National Institutes of Health

Description

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will support basic and translational studies aimed at understanding the mechanisms of itch sensation and developing methods to modulate and control itch sensation in disease and rehabilitation. The purpose is to accelerate discovery in this nascent field and to apply new knowledge to improve human conditions relevant to the NIAMS mission. This FOA intends to support a broad range of investigations using animal and human models, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration for rapid bench-to-bedside exchange of information and therapy development. This FOA is not intended to support applications proposing clinical trials.

Who can apply

• 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)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Others

Contact

NIH OER Webmaster<br/>FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV<br/>
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV