Mouse Models Containing Human Alleles: Novel Tools to Study Brain Function (Phased Innovation Award [R21/R33])

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) invites Phased Innovation (R21/R33) grant applications from organizations /institutions that propose the development and characterization of novel mouse models that express human genes or human genetic elements that can aid in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying brain development and function and the physiological function/significance of gene variants and gene dosage abnormalities that have been identified as putative candidates in genome association studies of mental disorders and by other means. -Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Phase II Phased Innovation Grant (R21/R33) award mechanisms. Applicants will submit a single application organized into two phases, beginning with discussion of the R21 phase followed by discussion of the R33 phase -Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The NIMH intends to commit approximately $1,750,000 to fund 7 to 10 grants submitted in response to this FOA. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the mechanism numbers, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received.
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Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI)

Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI) aims to synergize university-industry partnerships by making project funds or fellowships/traineeships available to support an eclectic mix of industry-university linkages. Special interest is focused on affording the opportunity for: * Faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students to conduct research and gain experience in an industrial setting; * Industrial scientists and engineers to bring industry's perspective and integrative skills to academe; and * Interdisciplinary university-industry teams to conduct research projects. This solicitation targets high-risk/high-gain research with a focus on fundamental topics, new approaches to solving generic problems, development of innovative collaborative industry-university educational programs, and direct transfer of new knowledge between academe and industry. GOALI seeks to fund research that lies beyond that which industry would normally fund by themselves.
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NSF Publication 07-522
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Population Genetic Study Pima Pineapple Cactus (Coryphantha robustispina var. robustispinat) Phoenix Area Office

The two conflicting morphometric studies highlight the importance for population genetic studies in these taxa. Because morphological and phylogenetic variation is ultimately the result of variation in DNA, studies such as Simple Sequence Repeats (SSRs) and Intersimple Sequence Repeats (ISSRs) should allow for an interpretation that can be assessed in conjunction with morphometric analyses. Both SSRs and ISSRs are extremely powerful methods capable of resolving minute genetic differences between individuals and populations. Indeed, both methods rely on the presence and distribution of strings of tandem-repeated DNA sequences (such as the motif “GA”), which may be repeated many times. The purpose of this grant is to: 1) Compare microsatellite and ISSR methodologies and determine the best and most cost effective method for genetic study in Coryphantha and related cacti; 2) Analyze microsatellite and ISSR methodologies in conjunction with previously published morphological data for Coryphantha robustispina var. robustispina and compare results; 3) Describe the taxonomic relationships at the subspecific level for the Coryphantha robustispina complex.



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Collaborative Partnerships in Cancer Prevention and Control Programs for American Indian/Alaska Native People

The goal of the program is to develop/strengthen collaborative partnerships among 1) American Indian/Alaska Native health facilities/ tribal organizations, 2) state/local health departments and 3) organizations working with cancer control which will result in improved screening access and outcomes.
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CDC Grant Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs)
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AHRQ National Research Service Award Institutional Research Training Grant

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) will award Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grants (T32) to eligible institutions as the primary means of supporting predoctoral and postdoctoral health services research training to help ensure that a diverse and highly trained workforce is available to assume leadership roles related to the Nation s health services research agenda. -The primary objective is to prepare qualified individuals for careers in health services research who will focus their careers on producing research that will be implemented to improve the health care of all Americans. -Because of the nature and scope of the proposed research, training needs will vary from application to application and it is anticipated that the size of each award will also vary. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the number, quality, and costs of the applications received. AHRQ plans to fund a mix of new training programs and competing continuation programs, assuming a sufficient number of meritorious applications.
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Preapplication for Cheminformatics Research Centers (X02)

This announcement is soliciting 20-page preapplications for the establishment of Cheminformatics Research Centers (CRCs), a part of the NIH Molecular Libraries Program (MLP). -The program has two phases. The preapplication phase using the X02 mechanism is described in this announcement. Preapplication is a necessary first step in order to be invited to submit a full application. -No formal awards will be made under this announcement.
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NINR Nursing Science Research on Interventions in Chronic Illness (P01)

NINR and NCI invites applications to establish Program Projects for Nursing Science Research on Interventions in Chronic Illness (P01). The program project grant mechanism is designed to support research in which the funding of several interdependent projects as a group offers significant scientific advantages over support of these same projects as individual regular research grants. -Depending on availability of funds, support for this P01 FOA is anticipated to be approximately $2.1 million. -Depending on the number of meritorious applications, support is anticipated for up to 2-3 Program Projects (P01s). Support may be requested for up to 5 years, not to exceed $700,000/year, total (direct plus F and A) cost.
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Methods of Statistical Analysis ofDNA Sequence Data for Studies Relating Variation to Disease (R01)

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will encourage the development of novel methods of statistical analysis of DNA sequence data in studies that aim to relate genetic variation to disease. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, designing sequencing studies and statistical methods for relating the variation to phenotype; assessing the significance of the associations; incorporating population genetic factors such as population history, admixture, and natural selection; and finding sets of variants that may include functional variants. -Mechanism of Support. This FOA will use the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) award mechanism. -Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The NIH has committed $2 million total costs in FY 2008 ($6 million over the total project period of three years) to fund applications in response to this FOA.Five to six awards are anticipated to be funded under this FOA, at up to $250,000 direct costs per year per award, plus applicable Facilities and Administrative (F and A) costs. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. The total project period for an application submitted in response to this FOA may be up to three years.
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Interpretation of Biomarkers Using Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications proposing the development and/or use of physiologically based pharmacokinetic modeling for the interpretation of biomarker data.
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Interpretation of Biomarkers Using Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling
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Advanced Learning Technologies (ALT)

Through the Advanced Learning Technologies (ALT) program, the CISE and EHR Directorates of NSF support research that (1) enables radical improvements in learning through innovative computer and information technologies, and (2) advances research in computer science, information technology, learning, and cognitive science through the unique challenges posed by learning environments and learning technology platforms. Integrative research approaches that build across disciplines and establish tight linkages among theory, experiment, and design are strongly encouraged. Technology goals may include systems for tutoring or assessment, modeling and sensing of cognitive or emotional states, context awareness, natural language interfaces, collaboration, knowledge management, and non-traditional goals that redefine the roles of technology in learning. Educational foci for ALT projects must include an area of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM), or general cross-cutting skills directly relevant to STEM.
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NSF Publication 06-535
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP) seeks to increase the number of students (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) receiving associate or baccalaureate degrees in established or emerging fields within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Type 1 proposals are solicited that provide for full implementation efforts at academic institutions. Type 2 proposals are solicited that support educational research projects on associate or baccalaureate degree attainment in STEM.
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NSF Publication 07-570
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Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers Program

The Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers (I/UCRCs) program develops long-term partnerships among industry, academe, and government. The centers are catalyzed by a small investment from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and are primarily supported by industry center members, with NSF taking a supporting role in their development and evolution. Each center is established to conduct research that is of interest to both the industry and the center. An I/UCRC contributes to the Nation's research infrastructure base and enhances the intellectual capacity of the engineering and science workforce through the integration of research and education.
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NSF Publication 07-537
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Information and Intelligent Systems

NSF’s Division of Information and Intelligent Systems intends to fund science and engineering research and education projects that develop new knowledge in the following three core technical areas:Human-Centered Computing (HCC);Information Integration and Informatics (III); andRobust Intelligence (RI).In addition to the three core technical areas, IIS will support research in two cross-cutting technical areas:Human-Robot (and/or Agents) Interaction (HRI); and Information Privacy and Security (IPS).IIS also intends to fund curriculum development (IISCD) activities that have the potential to greatly improve higher education in IIS core and cross-cutting areas. Projects should result in new knowledge and prepare future generations of professionals in IIS areas of research and education.To ensure that proposals with roughly comparable scope and objectives are reviewed together, IIS proposals are divided into three classes by budget size:Small Projects (up to $450,000 total budget);Medium Projects ($450,001 to $900,000 total budget); andLarge Projects ($900,001 to $1,800,000 total budget).Proposals with budgets that exceed $1,800,000 will be returned without review.
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NSF publication 06-572
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National Center for Environmental Innovation - State Innovation Grant

http://www.epa.gov/innovation/stategrants/solicitation2007.pdf

2007 Community Partnerships to Eliminate Health Disparities

The purpose of the Community Partnerships to End Health Disparities Demonstration Grant Program is to improve the health status of targeted minority populations (see definition of minority populations in Section VIII.3 of this announcement) by eliminating disparities. Through this FY 2007 announcement, the OMH is continuing to promote the utilization of community partnerships with locally grounded, grassroots organizations to develop and/ or implement promising practices and model programs targeting minority communities that focus on: Health education promotion, disease risk reduction and increased access to and utilization of preventive health care and treatment services. Support will be provided to projects that emphasize prevention, one of the HHS priorities. The risks of many diseases and health conditions are reduced through preventative actions.

2007 Community Partnerships to Eliminate Health Disparities

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP) seeks to increase the number of students (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) receiving associate or baccalaureate degrees in established or emerging fields within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Type 1 proposals are solicited that provide for full implementation efforts at academic institutions. Type 2 proposals are solicited that support educational research projects on associate or baccalaureate degree attainment in STEM.

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NSF Publication 07-570

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Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Predoctoral Fellowship Training in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (F31)

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) awards individual predoctoral research training fellowships to promising applicants with the desire and potential to become productive, independent investigators in the field of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) research. -The primary objective of this funding opportunity is to help ensure that diverse pools of highly trained scientists will be available in adequate numbers and in appropriate research areas to carry out the Nation s biomedical, behavioral, and clinical CAM research agendas. -Applicants must have earned a bachelor s degree (i.e. B.A. or B.S.) and be enrolled in a doctoral research program, or a formally combined and accredited professional doctoral/research doctoral program (e.g. M.D./Ph.D. program), in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences at time of application.

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Research Experiences for Undergraduates

The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program. This solicitation features two mechanisms for support of student research: (1) REU Sites are based on independent proposals to initiate and conduct projects that engage a number of students in research. REU Sites may be based in a single discipline or academic department, or on interdisciplinary or multi-department research opportunities with a coherent intellectual theme. Proposals with an international dimension are welcome. A partnership with the Department of Defense supports REU Sites in DoD-relevant research areas. (2) REU Supplements may be requested for ongoing NSF-funded research projects or may be included as a component of proposals for new or renewal NSF grants or cooperative agreements. Undergraduate student participants in either Sites or Supplements must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. Students may not apply to NSF to participate in REU activities. Students apply directly to REU Sites and should consult the directory of active REU Sites on the Web at http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm.

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NSF Publication 07-569

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Instrument Development for Biological Research

The Instrument Development for Biological Research (IDBR) Program supports the development of novel instrumentation or instrumentation that has been improved by an order of magnitude or more in some aspects. Supported instruments are anticipated to have a significant impact on the study of biological systems at any level. The IDBR Program also supports the development or major improvement of software for the operation of instruments or the primary analysis of instrument data where these software developments have the effect of improving instrument performance by at least an order of magnitude in some aspects. Proposals are encouraged for proof-of-concept development for entirely novel instrumentation. Proposals are encouraged for instrument developments that are expected to meet a broad need in the biological community in areas supported by NSF Biology programs. Proposals are encouraged for instrumentation that does not currently exist in the form of a working prototype. In the selection of projects for support, the program emphasizes the development of biological instrumentation that is not clinical or biomedical instrumentation.

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NSF Publication 07-568

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High-End Instrumentation Grant Program (S10)

The NCRR High-End Instrumentation Grant (HEI) program solicits applications from groups of NIH-supported investigators to purchase a single major item of equipment to be used for biomedical research that costs at least $750,000. The maximum award is $2,000,000. Instruments in this category include, but are not limited to, structural and functional imaging systems, macromolecular NMR spectrometers, high-resolution mass spectrometers, cryoelectron microscopes and supercomputers. -Mechanism of Support. This Program Announcement will use the NIH S10 mechanism -Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards The NCRR intends to commit approximately $20 million in FY2008 to fund approximately 10-15 new awards. Since the cost of the various instruments will vary, it is anticipated that the size of awards will also vary. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend on the funds available for the SIG program.

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Development of Environmental Health Outcome Indicators

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications proposing research that uses existing data sources of environmental (ambient), exposure, biological and/or health-related data to develop indicators that reliably signal the impact of changes in environmental conditions, management approaches or policies on human health. Key to the development of such indicators is a clearer understanding of the sequence of events that link changes in the environment to human exposure and adverse health outcomes.

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Development of Environmental Health Outcome Indicators

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Deborah Segal, 202-343-9797

Protein Homeostasis in Aging: Repair and Degradation (R21)

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) solicits Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant applications that propose to develop collaborative research among investigators interested in examining the cross-talk between different components of the protein homeostasis system in aging. Collaborative projects should explore the interactions between protein misfolding, protein degradation, protein repair and/or ER stress, including the role of chaperones, in the aging process or in the development of age-related pathology and disease. -Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the NIH Exploratory/Developmental R21 grant mechanism. -Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The National Institute on Aging intends to commit $1.5 million dollars in FY2008 to fund 7-9 applications in response to this FOA. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.

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NIGMS National Centers for Systems Biology (P50)

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) invites applications for National Centers for Systems Biology. The goal of the program is to promote institutional development of pioneering research, training, and outreach programs focused on systems level analysis of biological phenomena of biomedical importance within the NIGMS mission. The NIGMS supports fundamental inquiries focused on bioinformatics and computational biology, molecular and cell biology, biophysics, genetics and developmental biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, anesthesiology, and human physiology in the areas of trauma, burn, inflammation, and multi-organ failure. The NIGMS does not support research focused on diseases or organ systems that are the domain of other Institutes and Centers within the NIH (http://www.nih.gov/icd/). -The amount to be awarded in Total Costs is up to $10 million each year. -It is anticipated that up to three awards will be made.

