NACA meeting: September 22-23, 2009

Purpose – This initiative invites R01 applications for the development of multidisciplinary collaborations among existing longitudinal twin and family studies, with a focus on social and behavioral factors associated with aging outcomes. This FOA is intended to lay the foundation for future studies of the role of gene-environment interplay in accounting for links between social experiences and physical health, functionality, and psychological well-being in midlife and older age.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Erica L. Spotts, Ph.D.
Division of Behavioral and Social Research
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 533
Bethesda, MD 20892-9201
Telephone: (301) 451-4503
Fax: 301-402-0051
Email: spottse@mail.nih.gov

Purpose – This initiative invites applications that propose to translate basic findings from Behavioral Economics into behavior change interventions targeting health behaviors associated with chronic health conditions of mid-life and older age. Applications will propose small pilot clinical trials or demonstration projects based on collaborations between individuals with expertise in behavioral economics and psychologists or clinicians with expertise in aging or implementing behavioral interventions.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Dr. Jonathan W. King
Division of Behavioral and Social Research
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Ave., Room 533
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Telephone: (301) 402-4156
Fax: (301) 402-0051
Email: kingjo@nia.nih.gov

Purpose – The purpose of this FOA is to determine the degree and patterns of familial transmission and aggregation of exceptional longevity and healthy survival to advanced age as characterized by a variety of phenotypic measures, with a further goal of also understanding potential genetic factors that contribute to exceptional survival.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Ms. Winifred K. Rossi
Deputy Director, Division of Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Ave., Room 3C307
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Telephone: (301) 496-3836
FAX: (301) 402-1784
Email: winnie_rossi@nih.gov

Purpose – This FOA invites research applications that focus on the identification and characterization of new invertebrate models for investigating the biology of aging and the genetics behind this process. Applications focusing on models that are currently in extensive use in the aging field will be considered non-responsive to this FOA.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Mahadev Murthy, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Program Director
Division of Aging Biology (DAB)
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Ave., Room 2C231
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Tel: (301) 496-6402
Fax: (301) 402-5997
E-Mail: mmurthy@mail.nih.gov

Purpose – This initiative invites institutional career development award applications for Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (BIRCWH) Career Development Programs, hereafter termed "Programs." Programs will support mentored research career development of junior faculty members, known as BIRCWH Scholars, who have recently completed clinical training or postdoctoral fellowships, and who will be engaged in interdisciplinary basic, translational, behavioral, clinical, and/or health services research relevant to women's health or sex/gender factors.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Robin Barr, Ph.D.
Division of Extramural Activities
National Institute on Aging
Room 2C218
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Room 2C218
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205 (use Bethesda, MD 20814 for express mailing)
Telephone: (301) 496-9322
Fax: (301) 402-2945
Email: BarrR@nia.nih.gov

Purpose – This initiative is supported by funds provided to the NIH under the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009. The purpose of this pilot program is to address the funding gap between promising research and development (R&D) and transitioning to the market -- often called the “Valley of Death -- by contributing to the critical funding needed by applicants to pursue the next appropriate milestone(s) toward ultimate commercialization; i.e., to carry out later stage research activities necessary to that end.

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Purpose – This initiative invites grant applications from small business concerns that propose to accelerate innovation through high risk, high reward research and development (R&D) that has commercial potential and is relevant to the mission of the NIH. The Small Business Catalyst Award is further expected to support entrepreneurs of exceptional creativity, drawn from scientific and technological environments beyond NIH, who propose pioneering and possibly transformative approaches to addressing major biomedical or behavioral challenges with the potential for downstream commercial development.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Dr. Michael-David A.R.R. Kerns
National Institute on Aging, NIH
Gateway Building, Suite 2C218
7201 Wisconsin Ave., MSC 9205
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Phone: 301-496-9322
Fax: 301-402-2945
Email: mk417e@nih.gov

Purpose – The purpose of the Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) program is to stimulate research in educational institutions that provide baccalaureate or advanced degrees for a significant number of the Nation's research scientists, but that have not been major recipients of NIH support. These AREA grants create opportunities for scientists and institutions otherwise unlikely to participate extensively in NIH programs, to contribute to the Nation's biomedical and behavioral research effort. AREA grants are intended to support small-scale health-related research projects proposed by faculty members of eligible, domestic institutions.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Robin Barr, Ph.D.
Division of Extramural Activities
National Institute on Aging
Room 2C218
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Room 2C218
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205 (use Bethesda, MD 20814 for express mailing)
Telephone: (301) 496-9322
Fax: (301) 402-2945
Email: BarrR@nia.nih.gov

