This grant, offered by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), is aimed at exploring the implications, challenges, and opportunities of utilizing genomic sequence information in newborn screening. The funds provided will support research initiatives focused on enhancing newborn screening through three component projects, ultimately aiming to improve early detection and intervention for newborns with genetic disorders. Closing date for applications is Nov 19, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 190794
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | RFA-HD-13-010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Genomic Sequencing and Newborn Screening Disorders (U19) |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Health |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 93.865 — Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 09, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Nov 19, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Nov 19, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Dec 20, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Private 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; 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:: | The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) invite applications that propose to explore the implications, challenges and opportunities associated with the possible use of genomic sequence information in the newborn period. Funds will be used to stimulate research in three component projects specifically applicable to newborn screening: |
| 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