Immune Defense Mechanisms at the Mucosa (R21)

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Immune Defense Mechanisms at the Mucosa (R21): Purpose. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health, invites Exploratory/Developmental Research Project (R21) applications from institutions/organizations that propose to study immune defense mechanisms and immune regulation at mucosal surfaces including the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urogenital tracts. The goal is to gain new insights that will facilitate future development of vaccines and immunotherapies to protect mucosal surfaces from infection and inflammation. Investigators who have no prior history of receiving independent funding in this field are encouraged to apply. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will support basic and applied research that contributes to understanding broadly applicable host mechanisms of mucosal immune defense. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. NIAID anticipates awarding a total of $5 million in FY 2009 to fund 18 to 25 awards for up to 2 years.
Federal Grant Title: Immune Defense Mechanisms at the Mucosa (R21)
Federal Agency Name: National Institutes of Health
Grant Categories: Health
Type of Opportunity: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-AI-08-020
Type of Funding: Grant
CFDA Numbers: 93.855
CFDA Descriptions: Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation Research
Current Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2008
Original Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2008
Posted Date: Jul 02, 2008
Creation Date: Jul 02, 2008
Archive Date: Nov 15, 2008
Total Program Funding: $5,000,000
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
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