Harmonization of Longitudinal Cross-National Surveys of Aging (R21)

-Purpose. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant applications from applicant organizations that propose ex ante or ex post harmonization of nationally representative panel surveys on aging with the Health and Retirement Study or international studies that utilize a survey instrument that is harmonized with the Health and Retirement Study. -Mechanism of Support. This FOA will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism. -Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The FOA will support up to $1 million per year in total costs over two years for all projects awarded under this FOA. 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.