NOT-AG-24-068: Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for New Institutional Training Programs for Aging Research (T32, Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for New Institutional Training Programs for Aging Research (T32, Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Notice Number:

NOT-AG-24-068

Key Dates

Release Date:

October 21, 2024

Estimated Publication Date of Notice of Funding Opportunity :

February 28, 2025

First Estimated Application Due Date:

May 25, 2025

Earliest Estimated Award Date:

March 01, 2026

Earliest Estimated Start Date:

April 01, 2026

Related Announcements

NOT-OD-24-129 - Updates to NIH Institutional Training Grant Applications for Due Dates on or After January 25, 2025

Issued by

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Purpose

The National Institute on Aging intends to promote a new initiative by publishing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite applications to establish new institutional training programs for aging research.

The overall goal of the NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) program is to help ensure that a diverse pool of highly trained scientists is available in appropriate scientific disciplines to address the Nation's biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs. In order to accomplish this goal, NRSA training programs are designed to train individuals to conduct research and to prepare for research careers. More information about NRSA programs may be found at the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) website.

The NRSA program has been the primary means of supporting predoctoral and postdoctoral research training programs since enactment of the NRSA legislation in 1974. Institutional NRSA programs allow the Training Program Director/Principal Investigator (Training PD/PI) to select trainees and develop an enhanced program of coursework, mentored research experiences, and technical and professional skills development appropriate for the appointed trainees that provides added value to already existing programs.

The grant offsets the cost of stipends, tuition and fees, and training related expenses, including health insurance, for the appointed trainees in accordance with the approved NIH support levels.

This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects.

The NOFO is expected to be published in February 2025 with an expected application due date in May 2025.

This NOFO will utilize the T32 activity code. Details of the planned NOFO are provided below.

Research Initiative Details

To help diversify NIA’s training ecosystem and expand pathways for investigators in aging research, the NOFO will invite applications to establish new (Type 1) institutional training programs in high-priority, aging-focused research areas for NIA (e.g., palliative care, global health and cross-national comparisons, clinical trials methods, multiple chronic conditions, biomarkers of aging, and others).

Renewal (Type 2) applications will not be allowed.

Applicants will be encouraged to consult NIH RePORTER to ensure the training program they propose to develop is distinct from other training programs at their institution as well as from training programs funded by NIA at other institutions.

Institutions that have not previously held NIH- or NIA-funded T32 programs will be especially encouraged to apply to the NOFO.

The NOFO will encourage multiple PDs/PIs applications, especially when each PD/PI brings a unique perspective and skill set that will enhance training.

The NOFO will only support training programs focused on general aging research topics. Institutions interested in developing training programs focused on Alzheimer's disease and Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (AD/ADRD) are encouraged to consider applying through PA-23-048 or PAR-24-121.

Funding Information

Estimated Total Funding

NIA intends to commit approximately $1,188,000 in fiscal year 2026.

Expected Number of Awards

NIA intends to fund approximately 3 awards.

Estimated Award Ceiling

Application budgets are not limited, but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.

Recipients are expected to be familiar with and comply with applicable cost policies and the NRSA Guidelines (NIH Grants Policy Statement - Institutional Research Training Grants). Funds may be used only for those expenses that are directly related to and necessary for the research training and must be expended in conformance with OMB Cost Principles, the NIH Grants Policy Statement, and the NRSA regulations, policies, guidelines, and conditions set forth in this document.

Primary Assistance Listing Number(s)

93.866

Anticipated Eligible 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)
Small Business
For-Profit Organization (Other than Small Business)
State Government
Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized)
County governments
Independent school districts
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organization (Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
U.S. Territory or Possession
Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entity (Foreign Organization)
Regional Organization
Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government

Applications are not being solicited at this time.

Inquiries

Please direct all inquiries to:

Laura Major, DrPH
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
[email protected]