National Institutes of Health

Description

This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) invites grant applications from institutions/organizations proposing research with individuals with disorders of sex development (DSD) and their families in one of five major areas: 1) improving the diagnosis of DSD; 2) genitosurgery/gender assignment outcomes; 3) psychosocial and functional impacts on development of individuals with DSD; 4) improving clinical management of DSD; and 5) follow-up of cohorts with DSD to establish treatment outcomes, cancer risks, and cancer-related health issues. The objective of this FOA is to develop a scientific basis for maximizing developmental outcomes for the relatively rare conditions of DSD and to create a consortium of researchers for collaboration and data sharing.

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

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