George M. OBrien Urology Research Centers (P50)

Post Date

January 2nd 2009

Application Due Date

March 18th 2009

Funding Opportunity Number

RFA-DK-08-016

CFDA Number(s)

93.847

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Food and Nutrition
Health

Number of Awards

2

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
Other

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply as the applicant organization; however, consortia subcontract agreements with foreign institutions are permitted.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $2000000

• Award Range:

  $None - $None

Grant Description

Purpose. To establish the George M. OBrien Urology Research Centers to create a research community for major clinical urologic diseases and syndromes within the NIDDK mission interests. The broad objectives of these centers are to: 1) advance research and insight into clinical urologic diseases and syndromes; 2) provide an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary foundation and resource for collaboration among clinical, translational, and basic science researchers in the field of urologic disease; 3) attract established investigators with unique scientific expertise and new investigators to study urological diseases and disorders within NIDDK mission interests; and 4) integrate urologic research into the surrounding institution. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the P50 grant mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The NIDDK intends to commit approximately up to $2 million dollars in FY 2009 to fund up to two new and/or competing continuation grants in response to this FOA.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Health and Human Services

• Office:

  National Institutes of Health

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• More Information:

  http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-08-016.html