National Institutes of Health

Description

-Purpose. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the NICHD encourages Research Project Grant (R01) applications from institutions/organizations that propose to study the ways in which Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) may affect eggs, sperm and preimplantation embryos that could, in turn, lead to adverse outcomes during fetal development, the perinatal period, childhood, adulthood or even subsequent generations. While most ART offspring appear to be healthy and developing normally, there are some reports of adverse outcomes and some concerns owing to the variety and type of ART protocols in use. This FOA encourages applications on human subjects and animal models that can include a wide variety of basic, clinical and epidemiological approaches. It is anticipated that this FOA will provide empirical data for understanding ART outcomes and also how reproductive health is fundamental to overall health and quality of life. -Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) grant award mechanism and runs in parallel with a FOA of identical scientific scope, PA-08-103, that encourages applications under the P01 (Program Project) mechanism. -Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent 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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