Purpose – The overall purpose of this five year Human Connectome Project (HCP) is to develop and share knowledge about the structural and functional connectivity of the human brain. Under this initiative, “connectivity” is defined at the level showing structural and/or functional linkages from one major subdivision (cortical areas or subcortical nuclei) of the brain to others. It is recognized that many current technologies are best suited to collect data from cerebral cortex, though, to the extent that it is possible, subcortical connectomic data are also of great interest to the Project.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Bradley Wise, Ph.D.
National Institute on Aging
NIH, DHHS
Gateway Building, Suite 350
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, MSC 9205
Bethesda, MD 20892
Tel: 301-496-9350

Purpose – The purpose of this FOA is to provide infrastructure support in specific emerging interdisciplinary areas of behavioral and social research in aging using the NIH Resource-Related Research Project (R24) mechanism. The infrastructure support will facilitate research networks through meetings, conferences, small scale pilots, training, and dissemination to encourage growth and development in specified emerging areas and resources.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Lis Nielsen, Ph.D.
Division of Behavioral and Social Research
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Ave., #533
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Telephone: (301) 402-4156
Fax: (301) 402-0051
Email: nielsenli@nia.nih.gov

Purpose – The purpose of this FOA is to encourage aging-relevant research elucidating the underlying mechanisms and processes that link psychosocial stressors to health outcomes in older individuals. Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research at multiple levels of analysis in animal models and in humans, integrating neuroscience and biological processes with behavioral and psychosocial approaches is strongly encouraged. Longitudinal research capturing processes of cumulative exposure to psychosocial stressors and dysregulation, and research exploring resilience and vulnerability risk factors underlying individual variability in stress-linked diseases in aging also are particularly encouraged.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Suzana S. Petanceska, Ph.D.
Division of Neuroscience
National Institute on Aging
Gateway Building, Suite 350
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, MSC 9205
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Telephone: (301) 496-9350
FAX: (301) 496-1494
Email: petanceskas@mail.nih.gov

Purpose – This initiative encourages multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research to elucidate how Apolipoprotein E, lipoprotein receptors and CNS lipid homeostasis influence brain aging and the transition to neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The ultimate goal is to gain an in depth understanding of the mechanisms by which the Apolipoprotein E e4 allele confers increased AD risk for the purpose of advancing the overall search for efficacious AD treatments and Apolipoprotein E e4-directed therapeutics in particular.

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Purpose – These FOAs encourage applications that propose to 1) elucidate specific alterations in bioenergetics related to increased fatigability and activity limitations; 2) develop and evaluate improved measures of fatigability related to bioenergetics; 3) evaluate interventions for increased fatigability and activity limitations that target alterations in bioenergetics and lead to improved quality of life.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Basil Eldadah, MD, PhD
Division of Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, 3C-307
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Phone: (301) 496-6761
Fax: (301) 402-1784
Email: eldadahb@nia.nih.gov

Purpose – These FOAs encourage proposals to study the mechanisms and processes by which aging and/or age-related diseases and conditions affect the experience of pain, and to evaluate existing or new pain assessment methods and management approaches, especially in older adults. Human and animal model studies are appropriate for this FOA.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Wen G. Chen, Ph.D.
Division of Neuroscience
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 350
Bethesda, MD 20892
Telephone: (301) 496-9350
FAX: (301) 496-1494
Email: chenw@nia.nih.gov

Purpose – These FOA s invites research applications in both animal models and in humans, addressing the etiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, consequences, prevention, or treatment of CKD in older patients. Applications should focus on the 1) biology and pathophysiology of CKD in animal models; 2) etiology and pathophysiology of CKD in the elderly; 3) epidemiology and risk factors for the development of CKD with advancing age; and/or 4) diagnosis, medical management and clinical outcomes of CKD in this population.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Susan G. Nayfield, M.D., M.Sc.
Chief, Geriatrics Branch
Division of Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 3C-307
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Phone: (301) 496-6761
Fax: (301) 402-1784
E-mail: nayfiels@mail.nih.gov

Purpose – The purpose of the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (Kirschstein-NRSA) is to provide support to individuals for combined MD/PhD and other dual doctoral degree training (e.g. DO/PhD, DDS/PhD, AuD/PhD). The participating Institutes award this Kirschstein-NRSA individual fellowship (F30) to qualified applicants with the potential to become productive, independent, highly trained physician-scientists and other clinician-scientists, including patient-oriented researchers in their scientific mission areas.

