Social Network Analysis and Health (R01)

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Executive Summary

* Purpose. This FOA encourages research that aims to accomplish one or more specific goals: (1) generate new theories that would enhance the capabilities and value of Social Network Analysis (SNA); (2) address fundamental questions about social interactions and processes in social networks; (3) address fundamental questions about social networks in relation to health and health-related behaviors; (4) develop innovative methodologies and technologies to facilitate, improve, and expand the capabilities of SNA.

* Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the R01 grant mechanism and runs in parallel with a FOA of identical scientific scope, PAR-10-146, that encourages applications under the R21 grant mechanism.

* Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. 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. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the mechanism numbers, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received.

* Budget and Project Period. The total project period for an application submitted in response to this funding opportunity may not exceed 5 years. Applicants for an R01 award are not limited in dollars but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.

* Application Research Strategy Length. The R01 Research Strategy section may not exceed 12 pages, including tables, graphs, figures, diagrams, and charts. See Table of Page Limits.

* Eligible Institutions/Organizations. Institutions/organizations listed in Section III, 1.A. are eligible to apply.

* Eligible Project Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs). Individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research are invited to work with their institution/organization to develop an application for support. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support.

* Number of PDs/PIs. More than one PD/PI (i.e., multiple PDs/PIs) may be designated on the application.

* Number of Applications. Applicants may submit more than one application, provided that each application is scientifically distinct.

* Resubmissions. Applicants may submit a resubmission application, but such application must include an Introduction addressing the previous peer review critique (Summary Statement). See new NIH policy on resubmission (amended) applications (NOT-OD-09-003, NOT-OD-09-016).

* Renewals. Applicants may submit a renewal application.

* Special Date(s). This FOA uses non-standard due dates. See Receipt, Review and Anticipated Start Dates

* Application Materials. See Section IV.1 for application materials.

* General Information. For general information on SF424 (R&R) Application and Electronic Submission, see these Web sites:
o SF424 (R&R) Application and Electronic Submission Information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/424/index.htm
o General information on Electronic Submission of Grant Applications: http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/

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