Autoimmunity Centers of Excellence (U19)

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Autoimmunity Centers of Excellence (U19): -Purpose. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), and the Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH) invite applications from institutions that propose to accelerate the discovery and development of therapies for autoimmune diseases through their participation in the Autoimmunity Centers of Excellence (ACE) program. The ACE network of biomedical research centers will foster collaborations among basic and clinical scientists and facilitate cooperative clinical trials in autoimmune diseases. Each application in response to this FOA must include: (1) a clinical component, (2) a research component, (3) a pilot research project, and (4) cores that participate in cooperative and collaborative projects within each Center and among the Centers. -Mechanism of Support. This FOA will use the multi-project NIH U19 Cooperative Agreement award mechanism. -Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. NIAID, NIDDK, NIAMS, NINDS, and ORWH anticipate awarding $7.2 million in total costs in FY 2009 to fund up to 9 new or competing renewal grants. An additional $4.9 million in total costs per year will be available in a Discretionary Fund to support clinical trials and other group activities as described be
Federal Grant Title: Autoimmunity Centers of Excellence (U19)
Federal Agency Name: National Institutes of Health
Grant Categories: Health
Type of Opportunity: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-AI-08-010
Type of Funding: Cooperative Agreement
CFDA Numbers: 93.84693.847
CFDA Descriptions: Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research 93.847 Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research
Current Application Deadline: No deadline provided
Original Application Deadline: Jul 15, 2008
Posted Date: Apr 11, 2008
Creation Date: Apr 23, 2008
Archive Date: Sep 01, 2008
Total Program Funding: $12,100,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:
Minimum Federal Grant Award:
Expected Number of Awards: 9
Cost Sharing or Matching: 93.853 -- Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders
Applicants Eligible for this Grant
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township 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.
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