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02/16/2024 RFA: Claude D Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (OAIC) Coordinating Center Program Research Program Funding Announcement (RFA) - D&I
When: (02/16/2024)
Short Description: Claude D Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (OAIC) Coordinating Center Program Research Program Funding Announcement (RFA) With a focus on collaborative, multi-center, health system implementation of a successful prior OAIC single site clinical trial
Long Description: The purpose of this RFA is to build capacity within the Pepper OAIC program for implementation of evidence established at an OAIC for routine use within OAIC-affiliated health systems. Successful applicants will focus on an intervention that has been proven to preserve or promote functional independence in older adults at least one OAIC site. This RFA is also meant to support cross-center collaborations within the OAIC network by funding the development and initial evaluation of pragmatic implementation of the intervention to a site beyond where the it was originally established. The desired outcomes, in addition to building collaborations across OAIC sites, are meant to generate and disseminate the preliminary data necessary to propose to conduct a future full-scale Stage IV hybrid implementation-effectiveness trial (based on the NIH Stage Model) funded through other grant mechanisms (National Institutes of Health or other sources). The intent of this specific pilot grant program is to ready projects for a proposal to rigorously test pragmatic implementation in a funded trial. All aspects of the proposal should be viewed through this lens. The pilot study should be leveraged to develop and demonstrate the feasibility of a full-scale pragmatic implementation design with focus on: 1) Revising or adapting the implementation strategies to be contextually appropriate beyond the health care setting for which they were initially developed. 2) Demonstrating the feasibility of intervention implementation by testing the strategies for implementing the intervention in at least two OAIC health care systems/sites. 3) Demonstrating the feasibility and validity of subject identification and outcome assessment in these health care systems using pragmatic methods where possible. The sites/participants do not need to be randomized. If a control group is included, the pilot study is not expected to be “powered” to show a significant effect between arms. The pilot study should be designed for strategy adaptation, participant identification, intervention implementation fidelity, and clinical and implementation outcome ascertainment in a pragmatic fashion. Regardless of design, the OAIC CC leadership requires a reasonably robust sample of people with poor or at-risk for decline in physical function be included in the pilot study.
06/09/2022 US Deprescribing Research Network RFA
When: (06/09/2022)
Short Description: Call for Pilot Studies Preparatory to Large Clinical Trials: Complementary and Integrative Health Interventions to Support Deprescribing of Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists in Older Adults
Long Description: Benzodiazepine receptor agonists, which include classic benzodiazepines as well as the “Z-drugs” such as zolpidem, are a major source of problematic prescribing for older adults and confer substantial harms. Approaches using complementary and integrative health approaches to support deprescribing these medications show promise, yet studies in this area are for the most part small and of limited methodologic quality. There is a need for high-quality controlled clinical trials of complementary and integrative health (CIH) approaches to determine their effectiveness for helping older adults reduce use of these medications. The US Deprescribing Research Network (USDeN) has applied for a directed funding opportunity from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (see https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-AT-22-012.html) to solicit, select, and fund large pilot studies in this topic area that can, upon completion, lead directly to large and definitive clinical trials. While USDeN’s application has not yet been approved, it is highly likely that it will be funded, with a likely start date in August 2022. After this date, there will be a short timeline for research groups to apply for pilot funds through this mechanism. We thus strongly encourage people who may be interested in applying for pilot funds to begin developing their ideas and research team during this spring and early summer. We strongly encourage investigators who might be interested in applying – or simply learning more – to contact the US Deprescribing Research Network at admin@deprescribingresearch.org. We are happy to answer questions, and once we know who you are we will be able to provide updates about this funding opportunity as they become available. We anticipate funding approximately 4 one-year pilot studies, each with a budget of up to approximately $160,000 (combined directs and indirects). More details including timeline are including in the attached RFA.
02/18/2022 a2 Collective Pilot Award RFA link
When: (02/18/2022)
Short Description: EMPOWERING INNOVATION IN AI + AGING
Long Description: The a2 Collective represents the National Institute on Aging’s (NIA) Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratories for Aging Research (AITC) program, which is dedicated to helping Americans live longer, better through the application of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. The NIA has earmarked $40 million over the next 5 years to fund demonstration projects that utilize artificial intelligence approaches and technology to improve care and health outcomes for older Americans, including persons with (AD/ADRD) and their caregivers. Pilot Program details here: https://www.a2collective.ai/pilotawards Dates of Importance: Applications Open: Jan. 10, 2022 Q&A Webinar: Jan. 18, 2022 Applications Close: Feb. 18, 2022 Awards Granted: May 31, 2022
02/15/2022 Request for Inter-NIA Center/CTSA Hub Pilot/Project Proposals
When: (02/15/2022)
Long Description: For Implementation Activities in Support of Inclusion of Older Adults in Clinical Trials Applications are due February 15, 2022 with awards announced by March 31, 2022. Details provided in RFA linked below.
