National Institutes of Health

Description

Purpose. The purpose of this FOA is to announce the re-competition of the Specialized Cooperative Centers Program in Reproduction and Infertility Research (SCCPIR). The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) provides funding for a limited number of research centers in the reproductive sciences. These centers provide an arena for multidisciplinary interactions between basic and clinical scientists interested in establishing high quality translational research programs in the area of reproduction and infertility. The centers also serve as national resources for the training and career development of new scientists electing to pursue careers conducting translational research in high priority areas of reproduction and infertility. Finally, center investigators will participate in important community outreach and education efforts to increase awareness and convey the importance and implications of their research activities to the general public. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the NIH Specialized Cooperative Center (U54) award mechanism grant mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The NICHD intends to commit approximately $5.5 million in total costs in FY 2011 to fund up to three new and/or renewal applications in response to this FOA. Budget and Project Period. The total project period for an application submitted in response to this FOA may not exceed five years. Direct costs are limited to $1,400,000 for the first year.

Who can apply

• State governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• 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
• Others

Contact

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