The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is offering grants for Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Centers (MCRCs) focusing on arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, and skin diseases. Each center must have a methodology core and at least two clinical projects addressing critical issues in patient care within the NIAMS mission. These grants aim to support research projects that enhance prevention, assessment, and outcomes for chronic disease patients. Applications should leverage existing institutional resources and research infrastructure. Please note that funding does not support clinical trials. Closing date for applications is May 18, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 137333
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | RFA-AR-13-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Centers (P60) |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Health |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 93.846 — Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jan 10, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | May 18, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | May 18, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jun 18, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 3,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | 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; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description:: | The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Institutes of Health, invites new and renewal applications for Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Centers (MCRCs) in arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, and/or skin diseases. Each MCRC will be organized around a methodology core. In addition to this core, each center must include a minimum of two highly meritorious clinical projects focused on diseases or conditions within the NIAMS mission (http://www.niams.nih.gov/Funding/Funding_Opportunities/Supported_Scientific_Areas/default.asp). The methodology core will be the foundation of the MCRC, providing key support for the development and implementation of clinical projects. Each clinical project must address a critical issue that directly involves prevention, assessment and/or outcomes for patients with chronic diseases or conditions within the mission of the NIAMS. The MCRCs will build on a meritorious research base and are expected to leverage existing institutional infrastructure resources. Clinical trials will not be supported by this funding mechanism. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1