External Funding Opportunities
NIH has re-issued program announcement PA-05-030 seeking investigator-initiated
research grant applications to support research on the epidemiology,
diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome
(CFS) in diverse groups and across the life span. Applications that
address gaps in the understanding of environmental and biological risk
factors, the determinants of heterogeneity among patient populations,
and the common mediators influencing multiple body systems that are
affected in CFS are encouraged. NIH is interested in funding research
that will enhance knowledge of the disease process and improve the diagnosis,
treatment, and quality of life of all persons with CFS. This PA encourages
the integration of basic research with clinical observations. The multisystemic
nature of the disease will benefit from a collaborative and multidisciplinary
approach. Research within or across scientific disciplines and institutions
is encouraged. Funding will use the R01, R21, and R03 grant mechanisms.
Standard NIH application dates apply. PA-05-030 expires November 2,
2007.
NIH has re-issued a program announcement (PA-05-032) to encourage investigator-initiated
research grant applications to study restless legs syndrome and periodic
limb movement disorder. The intent is to broaden the scope of RLS-related
research as well as to build upon work on RLS-related dysfunctions in
dopamine systems and iron transport mechanisms. Of particular relevance
to this PA are applications that address the sensory gating and circadian
timing aspects of RLS which are defining features of the condition.
Studies in both humans and animal models are encouraged. Standard NIH
application dates apply. PA-05-032 expires November 2, 2007.
NIH has re-issued program announcement PA-05-029 to encourage the development
of health research that integrates knowledge from the biomedical and
social sciences. This involves the further development of health-related
social science research relevant to the missions of the NIH Institutes
and Centers (ICs) and the development of multi- or inter-disciplinary
research that blends the theories and approaches of the social and biomedical
sciences. Within the broad spectrum of research identified in this announcement,
applicants are encouraged (but are not required) to employ multiple
(i.e., biological, behavioral, and/or social) levels of analysis. This
announcement invites applications to (a) elucidate basic social and
cultural constructs and processes used in health research, (b) clarify
social and cultural factors in the etiology and consequences of health
and illness, (c) link basic research to practice for improving prevention,
treatment, health services, and dissemination, and (d) explore ethical
issues in social and cultural research related to health. Standard NIH
application dates apply. PA-05-029 expires January 3, 2008.
Funds are available for principal investigators holding specific types
of NIH research grants (listed in program announcement PA-05-015) for
administrative supplements to improve the diversity of the research
workforce by supporting and recruiting students, postdoctorates, and
eligible investigators from groups that have been shown to be underrepresented
in science. Candidates include individuals from underrepresented racial
and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from
disadvantaged backgrounds. Detailed eligibility criteria are described
in PA-05-015. Administrative supplements must support work within the
scope of the original project. All NIH awarding components participate
in this program. There is no set-aside amount for this program. The
NIH expects to make more than 1,000 administrative supplements under
this program at a total cost exceeding $60 million. Direct costs for
individual administrative supplements vary from less than $5,000 to
more than $75,000 depending on the career level of the candidate. Applications
can be received at any time. PA-05-015 expires September 30, 2007.
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) awards small grants for the preparation
of book-length manuscripts and other scholarly works of value to U.S.
health professionals, public health officials, biomedical researchers,
and historians of the health sciences. Grants are awarded for major
critical reviews, state-of-the-art summaries, historical studies, and
other useful organizations of knowledge in clinical medicine, public
health, biomedical research, and the informatics/information sciences
relating to them. The scholarly work may be prepared for publication
in print or non-print media, or both. See program announcement PAR-05-025
for a detailed list of publication projects that will and will not be
supported. PAR-05-025 uses the G13 award mechanism. An NLM publication
grant provides up to $50,000 in direct costs per year for one, two or
three years, and is not renewable. PAR-05-025 expires January 3, 2008.
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs provides WSU-specific
cover pages for NIH grant applications, including the 398 form and 2590
form. Follow this link to access other forms for federal funding
sources as well as the RSP Principal Investigator Guide.
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