July 30, 2024
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National Institute on Aging (NIA)
The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to invite feedback on topics the National Institute on Aging (NIA) should consider as it formulates its strategic directions document for 2026-2030.
NIA's current strategic directions document is The National Institute on Aging: Strategic Directions for Research, 2020-2025. NIA is formulating its Strategic Directions for Research document for 2026-2030, and the Institute seeks public input on revisions to the current document and suggestions for new content.
NIA's Strategic Directions for Research document serves as a statement of NIAs scientific priority areas within the rapidly evolving field of aging research and provides a framework for systematic analysis of NIAs scientific portfolio. The document both complements and forms a solid foundation for more targeted and specific planning tools, including the National Alzheimer's Project Act plan and milestones and NIA's forthcoming strategic plan for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Therefore, in addition to input on current and potential new goals and objectives related to aging research, NIA welcomes input on any related topic for which dedicated NIA planning processes exist.
Through this RFI, NIA invites feedback from researchers in academia and industry, health care professionals, patient advocates and health advocacy organizations, scientific or professional organizations, federal agencies, and all other interested members of the public. NIA's leadership and staff will review and consider responses to this RFI as the Institute updates its strategic directions.
Please provide your perspective on the following issues as they relate to NIA's strategic directions for 2026-2030:
When commenting on a research need or opportunity, your comments may contain, but are not limited to, the following:
Responses to this RFI must be submitted using the response form. Responses must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM ET on September 13, 2024.
Response to this RFI is voluntary. Responders are free to address any or all the topics listed above and/or to provide feedback on any relevant issues. The submitted information will be reviewed by NIA staff.
This request is for information and planning purposes only and should not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Federal Government. The NIH does not intend to make awards based on responses to this RFI or pay for the preparation of any information submitted or for the Government's use of such information.
The NIH will use the information submitted in response to this RFI at its discretion and will not provide comments to any responder's submission. The information provided will be analyzed and may appear in presentations and reports. The NIH may use the information gathered to develop grants, contracts, or other funding priorities and initiatives. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).
Please direct all inquiries to:
Office of Planning, Analysis, and Evaluation (OPAE)
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Phone: 301-496-3121
Email: [email protected]