This grant, the Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Centers (MDCRCs), is for fostering comprehensive advancements in muscular dystrophy research. It aims to re-establish centers that promote collaborative basic, translational, and clinical investigations, providing crucial resources to the national research community. Furthermore, the grant supports the development of future scientific leaders by offering an outstanding environment for the training and career progression of new scientists focused on high-priority muscular dystrophy areas. A key component also involves investigators actively participating in community outreach and education initiatives to enhance public awareness and understanding of their research findings and their broader implications.
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: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 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: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Small businesses |
| 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: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AR-13-012.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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