Health Federal Funding Opportunities Week of September 5, 2011 1. Immunopathogenesis of HIV/AIDS-related Oral Manifestations and Host Immunity (R21) National Institutes of Health Deadline: September 7, 2014 2. Collaborative Initiative on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (CIFASD) (U01) National Institutes of Health Deadline: December 14, 2011 3. Silvio O. Conte Digestive Diseases Research Core Centers (P30) National Institutes of Health Deadline: March 30, 2012 4. Scholars Training for the Advancement of Research (STAR): Competitive Revision to NINR T32 Training Grants (T32) National Institutes of Health Deadline: November 21, 2011 5. Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program Health Resources & Services Administration Deadline: October 11, 2011 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. Immunopathogenesis of HIV/AIDS-related Oral Manifestations and Host Immunity (R21) National Institutes of Health Deadline: September 7, 2014 Document Type: Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number: PA-11-333 Opportunity Category: Discretionary Posted Date: Sep 08, 2011 Creation Date: Sep 08, 2011 Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 07, 2014 Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 07, 2014 Archive Date: Oct 08, 2014 Funding Instrument Type: Grant Category of Funding Activity: Health Category Explanation: Expected Number of Awards: Estimated Total Program Funding: Award Ceiling: $200,000 Award Floor: CFDA Number(s): 93.121 -- Oral Diseases and Disorders Research Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No Eligible Applicants 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; 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); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. Agency Name National Institutes of Health Description This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), National Institutes of Health, encourages Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant applications that propose studies to translate new scientific insights about HIV infection, oral pathogen co-infections (viruses, bacteria and fungi) and AIDS-related oral opportunistic infections (viruses, bacteria, and fungi) into better understanding of the immunopathogenesis of these infectious agents to guide translational research focused on the development of novel, oral mucosal prophylactic HIV vaccines as well as therapeutic strategies against HIV, oral co-infections and oral opportunistic infections. The R21 mechanism intends to support early stages of high risk-high impact research that may lead to breaking new ground or extending previous discoveries. Link to Full Announcement http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-333.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------------2. Collaborative Initiative on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (CIFASD) (U01) National Institutes of Health Deadline: December 14, 2011 Document Type: Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-AA-12-004 Opportunity Category: Discretionary Posted Date: Sep 08, 2011 Creation Date: Sep 08, 2011 Original Closing Date for Applications: Dec 14, 2011 Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 14, 2011 Archive Date: Jan 14, 2012 Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity: Health Category Explanation: Expected Number of Awards: Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,000,000 Award Ceiling: Award Floor: CFDA Number(s): 93.273 -- Alcohol Research Programs Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No Eligible Applicants 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; 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); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. Agency Name National Institutes of Health Description This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) solicits Cooperative Agreement (U01) applications from current awardees and new applicants to continue the previously funded Collaborative Initiative on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (CIFASD), a multidisciplinary consortium of domestic and international projects. The CIFASD aims to accelerate specific areas of research related to the translation of new or improved capabilities in FASD clinical case recognition (through improved diagnosis, enhanced understanding of the domains of neurobehavioral impairment), interventions (behavior-based, nutritional and/or pharmacological) and prevention, by fostering collaboration and coordinating basic, clinical, and translational research. The U01 mechanism is used for basic and clinical research projects only. Link to Full Announcement http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AA-12-004.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3. Silvio O. Conte Digestive Diseases Research Core Centers (P30) National Institutes of Health Deadline: March 30, 2012 Document Type: Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-DK-11-022 Opportunity Category: Discretionary Posted Date: Sep 08, 2011 Creation Date: Sep 08, 2011 Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 30, 2012 Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 30, 2012 Archive Date: Apr 30, 2012 Funding Instrument Type: Grant Category of Funding Activity: Food and Nutrition Health Category Explanation: Expected Number of Awards: 2 Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,500,000 Award Ceiling: $750,000 Award Floor: CFDA Number(s): 93.847 -- Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No Eligible Applicants 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; 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); 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 not allowed. Agency Name National Institutes of Health Description This FOA issued by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) invites applications for Silvio O. Conte Digestive Diseases Research Core Centers (DDRCCs). The DDRCCs are part of an integrated program of digestive and liver diseases research support provided by the NIDDK. The purpose of this Centers program is to bring together basic and clinical investigators as a means to enhance communication, collaboration, and effectiveness of ongoing research related to digestive and/or liver diseases. DDRCCs are based on the core concept, whereby shared resources aimed at fostering productivity, synergy, and new research ideas among the funded investigators are supported in a costeffective manner. Each proposed DDRCC must be organized around a central theme that reflects the digestive or liver diseases research focus of the center members. Link to Full Announcement http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-11-022.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4. Scholars Training for the Advancement of Research (STAR): Competitive Revision to NINR T32 Training Grants (T32) National Institutes of Health Deadline: November 21, 2011 Document Type: Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-NR-11-011 Opportunity Category: Discretionary Posted Date: Sep 07, 2011 Creation Date: Sep 07, 2011 Original Closing Date for Applications: Nov 21, 2011 Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 21, 2011 Archive Date: Dec 22, 2011 Funding Instrument Type: Grant Category of Funding Activity: Education Health Category Explanation: Expected Number of Awards: Estimated Total Program Funding: Award Ceiling: Award Floor: CFDA Number(s): 93.361 -- Nursing Research Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility: Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Only institutions with an active NINR funded T32 program with at least two (2) years remaining from the expected start date are eligible to apply. 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 not allowed. Agency Name National Institutes of Health Description The purpose of the Scholars Training for the Advancement of Research (STAR) institutional research training program is to increase the number of nurse scientists who are prepared to undertake a career in interdisciplinary clinical or basic research. NINR invites competitive revision applications from NINR funded T32 Institutional training grants to support the fast track training of up to two students in an innovative integrated interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to PhD program. Applicants must demonstrate the ability, through the unique design of the program, to provide STAR trainees with highly innovative and cutting-edge integrated interdisciplinary research approaches and training experience(s). This program is designed for students with outstanding credentials finishing a BSN or for those trained in another discipline who plan to pursue a career in nursing science. Link to Full Announcement http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NR-11-011.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5. Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program Health Resources & Services Administration Deadline: October 11, 2011 Document Type: Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number: HRSA-12-029 Opportunity Category: Discretionary Posted Date: Sep 06, 2011 Creation Date: Sep 06, 2011 Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 11, 2011 Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 11, 2011 Archive Date: Dec 09, 2011 Funding Instrument Type: Grant Category of Funding Activity: Health Category Explanation: Expected Number of Awards: 30 Estimated Total Program Funding: $16,500,000 Award Ceiling: Award Floor: CFDA Number(s): 93.530 -- Affordable Care Act - Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Payments Program Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No Eligible Applicants State governments County governments City or township governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility: Qualified teaching health centers that are listed as sponsoring institutions by the revelevant accrediting body for expansion of existing, or establishment of new approved, graduate medical residency training programs. Agency Name Health Resources & Services Administration Description To provide graduate medical education payments to support community-based training. Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education payments will cover the costs of new residency programs in community-based ambulatory primary care settings such as health centers. Payments will be maed for direct expenses and for indirect expenses to qualified teaching health centers that are listed as sponsoring institutions by the revelant accrediting body for expansion of existing, or establishing of new approved, graduate medical residency training programs. Link to Full Announcement https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/SFO.asp?ID=ECEDECC6-0F42-4A75-961C582E4AB85EA2