The National Institutes of Health (NIH) are offering grants for collaborative research projects focusing on evaluating the functional, pharmacological, and neuronal network consequences of genetic variants found in epilepsy patients. The goal is to accelerate progress in identifying diagnostic criteria and potential intervention targets. This grant opportunity aims to support multidisciplinary groups of investigators to improve understanding and treatment of various types of epilepsy. Application deadline is August 27, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 315874
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-NS-19-019 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Centers Without Walls for Collaborative Research in the Epilepsies: Functional Evaluation of Human Genetic Variants (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.853 — Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 13, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 13, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 02, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments |
| 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 encourage cooperative agreement (U54) applications from multidisciplinary groups of investigators to accelerate the rate of progress in determining the functional, pharmacological, neuronal network and whole animal consequences of genetic variants discovered in patients with various types of epilepsy and to develop strategies for establishing diagnostic criteria and identifying potential targets for intervention. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-19-019.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-E | FORMS-E | PKG00250899 | Jul 27, 2019 | Aug 27, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
315874 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
315874 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_4_0-4.0.pdf
315874 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
315874 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
315874 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
315874 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
315874 PHS_Additional_IndirectCosts-1.0.pdf
315874 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_2_0-2.0.pdf
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