This grant, offered by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), is for the renewal of the Longevity Consortium, a limited competition funding opportunity. The primary purpose of this grant is to advance the study of exceptionally healthy human longevity. It aims to identify specific genetic variants that contribute to individuals living longer, healthier lives. The research will be conducted through a collaborative effort, bringing together diverse expertise from laboratory scientists, biostatisticians, and clinical investigators. This interdisciplinary approach is crucial for comprehensively understanding the complex genetic factors influencing human lifespan and healthspan, ultimately contributing to significant advancements in healthy aging research.
Opportunity ID: 64873
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-11-101 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Limited Competition: A Consortium to Study Genetics of Longevity (U19) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.866 — Aging Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 14, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 18, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 18, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 18, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | This limited competition Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the National Institute on Aging invites resubmission of the Renewal application for the Longevity Consortium. The Longevity Consortium is designed to identify genetic variants that contribute to exceptionally healthy human longevity through collaboration among laboratory scientists, biostatisticians and clinical investigators. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-101.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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