Centers of Research Translation

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Centers of Research Translation: - The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) invites applications for Centers of Research Translation (CORTs) (P50). It is expected that a CORT will be translational in nature, directed at elucidating the relevance of basic research to human disease in an area within the NIAMS mission. Two major features of the CORT program include: 1) the overarching aim of disease-specific research translation, and 2) the inclusion of resources and an administrative structure to facilitate research translation. - The funding of four new grants is anticipated. - Up to $6 million in total costs (Direct costs plus Facilities and Administrative costs) may be awarded in support of this solicitation. - Eligible organizations will generally be an organizational unit within a university -affiliated medical center and may include: - For-profit organizations - Non-profit organizations - Public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and laboratories - Units of State government - Units of local government - Eligible agencies of the Federal government - Domestic Institutions - Foreign Institutions are not eligible to apply - A principal investigator may submit only one application. - Eligible principal investigators include individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research and to work with their institutions t o 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 programs. - General application instructions are available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html in an interactive format. - Application instructions and materials specific to the P50 grant mechanism are available at http://www.niams.nih.gov/rtac/funding/grants/centers_programs.htm#P50. - For further assistance contact GrantsInfo, Telephone (301) 435-0714, Email: [email protected]. - Telecommunications for the hearing impaired: TTY 301-451-0088