Mechanisms of Transmission and Dissemination of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs) (R03)

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Mechanisms of Transmission and Dissemination of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs) (R03): The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) encourages submission of investigator-initiated research grant applications to study mechanisms of transmission and dissemination of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs). -This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) will utilize the NIH Small Grant (R03) award mechanism, but runs in parallel with two program announcements of identical scientific scope that utilize the traditional research project grant (R01) [PA-06-191] and exploratory/developmental research grant (R21) [PA-06-193] mechanisms, respectively. -Because the nature and scope of the proposed research will vary from application to application, it is anticipated that the size and duration of each award will also vary. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the mechanism numbers, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received. -Project Period and Award Levels: A total project period of up to two years and a budget for direct costs of up to two $25,000 modules or $50,000 per year may be requested. -Eligible organizations include: For-profit organizations; Non-profit organizations; Public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and laboratories; Eligible agencies of the Federal government; Units of State government; Units of local government ; Foreign Institutions; Domestic Institutions; Faith-based or community-based organizations; and units of state or local tribal governments. -Eligible project directors/principal investigators include: Postdoctoral trained individuals with institutional appointments through Assistant Professor, or equivalent, position. Any individual with the skills, knowledge and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research, is invited to work with his/her institution to 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 support. -An R03 is not renewable.