National Institutes of Health

Description

Purpose. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) issued by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) invites innovative collaborative research project grant applications (R01) designed to improve our understanding of the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of spasmodic dysphonia (SD) for its prevention and improved treatment. This FOA invites basic, translational and clinical studies to accelerate research into promising therapeutic approaches for spasmodic dysphonia and to stimulate progress in spasmodic dysphonia research through encouraging and facilitating transdisciplinary interactions. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the R21 Research Project Grant mechanism and runs in parallel with a FOA of identical scientific scope, PA-10-157 that invites applications under the R01 Research Project Grant mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. This FOA does not have set-aside funds. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the number, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received.

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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