National Institutes of Health

Description

-The NIDCD is encouraging research in stuttering, a communication disorder characterized by dysfluencies in the flow of speech output. The primary objective of this program announcement is to stimulate basic, clinical and translational research in the area of stuttering. The NIDCD sponsored a workshop in March 2005 to summarize the science and identify opportunities for future research. Please see http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/funding/programs/vsl/stutteringwrkshop.asp -This FOA will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism and runs in parallel with a FOA of identical scientific scope, PA-06-483, that solicits applications under the R01 mechanism. All applicants are advised to communicate with the program staff contacts for information on other funding opportunity announcements. -The total amount to be awarded: Awards issued under this FOA are contingents upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.

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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