This grant, established under the Senator Paul D. Wellstone program, is dedicated to supporting Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Centers (MDSRC). Its core purpose is to cultivate comprehensive and cooperative research endeavors focused on enhancing the understanding, diagnosis, and developing treatments for muscular dystrophy. These centers are intended to act as focal points for multidisciplinary investigations, integrating fundamental, translational, and clinical research approaches. The funding aims to stimulate collaborative projects among experts to accelerate scientific advancements. While primarily supporting extensive research, the grant offers the option for clinical trials, accommodating projects ready for human subject studies. This critical initiative seeks to drive significant progress in addressing muscular dystrophy.
Opportunity ID: 328403
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-AR-21-008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Centers (MDSRC) (P50 Clinical Trial Optional) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.846 — Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Special district 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 Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal 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); 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: | Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Centers |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AR-21-008.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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Packages
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| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-F | Use for due dates on or after May 25, 2020 | PKG00262800 | Sep 19, 2020 | Oct 19, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
328403 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
328403 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
328403 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
328403 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
328403 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
328403 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
328403 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
328403 PHS_Additional_IndirectCosts-1.0.pdf
328403 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf