Office of Dietary Supplements
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) supports projects to advance dietary supplement research; identifies gaps and opportunities for dietary supplement research; develops, coordinates, and implements research initiatives with NIH Institutes and Centers and other partners; promotes multidisciplinary research and collaboration; advances research on the biological effects, composition, safety, efficacy, and population use of dietary supplements; strengthens methodological approaches, scientific best practices, and research capacity; supports innovative use of publicly available dietary supplement databases; and communicates research findings to improve the scientific understanding of dietary supplements and their role in health.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
Awards can be made to domestic, public or private, non-profit or profit organization, institution of higher learning, university, hospital, laboratory, or other institution including state and local units of government and tribal entities. Some initiatives will accept applications from foreign organizations. Additional details on eligibility will be specified in the funding opportunity announcement.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Competitive peer reviewed applications are reviewed for scientific and technical merit by a scientific review group; and for program relevance by a national advisory council/board. Administrative supplements are reviewed for merit and relevance by NIH scientific staff.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) supports projects and activities that seek to advance the scientific understanding of dietary supplements and apply that knowledge to improve health across the lifespan. ODS coordinates and supports dietary supplement research across NIH and with other federal and non-federal partners to evaluate the safety, efficacy, quality, and biological effects of dietary supplements, strengthen the evidence base, and inform research, clinical practice, and public health. ODS programs are unique because they identify and support cross-cutting dietary supplement research priorities, foster multidisciplinary collaboration, catalyze innovative research to address critical knowledge gaps and emerging public health concerns, and strengthen the capacity of the dietary supplement research enterprise.
Mission Categories
Primary: General Health and Medical
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
To support research and other projects that strengthen knowledge and understanding of dietary supplements and translation of that knowledge into effective prevention strategies
Restrictions
Awards are limited by availability of funds. Specific restrictions are outlined in each funding opportunity announcement.
Required Documentation
Applications must be submitted in compliance with instructions provided with each initiative.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements