Excerpts from the NIH GUIDE- March 22, 2008 – August 15, 2008
Includes Notices and Initiatives: Requests for Applications (RFAs) and Program Announcements (PAs), published since the May 2008 Council presentation of the Director’s Status Report (DSR) to the National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA).
Also check our NIA website for Funding Opportunities.
(Shown here are selected Notices and Initiatives relevant to NIA/National Institutes of Health/DHHS).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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NIA & NIH INITIATIVES - Not Roadmap-related
- FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – RFAs (NIA's)
- FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – RFAs (NIH's)
- FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – RFAs (Other ICs')
- FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – PAs/PARs/PASs (NIA's)
- FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – PAs/PARs/PASs (NIH's)
- FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – PAs/PARs/PASs (Other IC's)
- NOTICES ISSUED BY NIA
- NOTICES ISSUED BY NIH
- NOTICES -Issued by Other ICs at NIH with NIA involvement.
- NIH ROADMAP INITIATIVES - Roadmap-related
NIA & NIH INITIATIVES - Not Roadmap-related
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A. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – RFAs (NIA's ) - those issued by NIA as the primary IC (Announcements are sorted by release date. Most recent announcements are at the top of this list.) |
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Expiration Date |
Activity Code(s) | Title |
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NIA |
07/23/2008 |
10/03/2008 |
11/04/2008 |
R01 |
Neural and Behavioral Profiles of Cognitive Aging (R01) |
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Purpose. This initiative invites applications for research examining the neural and behavioral signatures of age-related changes in cognition, with particular emphasis on the determination of characteristics that distinguish healthy age-related cognitive change from pathological cognitive change. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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NIA |
07/09/2008 |
n/a |
11/04/2008 |
K08, K23 |
Paul B. Beeson Career Development Awards in Aging (K08 & K23) |
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Purpose. This program provides three to five years of mentored career development support to clinically-trained faculty members in strong research environments to enable them to gain skills and experience in aging research, under the guidance of a mentor or mentors, and to establish an independent program of research in this field. It also includes an annual meeting that allows opportunities to partner with national mentors and fellow awardees. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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3 |
NIA |
07/07/2008 |
09/30/2008 |
11/01/2008 |
R01 |
Social Neuroscience of Aging (R01) |
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Purpose. The purpose of this initiative is to stimulate investigations in the area of Social Neuroscience of Aging. It invites R01 applications for research examining the neurobiological and genetic foundations and correlates of social behaviors and social relationships of relevance to aging, with particular emphasis on the mechanisms and pathways linking social behaviors and social relationships to the physical health, functionality, and psychological well-being of middle-aged and older adults. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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4 |
NIA |
07/03/2008 |
10/03/2008 |
11/04/2008 |
R01 |
Interventions to Remediate Age-related Cognitive Decline (R01) |
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Purpose. The purpose of this initiative is to identify new candidate interventions for age-related cognitive decline that would be appropriate for future testing in a randomized clinical trial (RCT). Scientific/Research Contact: |
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5 |
NIA |
06/13/2008 |
09/29/2008 |
10/30/2008 |
R01 |
Development of Models to Forecast Medicare Expenditures (R01) |
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Purpose. The purpose of this initiative is to solicit applications for research projects (R01) to develop models that forecast Medicare expenditures or provide insight into key aspects of the forecasting of Medicare expenditures (e.g. cost growth and population aging). Scientific/Research Contact: |
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NIA |
06/11/2008 |
n/a |
11/01/2008 |
P30 |
Roybal Centers for Translational Research on Aging (P30) |
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Purpose. The purpose of this initiative is to invite applications using the NIH Research and Development Core Center Grant (P30) award mechanism to support Edward R. Roybal Centers for Translation Research in the Behavioral and Social Sciences of Aging. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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NIA |
06/10/2008 |
n/a |
10/31/2008 |
P30 |
Centers on the Demography and Economics of Aging (P30) |
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Purpose. This initiative solicits Research and Development Center (P30) grant applications in the areas of demography and economics of aging, including relevant interdisciplinary areas rooted in population-based social science research. Center grant applications must include two mandatory cores and may choose among four optional cores. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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NIA |
04/25/2008 |
n/a |
11/08/2008 |
U01 |
Consortium for Clinical Trials on Anemia in Older Persons (U01) |
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Purpose. This initiative invites applications for a clinical trials consortium to facilitate clinical trials on anemia in older persons consistent with the recommendations of the NIA Advisory Panel. During the six-year support period, the awardee will develop protocols and study procedures and implement several phase II clinical trials on effects of interventions against anemia or low normal hemoglobin levels on hematologic, clinical, and functional outcomes in older persons. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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NIA |
04/11/2008 |
09/30/2008 |
10/31/2008 |
R21 |
Development of New Tools for Cell Fate Determination and Tissue Homeostasis in the Aged (R21) |