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Advancing Novel Science in Women s Health Research (ANSWHR) [R21] and an RO3

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), issued by the Office of Research on Women s Health (ORWH) and co-sponsoring NIH institutes and centers (ICs), is to promote innovative, interdisciplinary research that will advance new concepts in women s health research and the study of sex/gender differences. Recent research reports have established the importance of studying issues specific to women, including the scientific and clinical importance of analyzing data separately for females and males. ORWH is particularly interested in encouraging extramural investigators to undertake new interdisciplinary research to advance studies on how sex and gender factors affect women's health; however, applications in all areas of women s health and/or sex/gender research are invited.

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2007 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTS: REDUCING PUBLIC EXPOSURE TO INDOOR POLLUTANTS

This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits application packages for Asthma, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Tools for Schools (TfS), Secondhand Smoke (SHS), General IAQ, and Mold projects from eligible entities. Proposed projects must support demonstration, training, outreach and/or education activities to reduce exposure to indoor air pollutants and yield measurable environmental outcomes.

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2007 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTS: REDUCING PUBLIC EXPOSURE TO INDOOR POLLUTANTS

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Linda Thomas-Houston,404-562-9152;
Lashon Blakely, 404-562-9136;
Henry Slack, 404-562-9143

Biomass Research and Development Initiative

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) jointly solicit applications for financial assistance addressing research and development of biomass based products, bioenergy, biofuels and related processes. This Notice herein referred to as the ``Solicitation'' is intended to promote greater innovation and development related to biomass, and to support the Biomass Research Development Act of 2000, the Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2003, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and Federal policy calling for greater use of biomass-based products, feedstock production, and processing and conversion. This joint USDA/DOE solicitation for FY07 reflects the technical areas identified in the Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000 as amended by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. These technical areas will assist DOE and USDA in developing and maintaining a balanced portfolio of activities under the Federal Government's Biomass program to effectively advance cost effective utilization of biomass for the production of biobased fuels and products. DOE and USDA will have separate funding allocations and make separate awards under this Notice.

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Biomass Research and Development Initiative

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Omics and Variable Responses to CAM: Secondary Analysis of CAM Clinical Trials (R01)

Purpose. This FOA encourages examination of differences in genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics and other omics that may be responsible for variations in individual responses to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) (NCCAM) or bioactive food component (NCI) interventions using samples obtained from ongoing and completed clinical studies. Mechanism of Support. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will utilize the R01 grant mechanism and runs in parallel with a FOA of identical scientific scope, PAR-07-378, that solicits applications under the R21 mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Because the nature and scope of the proposed research will vary from application to application, it is anticipated that the size and duration of each award will also vary. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the mechanism numbers, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received. Eligible Institutions/Organizations. Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education; Private Institution of Higher Education; Nonprofit with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education); Nonprofit without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education); Small Business; For-Profit Organization (Other than Small Business); State Government; U.S. Territory or Possession; Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized); Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized); Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organization; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entity (Foreign Organization); Hispanic-serving Institution; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs); Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Regional Organization; Other(s): Eligible agencies of the Federal government; Faith-based or community based organizations. Eligible Project Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs). Individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research are invited to work with their institution/organization to develop an application for support. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support. Number of Applications. Applicants may submit more than one application, provided each application is scientifically distinct Renewals and Resubmissions. At this time, it is not known if competing renewal (formerly competing continuation ) applications will be accepted and/or if this FOA will be reissued. Applicants may submit a resubmission application, but such application must include an Introduction addressing the previous peer review critique (Summary Statement). Number of PDs/PIs. More than one PD/PI, or multiple PDs/PIs, may be designated on the application.

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Psychopharmacology of Widely Available Psychoactive Natural Products (R01)

Purpose. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) solicits research grant applications that characterize the chemistry, psychopharmacology, and/or toxicology of acute and chronic exposure to psychoactive natural products, as well as the transition in the use of these products to licit or illicit drugs of abuse. -Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) award mechanism and runs in parallel with an FOA of identical scientific scope, PA-07-375, that solicits applications under the R03 mechanism. -Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards: Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.

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Investigator Initiated Multi-Site Clinical Trials (R01)

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to provide a vehicle for submitting grant applications for investigator-initiated multi-site Phase II or Phase III randomized, controlled clinical trials. The trials may address any research question related to the mission and goals of NHLBI and may test clinical or behavioral interventions. Investigators should consult the NHLBI s Guidelines for Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/funding/policies/clinical.htm) for more detailed instructions and information about multi-site clinical trial grant applications. Additional information about the mission, strategic plan and research interests of the NHLBI can be found at NHLBI s website (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/index.htm). -This Funding Opportunity Announcement is not intended for support of single-center studies or multi-center observational studies that are not testing an intervention. -Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) award mechanism. Awards may be converted by NHLBI to cooperative agreements (U01).
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