Development of Advanced Genomic Characterization Technologies (R21)

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Development of Advanced Genomic Characterization Technologies (R21): The National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) are soliciting applications for research projects to develop highly innovative and novel genomic analysis technologies to provide new insights and understanding into the role of genetic alterations in cancer. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is a component of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA, http://cancergenome.nih.gov) Pilot Project recently announced by the NCI and the NHGRI. The overall aim of The Cancer Genome Atlas initiative is to accelerate the understanding of the molecular basis of cancer through the development and application of high resolution, high throughput genome analysis technologies in the study of human cancer. In addition, the TCGA Pilot Project is designed to assess the technical feasibility and clinical relevance of conducting a comprehensive analysis of genomic alterations found in human cancers.
Federal Grant Title: Development of Advanced Genomic Characterization Technologies (R21)
Federal Agency Name: National Institutes of Health
Grant Categories: Education Health
Type of Opportunity: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-CA-07-021
Type of Funding: Grant
CFDA Numbers: 93.39293.393
CFDA Descriptions: Cancer Construction 93.393 Cancer Cause and Prevention Research
Current Application Deadline: No deadline provided
Original Application Deadline: Aug 25, 2006
Posted Date: Jun 14, 2006
Creation Date: Jun 14, 2006
Archive Date: Sep 24, 2006
Total Program Funding: $3,000,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award: $200,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:
Expected Number of Awards:
Cost Sharing or Matching: 93.394 -- Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research
Applicants Eligible for this Grant
For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) County governments
Additional Information on Eligibility
Foreign institutions are eligible to apply. Eligible agencies of the Federal Government can apply. Faith-based or community-based organizations can apply.
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