National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Grant: Expansion of Symptoms of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network (LURN) (U01)

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases is offering a grant to add research sites to the Symptoms of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network (LURN). This grant aims to validate symptom-based instruments for measuring various symptoms in both males and females, and defining LUTD phenotypes. Responsibilities include adopting study protocols, validating Patient Reported Outcome measures, recruiting participants, and conducting extensive characterization. Closing date for applications: Nov 29, 2012.

Opportunity ID: 197473

Apply

General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	RFA-DK-12-017
Funding Opportunity Title::	Expansion of Symptoms of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network (LURN) (U01)
Opportunity Category::	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation::
Funding Instrument Type::
Category of Funding Activity::	Food and Nutrition
Category Explanation::
Expected Number of Awards::
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	93.847 — Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	No
Version::	Synopsis 1
Posted Date::	Aug 31, 2012
Last Updated Date::
Original Closing Date for Applications::	Nov 29, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications::	Nov 29, 2012
Archive Date::	Dec 30, 2012
Estimated Total Program Funding::
Award Ceiling::	$
Award Floor::	$

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants::

Small businesses

Additional Information on Eligibility::

Other Eligible Applicants include the following:
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; 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 eligible to apply.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply.

Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Additional Information

Agency Name::	National Institutes of Health
Description::	The present Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is asking for added sites to join the current Symptoms of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network (LURN) investigators to expand on validating symptom-based instruments to measure early, late, transient, and persistent symptoms both in males and females, and to better define the phenotypes of men and women with symptoms of lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD). The key responsibilities of the added research sites, and expanded Data Coordinating Center (DCC), will be to adopt the study protocols developed by the LURN investigators, validate the developed Patient Reported Outcome (PRO) measures, recruit study participants, and conduct extensive characterization (phenotyping) of them.
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
Synopsis 1

Package Status

Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:

Package No: 1

Assistance Listings:	93.847
Competition ID:	ADOBE-FORMS-B2
Competition Title:	Adobe-Forms-B2
Opportunity Package ID:	PKG00142590
Opening Date:	Oct 29, 2012
Closing Date:	Nov 29, 2012
Agency Contact Information::	Grants Info
Who Can Apply::	Organization Applicants
mendatory_forms	SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.3] Research And Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V1.2] PHS 398 Cover Page Supplement [V1.4] PHS 398 Research Plan [V1.3] PHS 398 Checklist [V1.3]
optional_forms	R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form 5 YR 30 ATT [V1.2] PHS 398 Modular Budget [V1.2] Research & Related Budget [V1.1] PHS Cover Letter [V1.2]