Microphysiological Systems (MPS) for Disease Modeling and Efficacy Testing (UG3/UH3)

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Microphysiological Systems (MPS) for Disease Modeling and Efficacy Testing (UG3/UH3): This FOA invites applications for the Microphysiological Systems (MPS) for Disease Modeling and Efficacy Testing Program to develop highly reproducible and translatable in vitro models for preclinical efficacy studies through discovery and validation of translatable biomarkers, development of standardized methods for preclinical efficacy testing and definitive efficacy testing of candidate therapeutics using best practices and rigorous study design. An essential feature will be a multidisciplinary approach that brings together experts in bioengineering, microfluidics, material science, "omic" sciences, computational biology, disease biology, pathology, electrophysiology, pharmacology, biostatistics and clinical science.

Federal Grant Title:	Microphysiological Systems (MPS) for Disease Modeling and Efficacy Testing (UG3/UH3)
Federal Agency Name:	National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)
Grant Categories:	Environment Food and Nutrition Health Income Security and Social Services
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	RFA-TR-16-017
Type of Funding:	Cooperative Agreement
CFDA Numbers:	93.113, 93.121, 93.313, 93.350, 93.846, 93.847, 93.853, 93.865
CFDA Descriptions:	Information not provided
Current Application Deadline:	November 29th, 2016
Original Application Deadline:	November 29th, 2016
Posted Date:	October 11th, 2016
Creation Date:	October 11th, 2016
Archive Date:	December 30th, 2016
Total Program Funding:
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$750,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:
Expected Number of Awards:
Cost Sharing or Matching:	No
Last Updated:	October 11th, 2016

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; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); 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; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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