02/05/2022 NIA Funding Announcement: New opportunities for advancing pain science
When: (02/05/2022)
Short Description: NIA recently published the following two Notices of Special Interest (NOSI) highlighting research related to pain, pain management, and opioids that fall within NIA’s mission.
Long Description: 1. NOT-AG-22-004: Notice of Special Interest: Research on Pain, Pain Management, and Opioids in Aging 2. NOT-AG-22-005: Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Availability of Administrative Supplements for Research on Pain, Pain Management, and Opioids in Aging Research topics may include, but are not limited to, studies on mechanisms, assessment, treatment, and outcomes of pain and pain-related conditions in aging humans and animal models. NIA welcomes basic and translational research and research training applications that fall within NIA’s mission to support genetic, biological, clinical, behavioral, social, and economic research on aging. Grant types for NOT-AG-22-004 include research, career development, and small business awards, submitted as new and renewing applications, resubmissions, and competing revisions; or administrative supplements for NOT-AG-22-005.
01/01/2022 NACA-approved concepts for funding initiatives
When: (01/01/2022)
Long Description: Information about concepts approved at the most recent National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) meetings. We have posted the approved concepts here to give interested researchers maximal lead time to plan projects. Please note that not all concepts will necessarily end up converting to a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), and some of the concepts listed below (particularly from older Council meetings) may have already been converted to FOAs.
11/15/2021 OAIC CC Multi-Center, Collaborative Pilot & Exploratory RFA
When: Announcement of Awards (11/15/2021)
Long Description: The purpose of the RFA is to encourage cross-center collaborations within the OAIC network by funding for Pilot and Exploratory studies that by their nature require meaningful contributions - of expertise, capabilities, and specimens participants - from 2 or more OAICs. The desired outcomes, in addition to building collaborations, are to produce data and results that have strong potential to lead to subsequent proposals for extramural funding of larger, definitive studies produce impactful publications. Application Timeline: Letter of Intent deadline September 13, 2021 by 11:59 pm EST Full Application deadline October 25, 2021 by 11:59 pm EST Announcement of Awards November 15, 2021 Please share this information broadly with faculty at your Pepper Centers. Any additional questions can be sent to the Pepper OAIC Coordinating Center at peppercenter@wakehealth.edu or Dr. Dalane Kitzman at (dkitzman@wakehealth.edu).
10/25/2021 OAIC CC Freezer Pilot RFA
When: Announcement of Awards (10/25/2021)
Long Description: The Pepper OAIC Coordinating Center is seeking proposals to accelerate progress for clinical and translational research projects. These projects are intended to be small (<$7,500), efficient, and relatively short term in order to generate preliminary data for submission of collaborative extramural grant applications and/or high impact publications. We particularly encourage novel uses of existing data, specimens (blood or tissue), or images from OAIC and aging-related research repositories. Application Timeline: Letter of Intent deadline September 13, 2021 Applications deadline October 25, 2021 Announcement of Awards November 15, 2021 Please share this information with faculty at your Pepper Centers. Any additional questions can be sent to the Pepper OAIC Coordinating Center at peppercenter@wakehealth.edu or Dr. Dalane Kitzman at (dkitzman@wakehealth.edu).
07/16/2021 Sustained Training in Aging and HIV Research (STAHR) HIV-Aging Mentoring Program
When: (07/16/2021)
Long Description: We are delighted to announce a call for applications for the Sustained Training in Aging and HIV Research (STAHR) Program at the University of California San Diego. This program aims to develop promising scientists into high quality independently-funded researchers whose long-term careers will make a lasting contribution to the area of HIV and aging mental health research, including neurocognitive impairment. The STAHR program is aimed at clinical and translational post-doctoral fellows and junior faculty from across the United States, with previous training in either aging or HIV research, but interested in gaining expertise in the intersection of these two factors. STAHR scholars will attend a summer institute and workshop, which will be held virtually from June 21st to July 16th, 2021.
04/26/2021 Harvard Translational Research in Aging Postdoctoral Training Program
When: Applications require a mentor and are due Monday April 26, 2021 (04/26/2021)
Long Description: The Harvard Translational Research in Aging Postdoctoral Training Program offers a two-year training program sponsored by the National Institute on Aging. The goal of the program is to provide highly qualified M.D. or Ph.D. fellows with outstanding geriatric basic science, clinical and health care training, under the mentorship of experienced investigators in geriatric medicine and gerontology. Trainees are appointed as research fellows through Harvard Medical School and have access to resources and expertise through the Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research. Applications require a mentor and are due Monday April 26, 2021. For application guidelines and form please visit: https://www.marcusinstituteforaging.org/resources/harvard-translational-research-aging-training-program
10/20/2020 Pepper Center RFA Re-Issuance
When: (10/20/2020)
Long Description: This FOA supports applications for Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (OAICs), centers of excellence in geriatrics research and research education, to increase scientific knowledge leading to better ways to maintain or restore independence in older persons. The OAIC awards are designed to develop or strengthen awardee institutions' programs that focus on and sustain progress on a key area in aging research related to the mission of the OAIC program.