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Purpose – The purpose of this individual predoctoral research training fellowship is to provide support for promising doctoral candidates who will be performing dissertation research and training in scientific health-related fields relevant to the missions of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) during the tenure of the award.

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Purpose – The purpose of this individual predoctoral research training fellowship is to improve the diversity of the health-related research workforce by supporting the training of predoctoral students from groups that have been shown to be underrepresented. Such candidates include individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Detailed eligibility criteria are described in the full announcement.

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Purpose – The purpose of this individual postdoctoral research training fellowship is to provide support to promising Fellowship Applicants with the potential to become productive, independent investigators in scientific health-related research fields relevant to the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers.

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Purpose – The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards individual senior level research training fellowships to experienced scientists who wish to make major changes in the direction of their research careers or who wish to broaden their scientific background by acquiring new research capabilities as independent investigators in research fields relevant to the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Chyren Hunter, Ph.D.
Division of Extramural Activities
Gateway Building, Room 2C218
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, MSC 9205
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Use Bethesda MD 20814 for express mailing
Office phone: 301-496-9322
E-mail: Hunterc@nia.nih.gov

Purpose – This initiative invites applications under the NIH Clinical Trial Planning Grant Program, the purpose of which is to provide support for the development of a Phase III clinical trial. This includes the establishment of the research team, the development of tools for data management and oversight of the research, the definition of recruitment strategies, and the finalization of the protocol and other essential elements of the study included in a manual of operations/procedures. The Clinical Trial Planning Grant is not designed for the collection of preliminary data or the conduct of pilot studies to support the rationale for a clinical trial.

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Purpose – This initiative supports small research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources. Investigator-initiated research, also known as unsolicited research, is research funded as a result of an investigator submitting a research grant application to NIH in an investigator’s area of interest and competency. The R03 grant mechanism supports different types of projects including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology.

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Purpose – The Exploratory/Developmental Grant (R21) mechanism is intended to encourage exploratory and developmental research projects by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of these projects. These studies may involve considerable risk but may lead to a breakthrough in a particular area, or to the development of novel techniques, agents, methodologies, models, or applications that could have a major impact on a field of biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research.

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Purpose – The NIH is interested in promoting research and developments in biomedical informatics and computational biology that will support rapid progress in areas of scientific opportunity in biomedical research. As defined here, biomedical informatics and computational biology includes database design, graphical interfaces, querying approaches, data retrieval, data visualization and manipulation, data integration through the development of integrated analytical tools, and tools for electronic collaboration, as well as computational and mathematical research including the development of structural, functional, integrative, and analytical computational models and simulations.

Scientific/Research Contact:
José M. Velázquez, Ph.D.
Director, Cell Biology Program
Division of Aging Biology
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 2C231
Bethesda, MD 20892
Tel : 301-496-6428
Fax: 301-402-0010

Purpose – This initiative encourages investigator-initiated R01 applications that propose hypothesis-driven research using erythroid cells. The aim of this program is to support research efforts towards a complete description of the molecular and cellular components of erythropoiesis and how these components contribute to erythropoiesis. and cytokine determinants in the erythroid lineages so that new therapeutics may be developed to measure and combat anemia.

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Purpose – The purpose of this funding opportunity is to facilitate the development of small molecule probes that will add a pharmacological dimension to basic neuroscience work, and enable proof-of-principle studies linking nervous system therapeutic targets, mechanisms or phenotypes to disease onset or progression.

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Purpose – This announcement covers broad-based research in biomedical informatics and computational biology, and is coordinated by the NIH Biomedical Information Science and Technology Initiative (BISTI) committee. Through this and related opportunities, Institutes and Centers of the NIH offer support for: fundamental research in biomedical informatics and computational biology; development of new computational tools and technologies; and applications of computational technologies to a particular domain area(s) in biomedical research. See www.bisti.nih.gov for more information.

