Immune Defense Mechanisms at the Mucosa (R21)

Post Date

July 2nd 2008

Application Due Date

October 15th 2008

Funding Opportunity Number

RFA-AI-08-020

CFDA Number(s)

93.855

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Health

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Special District Governments
Independent School Districts
Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
Public Housing Authorities or Indian Housing Authorities
Non-Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Organizations
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Non-Profits Without 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Private Institutions of Higher Education
For-Profit Organizations (Except Small Businesses)
Small Businesses

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $5000000

• Award Range:

  $None - $200000

Grant Description

Purpose. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health, invites Exploratory/Developmental Research Project (R21) applications from institutions/organizations that propose to study immune defense mechanisms and immune regulation at mucosal surfaces including the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urogenital tracts. The goal is to gain new insights that will facilitate future development of vaccines and immunotherapies to protect mucosal surfaces from infection and inflammation. Investigators who have no prior history of receiving independent funding in this field are encouraged to apply. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will support basic and applied research that contributes to understanding broadly applicable host mechanisms of mucosal immune defense. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. NIAID anticipates awarding a total of $5 million in FY 2009 to fund 18 to 25 awards for up to 2 years.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Health and Human Services

• Office:

  National Institutes of Health

• Agency Contact:

  GrantsInfo
  Telephone: (301) 435-0714
  Email: GrantsInfo@nih.gov
  Telecommunication for hearing impaired:
  TTY 301-451-0088

• Agency Mailing Address:

  NIH OER Webmaster

• Agency Email Address:

  FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV

• More Information:

  Full Announcement