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Purpose. This initiative invites Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21) applications from institutions/organizations that propose to develop tools to track cell fate determination (cell lineage) and to determine cell life spans in normal tissue homeostasis and in response to injury or disease in the elderly. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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B. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES –RFAs (NIH's) Not Roadmap-related-those issued by NIH that are not Roadmap-related, in which NIA is involved. |
| C. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – RFAs (NIH's )–issued by Other ICs with NIA involvement. (Announcements are sorted by release date. Most recent announcements are at the top of this list.) | |||||||
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Announcement Number |
Issuing Organization | Release Date | Opening Date | Expiration Date | Activity Code(s) | Title |
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NIGMS |
08/15/2008 |
09/29/2008 |
10/29/2008 |
R01 |
Exceptional, Unconventional Research Enabling Knowledge Acceleration (EUREKA) (R01) |
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Purpose. This initiative solicits applications from institutions/organizations proposing exceptionally innovative research on novel hypotheses or difficult problems, solutions to which would have an extremely high impact on biomedical or biobehavioral research that is germane to the mission of one or more of the participating NIH Institutes. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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NIDDK |
07/16/2008 |
10/25/2008 |
11/26/2008 |
U34 |
Implementation Planning Grants for Educational, Behavioral, or Social Studies for Translation of Genetic Factors in Common Diseases (U34) |
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Purpose. This initiative solicits Implementation Planning Grant (U34) applications from institutions/ organizations that propose to plan for multicenter research on a) educational and communication initiatives for health care providers and consumers regarding interpretation of and findings from genetic studies of common diseases and the results of their dissemination and b) behavioral or psychosocial aspects of clinical application of genetic findings. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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NIDDK |
07/16/2008 |
10/25/2008 |
11/26/2008 |
R21 |
Translation of Common Disease Genetics into Clinical Applications (R21) |
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Purpose. This initiative solicits Exploratory/Developmental Clinical Research Grant (R21) applications from institutions/ organizations that propose a) clinical studies using information from genome wide association or other genetic studies in common diseases; b) development and assessment of diagnostic, clinical trial, epidemiologic and risk analytic tools for use in clinical research or practice; and c) cost-effectiveness studies of clinical applications of genetic information. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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NIGMS |
07/14/2008 |
09/22/2008 |
10/23/2008 |
R01 |
Research on Causal Factors and Interventions that Promote and Support the Careers of Women in Biomedical and Behavioral Science and Engineering (R01) |
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Purpose. The purpose of this initiative is to support research on: 1) causal factors explaining the current patterns observed in the careers of women in biomedical and behavioral science and engineering and variation across different subgroups and 2) the efficacy of programs designed to support the careers of women in these disciplines. Causal factors include individual characteristics, family and economic circumstances, disciplinary culture or practices, and features of the broader social and cultural context. Research on variation among underrepresented minority women and socioeconomically disadvantaged women is encouraged. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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| D. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – PAs/PARs/PASs (NIA's). (Announcements are sorted by release date. Most recent announcements are at the top of this list.) | |||||||
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Announcement Number |
Issuing Organization | Release Date | Opening Date | Expiration Date | Activity Code(s) | Title |
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NIA |
08/08/2008 |
09/05/2008 |
09/08/2011 |
R01, R21 |
Translational Research at the Aging/Cancer Interface (TRACI) (R01) & (R21) |
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Purpose. These initiatives encourage research grant applications from institutions/organizations that propose translational research in the overlapping areas of human aging and cancer, linking basic and clinical research relevant to the care of older cancer patients through both “bench to bedside” and “bedside to bench” approaches. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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NIA |
04/25/2008 |
05/05/2008 |
05/08/2011 |
R01, R21 |
Transdisciplinary Research on Fatigue and Fatigability in Aging (R01) & (R21) |
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Purpose. The purpose of these initiatives is to encourage submission of exploratory or developmental research applications on fatigue and fatigability in aging. This FOA is intended to promote research studies employing transdisciplinary approaches that could lead to increased understanding of mechanisms contributing to, assessment of, or potential interventions for, increased fatigue or fatigability in older persons. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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| E. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – PAs/PARs/PASs (NIH's) Not Roadmap-related. (Announcements are sorted by release date. Most recent announcements are at the top of this list.) | |||||||
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Announcement Number |
Issuing Organization | Release Date | Opening Date | Expiration Date | Activity Code(s) | Title |
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NIH |
08/01/2008 |
n/a |
09/08/2011 |
T32 |
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grants (T32) |
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Purpose: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will award Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grants (T32) to eligible institutions as the primary means of supporting predoctoral and postdoctoral research training to help ensure that a diverse and highly trained workforce is available to assume leadership roles related to the national biomedical, behavioral and clinical research agenda. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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NIH |
08/01/2008 |
n/a |
09/08/2011 |
T35 |
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Short-Term Institutional Research Training Grants (T35) |
