Testing Stem Cell Therapy in Mouse Models of Premature Aging

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Testing Stem Cell Therapy in Mouse Models of Premature Aging: - Through this PA, the NIA is encouraging applications to test stem cell therapies in mouse models of accelerated aging. - 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 , with the exception of R21 awards, whose duration is fixed at 2 years . The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the mechanism, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received. - This PA will use NIH research project grant (R01) and exploratory/developmental research grant (R21) award mechanism(s). - Eligible organizations include: - For-profit organizations- Non-profit organizations- Public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and laboratories- Units of State government- Units of local government- Eligible agencies of the Federal government- Foreign Institutions- Domestic Institutions - Eligible principal investigators include any individual with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH programs. - Applicants may submit more than one application, provided they are scientifically distinct. - Application materials may be obtained from the NIH web site at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html- Telecommunications for the hearing impaired is available at: TTY 301-451-0088