This National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant is dedicated to supporting rigorous translational and clinical research aimed at accelerating therapeutic development for primary glomerular diseases. Its core purpose is to fund innovative projects that directly contribute to creating new and improved treatments for these debilitating kidney conditions. The grant specifically prioritizes studies focusing on the chronic manifestations of minimal change disease (MCD), focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IGAN), and idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN). This funding opportunity encourages researchers to propose groundbreaking work that translates scientific discoveries into clinical applications, ultimately striving to enhance patient care and outcomes for individuals afflicted with these complex renal disorders.
Opportunity ID: 199710
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-DK-12-014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Advancing Clinical Research in Primary Glomerular Diseases (UM1) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.847 — Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 07, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 27, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 27, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; 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 purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support translational and clinical research that promotes therapeutic development for primary glomerular diseases. The emphasis of this FOA is specifically on chronic forms of minimal change disease (MCD), focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IGAN), and idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN). |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-12-014.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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