Diet Composition and Energy Balance (R01)

OBJECTIVES:
This funding opportunity invites research applications
investigating the role of diet composition in energy balance,
including studies in both animals and humans.  Collaborations between
basic and clinical researchers, which explore mechanisms underlying
differences in response to diet composition, are particularly
encouraged.  Both short and longer-term studies are encouraged,
ranging from basic studies investigating the impact of micro-or
macronutrient composition on appetite, metabolism, and energy
expenditure through clinical studies evaluating the efficacy of diets
differing in micro- or macronutrient composition, absorption, dietary
variety, or energy density for weight loss or weight maintenance. 

Deadline(s):      06/05/2007
                 10/05/2007
                 06/05/2008
                 10/05/2008
                 02/05/2009
                 06/05/2009
                 10/05/2009
                 02/05/2010
                 09/01/2007
                 01/02/2008
                 05/01/2008
                 09/01/2008
                 01/02/2009
                 05/01/2009
                 01/02/2010
                 02/05/2008
                 09/01/2009

ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants are: for-profit or non-profit organizations;
public/State-controlled institutions of higher education;  private
institutions of higher education; units of State and local
governments; units of State and local Tribal government;
Hispanic-serving institutions; Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs); Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving
Institutions; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs);
Small Business; eligible agencies of the Federal government; domestic
or foreign institutions/organizations; and faith-based or
community-based organizations. More than one PD/PI, or multiple
PDs/PIs, may be designated on the application for projects that
require a “team science” approach that clearly does not fit the
single-PD/PI model.

FUNDING
This program will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award
mechanism. Applications submitted in response to this announcement
must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the SF424
Research and Related (R&R) forms and SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.
Because the nature and scope of the proposed research will vary from
application to application, it is anticipated that the size and
duration of each award will also vary. F&A costs requested by
consortium participants are not included in the direct cost
limitation. 

Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program

Purpose of Program: The purpose of the DRRP program is to plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most severe disabilities, and to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. DRRPs carry out one or more of the following types of activities, as specified and defined in 34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19: Research, development, demonstration, training, dissemination, utilization, and technical assistance. An applicant for assistance under this program must demonstrate in its application how it will address, in whole or in part, the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds (34 CFR 350.40(a)).

Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 30, 2007

Eligible Applicants

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Special district governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Private institutions of higher education
City or township governments
County governments
State governments
Independent school districts
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses

Alcohol and other drug prevention models on college campuses CFDA 84.184N

Purpose of Program: The goals of this program are to identify models of effective campus-based alcohol and other drug prevention programs and disseminate information about these programs to other colleges and universities where similar efforts may be adopted.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 9, 2007.

Eligible Applicants

Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Absolute Priority: For FY 2007 and any subsequent year in which we make awards on the basis of the list of unfunded applications from this competition.

Under this priority the Department provides funding to IHEs that have been implementing effective alcohol and other drug prevention programs on their campuses. An IHE that receives funding under this priority must identify, enhance, further evaluate, and disseminate information about an effective alcohol or other drug prevention program being implemented
on its campus.
To meet the priority, applicants mustprovide in their application—
(1) A description of an alcohol or other drug prevention program that has been implemented for at least two full academic years on the applicant’s campus;
(2) Evidence of the effectiveness of the program on the applicant’s campus;
(3) A plan to enhance and further evaluate the program during the project period; and
(4) A plan to disseminate information to assist other IHEs in implementing a similar program.

Parent Information and Training Program--Technical Assistance

This program is designed to support projects that provide training and information to enable individuals with disabilities, and the parents, family members, guardians, advocates, or other authorized representatives of the individuals, to participate more effectively with professionals in meeting the vocational, independent living, and rehabilitation needs of individuals with disabilities.

Deadline for Transmittal of
Applications: March 14, 2007.

Eligible Applicants: Private nonprofit
organizations that meet the
requirements in section 303(c)(4) of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended
(Act).

International Research and Studies Program CFDA 84.017A

The International Research and Studies Program provides grants to conduct research and studies to improve and strengthen instruction in modern foreign languages, area studies, and other international fields.

Deadline for Transmittal of
Applications: March 12, 2007.

Eligible Applicants: Public and
private agencies, organizations,
institutions, and individuals.

Competitive Preference Priority 1—Instructional Materials Applications
This priority is:The development and publication of instructional materials that serve to enhance international understanding for use by students and teachers of the following critical language areas: Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, as well as Indic, Iranian, and Turkic language families.

Competitive Preference Priority 2—Research, Surveys and Studies Applications
This priority is: Research, surveys, proficiency assessments, or studies that foster
linkages between K–12 and postsecondary language training.