National Institutes of Health

Description

Purpose. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by NICHD encourages grant applications to strengthen the developmental biology research environment at educational institutions that provide baccalaureate or advanced degrees, but that have not been major recipients of NIH support.In addition this FOA attempts to foster the development of novel or underutilized experimental model systems, and to motivate students through exposure and participation in research projects designed to study fundamental processes underlying normal development.Projects that benefit students through exposure to and participate in developmental biology research are encouraged. Projects that employ novel or underutilized experimental animal model systems are also encouraged. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) R15 award mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. There is no set-aside for this program. 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

• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education

Contact

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