Specialized Cooperative Centers Program in Reproduction and Infertility Research (U54)

Post Date

September 3rd 2009

Application Due Date

May 5th 2010

Funding Opportunity Number

RFA-HD-09-032

CFDA Number(s)

93.865

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Health
Income Security and Social Services

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
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)
Other

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; 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; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply as a P.I. However, subcontracts from domestic entities to foreign sites are permitted.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $5500000

• Award Range:

  $None - $None

Grant Description

Purpose. The purpose of this FOA is to announce the re-competition of the Specialized Cooperative Centers Program in Reproduction and Infertility Research (SCCPIR). The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) provides funding for a limited number of research centers in the reproductive sciences. These centers provide an arena for multidisciplinary interactions between basic and clinical scientists interested in establishing high quality translational research programs in the area of reproduction and infertility. The centers also serve as national resources for the training and career development of new scientists electing to pursue careers conducting translational research in high priority areas of reproduction and infertility. Finally, center investigators will participate in important community outreach and education efforts to increase awareness and convey the importance and implications of their research activities to the general public. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the NIH Specialized Cooperative Center (U54) award mechanism grant mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The NICHD intends to commit approximately $5.5 million in total costs in FY 2011 to fund up to three new and/or renewal applications in response to this FOA. Budget and Project Period. The total project period for an application submitted in response to this FOA may not exceed five years. Direct costs are limited to $1,400,000 for the first year.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Health and Human Services

• Office:

  National Institutes of Health

• Agency Contact:

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• Agency Email Address:

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• More Information:

  http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-09-032.html