The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is offering the Autoimmunity Centers of Excellence (ACE) program grant to fund research focusing on improving the understanding and treatment of autoimmune diseases. This grant aims to foster collaboration between basic and clinical scientists to accelerate fundamental and applied research. The Clinical Research Program seeks applications to design and conduct studies on the mechanisms of action of immune-modulating agents tested in clinical trials within the ACE network. Apply by Jun 13, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 215813
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | RFA-AI-12-059 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Autoimmunity Centers of Excellence, Clinical Research Program (UM1) |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Health |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 93.855 — Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jun 13, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jun 13, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Jul 14, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 1,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $ |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Special district governments |
| 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 FOA solicits applications to participate in the Autoimmunity Centers of Excellence (ACE) program, a cooperative network intended to improve the understanding and treatment of autoimmune diseases (www.autoimmunitycenters.org). The ACE program was founded on the premise that collaboration among basic and clinical scientists can accelerate both fundamental and applied research. For this reissuanc, the formerly integrated Centers are divided into Basic and Clinical research programs. This FOA solicits applications for the Clinical research program; a companion FOA solicits applications for the Basic research program. The members of the Basic and Clinical ACE will work together to design and conduct studies of mechanisms of action of immune-modulating agents tested in clinical trials. |
| 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 |
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| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1