This grant is for exploratory research investigating the impact of environmental exposures on the development or exacerbation of autoimmune diseases. Proposed projects may utilize in vitro studies or animal models to uncover mechanisms by which specific environmental factors trigger or worsen autoimmune responses. Key areas of interest include identifying critical windows of exposure susceptibility, exploring mechanisms behind gender differences in disease response and development, and generating potential biomarkers for future human surveillance studies. The aim is to advance understanding of how environmental factors contribute to autoimmune conditions.
Opportunity ID: 239393
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-ES-13-011 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | The Role of Environmental Exposures in the Development of Autoimmune Disease (R21) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| 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 06, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 16, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Special district governments County governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| 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); 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: | This announcement encourages exploratory research applications aimed at investigating the role environmental exposures play in the development and/or the exacerbation of autoimmune disease. Applicants may propose to use in vitro studies or animal models to explore possible mechanisms in which environmental exposures associated with human autoimmune endpoints are involved in the induction of an autoimmune response or an autoimmune disease. Of particular interest are projects that will identify and characterize critical windows of exposure susceptibility, projects that explore mechanisms responsible for gender differences in response and development of autoimmune disease, and studies that can produce potential biomarkers for use in subsequent human surveillance studies. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-13-011.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 |
Version History
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.113 | FORMS-C | Forms-C | PKG00182530 | Oct 15, 2013 | Nov 15, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
239393 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
239393 PHS398_ResearchPlan_2_0-2.0.pdf
239393 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_2_0-2.0.pdf
239393 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
239393 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
239393 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
239393 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
239393 PlannedReport-1.0.pdf
239393 PHS398_CumulativeInclusionReport-1.0.pdf
239393 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
239393 RR_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf
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