National Institutes of Health

Description

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) invites applications for new exploratory research projects (R21) involving secondary analyses of data and/or stored biospecimens from the CALERIE (Comprehensive Assessment of Long- term Effects of Reducing Intake of Energy) trial. Noteworthy features of the CALERIE trial are the substantial size of the trial, the comprehensive physiologic, psychologic, quality of life, and cognitive assessments conducted, as well as the extensive collection of biological samples which include serum, plasma, urine, and biopsies from skeletal muscle (vastus lateralis) and adipose tissue (subcutaneous abdominal).

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