The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is offering a grant to establish a research network focusing on studying preterm birth in nulliparous women. This grant aims to identify biomarkers, understand mechanisms, and predict preterm birth in this understudied population. Approximately 1.4 million in FY 2010 and varying amounts for FY 2011-2014 are allocated for six to eight new grants, including a Data Coordinating and Analysis Center grant. Funding is subject to availability and the quality of applications. Deadline for submission is March 18, 2009.
Opportunity ID: 43597
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-HD-08-029 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Preterm Birth in Nulliparous Women: An Understudied Population at Great Risk (U10) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.865 — Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 04, 2008 |
| 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: | $1,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $130,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts 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 Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments State 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); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | -Purpose. The purpose of this solicitation is to create a network of clinical research sites with a Data Coordinating and Analysis Center (DCAC) to develop common research protocols to study nulliparous women. The goals of the network are to identify biomarkers and understand the mechanism and prediction of preterm birth in nulliparous women. -Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the U10 grant mechanism. -Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The NICHD intends to commit approximately Total Costs [Direct plus Facilities and Administrative (F and A) costs] of 1.4 million in FY 2010, 3.9 million per year in FY2011-2013, and 4.4 million in FY2014 to fund six to eight new grants in response to this FOA, one of which will be the DCAC.Although the financial plans of the NICHD provide support for this program, awards pursuant to this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the receipt of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-08-029.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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