This grant offered by the National Institute on Aging is intended to support U01 Methods Comparison Projects to enhance telomere research methods. The projects will focus on determining the relationship between different telomere length methods, developing best practice recommendations for TL measurement, and enhancing the use of telomere measurement in population-based health research. Applicants are expected to collaborate with other labs to validate their methods and develop recommendations for assay protocols. This grant opportunity aligns with the U24 Telomere Research Network/Collaboratory award. Visit the NIA website for updates and additional information.
Opportunity ID: 308218
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-AG-19-023 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Telomeres as Sentinels of Environmental Exposures, Psychosocial Stress, and Disease Susceptibility: A Methods Comparison Study (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.113 — Environmental Health |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 03, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 03, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 08, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Independent school districts State governments City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); 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); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | This U01 Cooperative Agreement Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will support 3-4 U01 Methods Comparison Projects to serve three main functions: (1) to conduct a joint effort among telomere researchers to determine the relationship between different telomere length (TL) methods, inter-assay variability, and the factors that influence results; (2) Contribute to development of best practice recommendations for assay protocols for TL measurement for different types of studies, with a focus on population-based health research, including biological sample collection, storage, and processing; laboratory methods; data analysis; and reporting requirements; and (3) Repurpose existing methods or develop new methods to enhance the use of TL measurement. The U01 Methods Comparison Projects will be expected to conduct cross-validation involving other labs (3-4) supported under this cooperative agreement to develop a set of recommendations for assay protocols for telomere measurement for different types of studies and development of best practice guidelines for population-based TL research. This will be done in coordination with the U24 Telomere Research Network/Collaboratory award made in response to FOA (RFA-AG-19-022). Please refer to the NIA website regularly for updates, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and other announcements related to this FOA and the companion FOA. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-19-023.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
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Packages
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| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-E | FORMS-E | PKG00244438 | Nov 03, 2018 | Dec 03, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
308218 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
308218 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_4_0-4.0.pdf
308218 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
308218 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
308218 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
308218 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
308218 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
308218 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
308218 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
308218 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_2_0-2.0.pdf