NIAMS Grant for Advancing Research on Controlling Itch Sensation in Humans (ITCH) (R01)

The NIAMS is offering a grant to fund basic and translational research focusing on understanding itch sensation mechanisms and developing methods to control it in various conditions. This grant aims to accelerate discoveries in the itch sensation field and improve human health within the NIAMS mission. Researchers can utilize animal and human models, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaborations to advance therapies quickly from research to practice. Clinical trial proposals are not eligible for this opportunity. The closing date for applications is May 07, 2015.

Opportunity ID: 156073

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	PA-12-131
Funding Opportunity Title::	Improving Translational and Basic Research to Control Itch in Humans (ITCH) (R01)
Opportunity Category::	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation::
Funding Instrument Type::
Category of Funding Activity::	Health
Category Explanation::
Expected Number of Awards::
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	93.846 — Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	No
Version::	Synopsis 1
Posted Date::	Mar 20, 2012
Last Updated Date::
Original Closing Date for Applications::	May 07, 2015
Current Closing Date for Applications::	May 07, 2015
Archive Date::	Jun 07, 2015
Estimated Total Program Funding::
Award Ceiling::	$
Award Floor::	$

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants::

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 eligible to apply.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply.

Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Additional Information

Agency Name::	National Institutes of Health
Description::	This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will support basic and translational studies aimed at understanding the mechanisms of itch sensation and developing methods to modulate and control itch sensation in disease and rehabilitation. The purpose is to accelerate discovery in this nascent field and to apply new knowledge to improve human conditions relevant to the NIAMS mission. This FOA intends to support a broad range of investigations using animal and human models, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration for rapid bench-to-bedside exchange of information and therapy development. This FOA is not intended to support applications proposing clinical trials.
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Version History

Version	Modification Description	Updated Date
Synopsis 1

Package Status

Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:

Package No: 1

Assistance Listings:	93.846
Competition ID:	ADOBE-FORMS-B2
Competition Title:	ADOBE-FORMS-B2
Opportunity Package ID:	PKG00108450
Opening Date:	May 05, 2012
Closing Date:	Sep 24, 2013
Agency Contact Information::	Grants Info
Who Can Apply::	Organization Applicants
mendatory_forms	SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.3] Research And Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V1.2] PHS 398 Cover Page Supplement [V1.4] PHS 398 Research Plan [V1.3] PHS 398 Checklist [V1.3]
optional_forms	R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form 5 YR 30 ATT [V1.2] PHS 398 Modular Budget [V1.2] Research & Related Budget [V1.1] PHS Cover Letter [V1.2]