Scientific/Research Contact:
José M. Velázquez, Ph.D.
Director, Cell Biology Program
Division of Aging Biology
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 2C231
Bethesda, MD 20892
Tel : 301-496-6428
Fax: 301-402-0010
Email: jvelazqu@mail.nih.gov

Purpose – These two funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) solicit Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) that propose innovative research in biomedical informatics and computational biology to promote the progress of biomedical research.

Scientific/Research Contact:
José M. Velázquez, Ph.D.
Director, Cell Biology Program
Division of Aging Biology
National Institute on Aging
7201 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 2C231
Bethesda, MD 20892
Tel : 301-496-6428
Fax: 301-402-0010
Email: jvelazqu@mail.nih.gov

Purpose – These initiatives seek innovative research to enhance the quality of measurements of dietary intake and physical activity. Applications submitted under this FOA may include development of: novel assessment approaches; better methods to evaluate instruments; assessment tools for culturally diverse populations or various age groups, including older adults; improved technology or applications of existing technology; statistical methods to assess or correct for measurement errors or biases, methods to investigate the multidimensionality of diet and physical activity behavior through pattern analysis; or integrated measurement of diet and physical activity along with the environmental context of such behaviors.

Scientific/Research Contact:
Chhanda Dutta, Ph.D.
Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology Program
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 3E-327, MSC 9205
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205
Telephone: (301) 435-3048
Fax: (301) 402-1784
Email: duttac@mail.nih.gov

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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Contract Solicitation (PHS 2010-1) Now Available

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08/12/2009

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Reminder: Investigators Should Update their eRA Commons Profiles to Include Degree and Residency Completion Dates

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08/06/2009

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Reminder of NIH Requirements for Submission of Financial, Administrative, and Scientific Closeout Reports in a Timely and Accurate Fashion

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07/31/2009

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Recovery Act of 2009: Information on Quarterly Reporting Requirements for NIH Award Recipients

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07/23/2009

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NIH Enhances Process of Notice of Award (NoA) Email Notifications

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07/22/2009

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Important Registration Reminders for Businesses Submitting in Response to New Recovery Act Funding Opportunity Announcements

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07/15/2009

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Status of Applications and Awards under the New NIH Guidelines for Human Stem Cell Research

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07/08/2009

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Notice of Availability of Vitamin D Standard Reference Material

NOT-OD-09-116

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NIH Guidelines for Human Stem Cell Research

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06/25/2009

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Announcing a Delay in Transition to Electronic Submission of Applications for Institutional Training and Institutional Career Development Programs

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06/18/2009

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NIH Extramural Loan Repayment Programs (LRP)

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06/18/2009

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Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Health Disparities Research (LRP-HDR): Program Specific Information

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06/12/2009

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Announcing New Business Processes and Confirming the Transition of Individual National Research Service Award (NRSA) Fellowship (F) Applications to Electronic Submission

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05/15/2009

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Reminder and Clarification of NIH Policies on Similar, Identical, or Essentially Identical Applications, Submission of Applications Following RFA Review, and Submission of Applications with a Changed Activity Code

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05/08/2009

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Revision of PA-08-191: Research Supplements to Promote Re-Entry into Biomedical and Behavioral Research Careers

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Announcing a new business process for submitting revised abstracts, specific aims, and/or public health relevance statements when changing the scope of proposed research projects

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Error-Correction Window Extended for All Electronic Applications with Submission Deadlines through May 1, 2009

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Development of New Technologies Needed for Studying the Human Microbiome (R21)

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Notice of Intent to Publish a Request for Applications (RFA) for the 2010 NIH Directors Pioneer Award Program (DP1)

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Notice of Correction to Award Information for PAR-08-024 Assay Development for High Throughput Molecular Screening

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Notice of Opportunity for Fast Track Entry of Assay Projects for High Throughput Screening into the NIH Roadmap Molecular Libraries Probe Production Centers Network

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Notice of Intent to Publish a Request for Applications (RFA) for the 2010 NIH Directors New Innovator Award Program (DP2)

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Notice of Change to Application Instructions for the 2009 NIH Directors New Innovator Award (DP2)