The National Institute of Diabetes is offering a grant to institutions to study the genetic associations for type 2 diabetes in various ethnic groups in the U.S. Through the U01 Cooperative agreement grant mechanism, $20 million will be awarded over 5 years, with 5-6 grants expected to be given. The focus is on confirming and characterizing genetic associations identified in Genome Wide Association Studies, aiding in the understanding of diabetes in diverse populations. Closing date for applications is March 18, 2009.
Opportunity ID: 44625
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-DK-09-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Multiethnic Study of Type 2 Diabetes Genes (U01) |
| 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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.172 — Human Genome Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 07, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 18, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 18, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 18, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 Special district governments |
| 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); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | Purpose. This Funding Opportunity Announcement FOA issued by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, solicits grant applications from institutions/ organizations that propose to confirm and characterize the genetic associations for type 2 diabetes identified from Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS) studies in multiple ethnic groups that make up the United States population.
Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the U01 Cooperative agreement grant mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The total amount of funding that the NIDDK expects to award through this announcement is $20 million over 5 years.It is anticipated that 5 – 6 awards will be made under this RFA. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-09-004.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
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