National Institutes of Health

Description

Purpose. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), National Institutes of Health (NIH), solicits Research Project Grant (R01) applications from institutions/organizations that propose to utilize current metagenomic analytical technologies to study the role of polymicrobial communities, those specifically composed of archaea, bacteria, and fungi, in the initiation and progression of oral microbial diseases. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the R01 grant mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The NIDCR intends to commit up to a total of $3 million to support approximately 3-4 awards in FY2010. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon 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

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