The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) are offering this grant to enhance career development and mentoring in muscular dystrophy research. This NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99) is for promising clinically trained applicants aiming to become productive, independent investigators. The grant focuses on basic, translational, and clinical research into conditions like Duchenne, myotonic, facioscapulohumeral, and congenital muscular dystrophies. Its purpose is to address the urgent need for highly skilled, interactive researchers who can integrate diverse disciplines. This program seeks to increase both the number and quality of investigators dedicated to advancing muscular dystrophy research.
Opportunity ID: 59234
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PA-11-078 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIH Pathway to Independence Award in Muscular Dystrophy Research (K99/R00) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.846 — Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 13, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 07, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 07, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 07, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) 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; 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | Purpose. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) are interested in supporting additional career development and mentoring opportunities in muscular dystrophy research. NIAMS and NICHD will provide career development awards to promising clinically trained applicants with the potential to become productive, independent investigators in basic, translational, and clinical research on the muscular dystrophies. This funding opportunity Announcement (FOA) is issued in recognition of the urgent need for highly skilled, interactive investigators who are able to integrate various disciplines and levels of expertise to successfully address the increasing challenges in the current research environment of the muscular dystrophies. This FOA calls for applications for mentored career development awards for clinical scientist engaged in laboratory research. It is expected that this career development program will increase the number of investigators in basic, translational, and clinical research on muscular dystrophy, and will also increase the quality of their research and training. Diseases for this program announcement include, but are not limited to, Duchenne, myotonic, facioscapulohumeral, and congenital muscular dystrophies. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the K99 grant mechanism and runs in parallel with FOAs of identical scientific scope, PA-11-075 , PA-11-077 and PA-11-076 , that encourage applications under the F32, K08, and K23 mechanisms. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-078.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADOBE-FORMS-B1 | ADOBE-FORMS-B1 | PKG00022972 | Jan 12, 2011 | Jan 07, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
59234 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
59234 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
59234 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
59234 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
59234 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
59234 PHS_CoverLetter_1_2-1.2.pdf
59234 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_1_4-1.4.pdf
59234 PHS398_Checklist_1_3-1.3.pdf
59234 PHS398_CareerDevelopmentAwardSup_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
59234 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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