The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is offering this Medications Development Centers of Excellence (MDCE) grant to support specialized clinical research. This grant is for the purpose of identifying, evaluating, and developing safe and effective medications and biologics specifically targeting the treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs). Research under this program can encompass both currently approved therapeutic agents and novel, investigational products. Furthermore, Centers are encouraged to incorporate a translational research component to reinforce the scientific rationale underpinning medications being tested. This NIDA initiative aims to significantly advance pharmacological interventions for SUDs through dedicated research.
Opportunity ID: 231914
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-DA-14-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Medications Development Centers of Excellence Cooperative Program (U54) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.279 — Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 26, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 15, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 15, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 15, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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); 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: | This FOA solicits Specialized Center Cooperative Agreement (U54) applications to provide support for Medications Development Centers of Excellence (MDCE) with emphasis on clinical research directed towards the identification, evaluation, and development of safe and effective medications and biologics for treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs). Research may focus on both currently approved or novel, investigational products. Centers may have a translational component to reinforce rationale of medications for testing. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-14-004.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 |
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