The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is offering the Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Centers (MDCRC) grant to support collaborative research in muscular dystrophy. The centers aim to facilitate basic, translational, and clinical research, as well as provide resources for the national muscular dystrophy research community. This grant focuses on training new scientists and promoting community outreach efforts to increase awareness and engagement with the patient and advocacy communities. Closing date for applications is November 28, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 263413
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-AR-15-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Senator 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: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.837 — Cardiovascular Diseases Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 28, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 28, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 28, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 29, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $45,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses |
| 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; 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 a competition for 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 of new scientists electing to pursue careers conducting research in high priority areas of muscular dystrophy. Center investigators are expected to participate in important community outreach efforts to increase awareness and convey the importance and implications of their research activities to the patient and advocacy communities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AR-15-002.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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Related Documents
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-C | FORMS-C | PKG00204610 | Oct 28, 2014 | Nov 28, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
263413 PHS398_ResearchPlan_2_0-2.0.pdf
263413 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_2_0-2.0.pdf
263413 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
263413 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
263413 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
263413 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
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