Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Dose Response and Efficacy Studies on the Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Functional Outcomes in Elderly (U01)

Release Date: April 5, 2013
Estimated Publication Date of Announcement: Summer 2013
First Estimated Application Due Date: August 14, 2013
Earliest Estimated Award Date: February 2014
Earliest Estimated Start Date: April 2014

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to solicit applications to conduct a clinical trial(s) on effects of vitamin D supplementation on falls and gait speed in older community dwelling individuals. The goal is to determine the dose-response and efficacy of vitamin D supplementation on falls. This initiative will support one multisite award. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consider advanced, cost-efficient designs that include a dose-ranging phase followed by an efficacy phase for select doses. This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. 

The FOA is expected to be published in May 2013 with an anticipated receipt date in August 2013.

This FOA will utilize the U01 activity code. Details of the planned Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) are provided below.

This Notice encourages investigators with expertise in endocrinology, vitamin D metabolism, geriatrics, biostatistics, clinical-trial design and implementation, data management, central-laboratory procedures, and functional assessment.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOT BEING SOLICITED AT THIS TIME.

Please direct all inquiries to:

Judith S. Hannah, Ph.D.
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Telephone: (301) 435-0044
FAX: (301) 402-1784
Email: hannahj@nia.nih.gov