Interventions to Reduce Sleep Health Disparities (R01 - Clinical Trials Optional)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Funding amount is not limited but must reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.
Maximum project period is 5 years.
Support non-pharmacological interventions to promote sleep health.
Reduce sleep health disparities and examine sleep as a modifiable factor for health outcomes.
Populations experiencing health disparities, including racial and ethnic minorities.
Institutions and organizations involved in health research and intervention.
Eligible organization types include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, local and state governments, and tribal governments.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply.
Applications must be from U.S.-based organizations.
Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Projects must focus on non-pharmacological interventions addressing sleep health disparities.
Interventions should consider social and environmental determinants of health.
Application budgets are not limited but must reflect actual project needs.
No cost-sharing is required.
Application due dates are set for January 5, 2025, and September 7, 2027.
All applications are due by 5:00 PM local time of the applicant organization.
Applicant organizations may submit more than one application, provided each is scientifically distinct.
The NIH will not accept duplicate or overlapping applications.
Applications must follow the instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.
Specific forms include SF424(R&R) and PHS 398.
Applications will be evaluated based on significance, innovation, approach, investigator expertise, and environment.
Applications will undergo peer review by appropriate Scientific Review Groups.
Expected application count is around 100.
Scientific and technical merit of the proposed project will be a key consideration.
Relevance to program priorities will also influence funding decisions.
Interventions must engage communities affected by sleep health disparities.
Research designs should ensure rigor and transparency.
Non-domestic entities are excluded, limiting international collaboration.
Complexity of sleep health disparities may pose challenges in intervention design.
Collaboration with community organizations is encouraged for effective intervention design.
Strong community engagement may enhance application competitiveness.
Lack of prior experience in similar research may disadvantage applicants.
Engagement with affected communities is crucial for successful interventions.
Rigorous research design and methodology will enhance credibility.
Avoid submitting overlapping applications.
Ensure compliance with all application instructions to prevent delays.
Begin the registration process early to avoid delays.
Consult with NIH program staff for guidance on application development.
Highlight unique aspects of proposed interventions that address community needs.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the target population's challenges.