.html.

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    OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov
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    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces a funding opportunity for time-sensitive obesity policy and program evaluation through the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The objective is to support research evaluating imminent policies or programs designed to influence obesity-related behaviors to reduce obesity prevalence. Applications must demonstrate urgency and offer unique research opportunities, with a focused evaluation plan that includes baseline and follow-up data. Eligible applicants include various institutions and organizations, with no limit on budget but a maximum project duration of 5 years. Key dates for applications begin in January 2024, and successful proposals will undergo rapid review processes to ensure timely funding. The initiative seeks to address a critical public health challenge, necessitating innovative scientific partnerships for effective implementation and analysis of obesity prevention strategies. Applicants should adhere to rigorous scientific and ethical standards in their proposals, with an emphasis on objective measures for primary outcomes. This initiative aims to bridge knowledge gaps in obesity prevention, ultimately informing future public health strategies.
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