Epigenetic Processes in Development (R21)

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Epigenetic Processes in Development (R21): Purpose. This FOA issued by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), National Institutes of Health (NIH), solicits Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21) applications from institutions/organizations that propose to investigate the role of epigenetic processes at key points during normal and/or pathological embryonic, fetal, childhood, adolescent and reproductive development that are relevant to the NICHDs mission areas. Projects should focus on epigenetic processes or changes in epigenetic marks associated with, causing or resulting from attaining a developmental milestone. Comparisons of the epigenetic state between distinct developmental stages or comparisons between normal and perturbed development at a distinct stages that will elucidate potential epigenetic mechanisms underlying normal development are also encouraged. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The NICHD intends to commit $1.2 million in total costs in FY2010 to fund up to six applications in response to this FOA.

Federal Grant Title:	Epigenetic Processes in Development (R21)
Federal Agency Name:	National Institutes of Health
Grant Categories:	Health Income Security and Social Services
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	RFA-HD-09-033
Type of Funding:	Grant
CFDA Numbers:	93.865
CFDA Descriptions:	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research
Current Application Deadline:	Nov 18, 2009
Original Application Deadline:	Nov 18, 2009
Posted Date:	Aug 20, 2009
Creation Date:	Aug 20, 2009
Archive Date:	Dec 19, 2009
Total Program Funding:	$1,200,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$200,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:
Expected Number of Awards:
Cost Sharing or Matching:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - 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 - Private institutions of higher education - For profit organizations other than small businesses - Small businesses - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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.
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