This NIH grant supports the re-competition of the Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Centers (MDCRCs) to facilitate collaborative basic, translational, and clinical research in muscular dystrophy. It aims to provide resources for national research communities, offer training for new scientists, and promote community outreach and education efforts. Closing date: Nov 19, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 187273
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | RFA-AR-13-012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Centers (U54) |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Health |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 93.837 — Cardiovascular Diseases Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 27, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Nov 19, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Nov 19, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Dec 20, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $ |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | City or township governments |
| 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 allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description:: | The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to publicize the re-competition of Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Centers (MDCRCs). These Centers promote collaborative basic, translational and clinical research and provide important resources that can be used by the national muscular dystrophy research communities. The centers also provide an outstanding environment for the training and career development of new scientists electing to pursue careers conducting research in high priority areas of muscular dystrophy. Finally, center investigators are expected to 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. |
| 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
Package No: 1