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Purpose: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will award Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Short-Term Institutional Research Training Grants (T35) to eligible institutions to develop or enhance research training opportunities for individuals interested in careers in biomedical, behavioral and clinical research. Many of the NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) use this grant mechanism exclusively to support intensive, short-term research training experiences for students in health professional schools during the summer. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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NIH |
07/02/2008 |
n/a |
09/30/2011 |
R00, R01, RL1, R10, R18, R22, R24, R35, R37, R43, R44, R41, R42, DP1, DP2, P01, PL1, P20, P30, P40, P41, P50, P51, P60, U01, UL1, U10, U19, U41, U42, U54, R15, SC1, SC2, SC3, R03, R21 |
Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research |
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Purpose. These initiatives support NIH efforts to promote diversity in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical and social sciences research workforce. The NIH expects efforts to diversify the workforce to lead to the recruitment of the most talented researchers from all groups; to improve the quality of the educational and training environment; to balance and broaden the perspective in setting research priorities; to improve the ability to recruit subjects from diverse backgrounds into clinical research protocols; and to improve the Nation's capacity to address and eliminate health disparities. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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NIH |
07/02/2008 |
n/a |
09/30/2011 |
R01, RL1, R10, R18, R22, R24, R35, R37, R41, R42, R43, R44, DP1, DP2, P01, PL1, P20, P30, P40, P41, P50, P51, P60, U01, Ul1, U10, U19, U41, U42, U54 |
Research Supplements to Promote Re-Entry into Biomedical and Behavioral Research Careers |
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Purpose. The purpose of these supplements is to encourage such individuals to re-enter research careers within the missions of all the program areas of NIH. This program will provide administrative supplements to existing NIH research grants for the purpose of supporting full-time or part-time research by these individuals in a program geared to bring their existing research skills and knowledge up to date. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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NIH |
04/18/2008 |
n/a |
05/08/2011 |
K24 |
Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (K24) |
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Purpose: The purpose of the Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research is to provide support to mid-career health-professional doctorates or equivalent who are typically at the Associate Professor level or the equivalent for protected time to devote to patient-oriented research (POR) and to act as research mentors primarily for clinical residents, clinical fellows and/or junior clinical faculty. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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NIH |
04/18/2008 |
n/a |
05/08/2011 |
K07 |
Academic Career Award (K07) |
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Purpose: The purpose of the NIH Academic Career Award is to provide support to increase the pool of individuals with academic and research expertise to become academic researchers and to enhance the educational or research capacity at the grantee sponsoring grantee institution. The Academic Career Award supports Development awards for more junior level candidates and Leadership awards for more senior individuals with acknowledged scientific expertise and leadership skills. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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NIH |
04/16/2008 |
04/21/2008 |
05/08/2011 |
R13, U13 |
NIH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (Parent R13/U13) |
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Purpose: The purpose of the NIH Research Conference Grant Program (R13 and U13) is to support high quality conferences/scientific meetings that are relevant to the scientific mission of the NIH and to the public health. A conference/scientific meeting is defined as a gathering, symposium, seminar, scientific meeting, workshop or any other organized, formal meeting where persons assemble to coordinate, exchange, and disseminate information or to explore or clarify a defined subject, problem, or area of knowledge. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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F. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – PAs/PARs/PASs (Other IC's ). (Announcements are sorted by release date. Most recent announcements are at the top of this list.) |
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Announcement Number |
Issuing Organization | Release Date | Opening Date | Expiration Date | Activity Code(s) | Title |
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OBSSR |
08/01/2008 |
09/16/2008 |
09/08/2011 |
R21 |
Using Systems Science Methodologies to Protect and Improve Population Health (R21) |
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Purpose: This initiative solicits Exploratory/Developmental (R21) applications from institutions/organizations that propose to apply one or more specific system science methodologies to public health and health care systems problems and contribute knowledge that will enhance effective decision making around the development of and prioritization of policies, interventions, and programs to improve population health, especially where resources are limited and only a limited number of programs/policies/interventions can be implemented. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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FIC |
07/31/2008 |
08/29/2008 |
09/29/2010 |
R03 |
Fogarty International Research Collaboration – Basic Biomedical (FIRCA-BB) Research Award (R03) |
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Purpose. This initiative facilitates collaborative basic biomedical research between scientists supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and investigators in low- to middle-income countries (LMIC). Scientific/Research Contact: |
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FIC |
07/31/2008 |
08/29/2008 |
09/30/2010 |
R03 |
Fogarty International Research Collaboration – Behavioral and Social Sciences (FIRCA-BSS) Research Award (R03) |
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Purpose. This initiative facilitates collaborative behavioral and social sciences research between scientists supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and investigators in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Scientific/Research Contact: |