09/25/2020 The AGING Initiative would like to share an upcoming funding opportunity on behalf of the U.S. Deprescribing Research Network (USDeN)
When: (09/25/2020)
Long Description: USDeN seeks an investigator team to participate in a funded electronic data harmonization initiative related to deprescribing. Currently, 4 health systems will soon begin participation in a Data Harmonization workgroup to demonstrate approaches to using routinely available electronic health data in trials of deprescribing. We are seeking a 5th site to join this workgroup. The project will span 24 months, with $70,000 of funding available for the new site. Please visit our website to view the RFA and submit an application: https://deprescribingresearch.org/data-harmonization-working-group-collaborating-site-opportunity/ The deadline to apply is September 25, 2020,11:59 PM (PST). If you have questions, please email: admin@deprescribingresearch.org.
08/07/2020 NIH COVID-19 Notice of Limited Competition for which Pepper Centers are eligible
When: (08/07/2020)
Long Description: Please see the Notice of Limited Competition for Community-Engaged Research on COVID-19 Testing among Underserved and/or Vulnerable Populations. As it describes, only selected NIH awardees are eligible to apply. The Pepper Centers are included. Note also the application due date of August.
05/29/2020 Multi-Center, Collaborative Pilot & Exploratory RFA
When: Announcement of Awards (05/29/2020)
Long Description: The purpose of the RFA is to encourage cross-center collaborations within the OAIC network by funding for Pilot and Exploratory studies that by their nature require meaningful contributions - of expertise, capabilities, and specimens participants - from 2 or more OAICs. The desired outcomes, in addition to building collaborations, are to produce data and results that have strong potential to lead to subsequent proposals for extramural funding of larger, definitive studies produce impactful publications. Application Process Timeline: Letter of Intent deadline March 23, 2020 by 11:59 pm EST (LOIs are required for full application submission) Full Application deadline April 27, 2020 by 11:59 pm EST Announcement of Awards May 29, 2020 Please share this information broadly with faculty at your Pepper Centers. Any additional questions can be sent to the Pepper OAIC Coordinating Center at peppercenter@wakehealth.edu or Dr. Dalane Kitzman at (dkitzman@wakehealth.edu).
03/24/2020 Rapid / Exploratory / Freezer Pilot Fund Request for Applications
When: (03/24/2020)
Long Description: The Pepper OAIC Coordinating Center is seeking proposals to accelerate progress for clinical and translational research projects. These projects are intended to be small (<$7,500), efficient, and relatively short term in order to generate preliminary data for submission of collaborative extramural grant applications and/or high impact publications. The Coordinating Center plans to support up to 2 proposals in this round of funding. We particularly encourage novel uses of existing data, specimens (blood or tissue), or images from OAIC and aging-related research repositories. Applications will be due to the Pepper Coordinating Center by March 24, 2020. Please share this information with faculty at your Pepper Centers. Any additional questions can be sent to the Pepper OAIC Coordinating Center at peppercenter@wakehealth.edu or Dr. Dalane Kitzman at (dkitzman@wakehealth.edu).
01/01/2020 Clinical Trial Requirements for Grants and Contracts
When: (01/01/2020)
Short Description: NIH has launched a series of initiatives to enhance the accountability and transparency of clinical research. These initiatives target key points along the clinical trial lifecycle from concept to results reporting. Find key resources and tips for applicants and grantees.
08/20/2019 Claude D Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (OAIC) Coordinating Center Program 2019 Research Program Funding Announcement (RFA)
When: (08/20/2019)
Long Description: The Claude D Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers Coordinating Center announces a request for applications for multi-center, collaborative pilot and exploratory studies. The intent of the RFA is to provide funding for Pilot Studies to provide initial testing of relevant hypothesis and demonstrate the feasibility and promise of multi-center OAIC initiatives to support proposals for extramural funding of larger, definitive studies. Download full RFA here. Please share this information with faculty at your Pepper Centers. Any additional questions can be sent to the Pepper OAIC Coordinating Center at peppercenter@wakehealth.edu. Letter of Intent deadline is Wednesday, August 20, 2019 by 5:00 pm EST.
04/30/2019 RCCN Funding Opportunity: Request for Inter-NIA Center Pilot Proposals on Behavioral Change to Benefit Older Adults
When: (04/30/2019)
Long Description: The Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) has released an RFA based on the workshop "Achieving and Sustaining Behavior Change to Benefit Older Adults". The RCCN is seeking to fund two or more pilot or developmental projects that involve multiple NIA-sponsored research centers to foster new research in the area of Behavior Change to Benefit Older Adults including change in the behaviors of older adults, care givers, health care providers, health care delivery systems or neighborhoods. The RCCN has set aside $80,000 to fund at least 2 projects addressing this topic. Applications are due March 4, 2019 with awards announced by April 30, 2019.