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OBSSR |
07/22/2008 |
09/16/2008 |
09/08/2011 |
R01, R21, R03 |
Methodology and Measurement in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (R01), (R21) & (R03) |
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Purpose. The goal of this initiative is to encourage research that will improve the quality and scientific power of data collected in the behavioral and social sciences, relevant to the missions of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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OBSSR |
07/15/2008 |
08/17/2008 |
05/02/2009 |
R41/R42 |
Technological Innovations for Interdisciplinary Research Incorporating the Behavioral and Social Sciences (STTR [R41/R42]) |
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Purpose. The purpose of this initiative is to solicit Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) for development of new, innovative technologies for research integrating human social and/or behavioral science with other disciplines. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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OBSSR |
07/15/2008 |
08/17/2008 |
05/02/2009 |
R43/R44 |
Technological Innovations for Interdisciplinary Research Incorporating the Behavioral and Social Sciences (SBIR [R43/R44]) |
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Purpose. The purpose of this initiative is to solicit Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) for development of new, innovative technologies for research integrating human social and/or behavioral science with other disciplines. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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NCI |
05/02/2008 |
05/16/2008 |
05/08/2011 |
R21 |
Stem Cells and Cancer (R21) |
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Purpose. This initiative intends to stimulate efforts on isolation and characterization of tumor stem cells from a large spectrum of tumors. Such studies are important in order to understand the progression of malignant diseases. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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NIMH |
04/24/2008 |
05/26/2008 |
01/29/2011 |
R21/R33 |
Mouse Models Containing Human Alleles: Novel Tools to Study Brain Function (R21/R33) |
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Purpose. This initiative invites Phased Innovation (R21/R33) grant applications from organizations /institutions that propose the development and characterization of novel mouse models that express human genes or human genetic elements that can aid in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying brain function and the physiological function/significance of gene variants and gene dosage abnormalities that have been identified as possibly being involved in mental disorders, addiction, neurodegenerative disorders of aging, and alcoholism as well as related comorbid conditions. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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NIMH |
04/16/2008 |
07/05/2008 |
05/08/2011 |
R43, R44 |
Probes and Instrumentation for Monitoring and Manipulating Nervous System Plasticity (SBIR [R43/R44]) |
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Purpose: This initiative is released in affiliation with the Neuroscience Blueprint, with Institutes and Centers participating independently. It encourages Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) that propose to focus on the development of tools or techniques that will significantly advance the current state of the art in neuroplasticity research. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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NIMH |
04/09/2008 |
07/05/2008 |
05/08/2011 |
R43/R44 |
Development of PET and SPECT Ligands for Brain Imaging (SBIR [R43/R44]) |
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Purpose. This initiative is intended to stimulate the commercial development of novel radioligands for positron emission tomography (PET) and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging in human brain, and to incorporate pilot or clinical feasibility evaluation in pre-clinical studies, model development, or clinical studies. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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NICHD |
04/09/2008 |
08/24/2008 |
09/25/2010 |
R01 |
Genetic Screens to Enhance Zebrafish Research (R01) |
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Purpose. This FOA encourages investigator-initiated applications designed to exploit the power of the zebrafish as a vertebrate model for biomedical and behavioral research. Applications proposing to develop new genetic screens of high priority to the zebrafish community that will advance the detection and characterization of genes, pathways, and phenotypes of interest in development and aging, organ formation, neural processes, behavior, sensory processes, physiological processes, and disease processes are welcome. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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NCCAM |
04/03/2008 |
05/16/2008 |
05/08/2011 |
R21 |
Exploratory/Developmental Grant for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Studies of Humans (R21) |
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Purpose. This initiative encourages the submission of high quality, preliminary research of humans that will advance the science of CAM. Such studies will ultimately provide a solid foundation and justification for larger, subsequent clinical studies to determine definitively the efficacy and effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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NINR |
03/28/2008 |
05/05/2008 |
05/08/2011 |
R01, R21 |
Symptom Interactions in Cancer and Immune Disorders (R01) & (R21) |
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Purpose. This initiative solicits grant applications from applicant organizations that propose to (a) identify and assess biobehavioral interactions among two or more related and co-occurring symptoms; (b) characterize mechanisms and pathways underlying the symptom interactions; (c) elucidate the level of interaction necessary for categorization as a symptom cluster; and/or (d) design and test interventions targeted to interacting or clustered symptoms that are hypothesized to lead to beneficial patient outcomes. Scientific/Research Contact: |
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| I. NOTICES ISSUED BY OTHER ICs - No Notices in this category during this time period were published. |
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K. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES – PAs/PARs/PASs (NIH's)-Roadmap-related. No PAs/PARs/PASs (NIH's) that were Roadmap-related were published during this time period. |
