National Institutes of Health

Description

Purpose. The purpose of this FOA is to solicit applications for a Clinical and Translational Science Coordinating Center (CTSCC).The CTSCC will encourage and facilitate collaboration, sharing, and interaction within the CTSA Consortium and of the Consortium with non-CTSA institutions, organizations, and programs also focused on advancing the efficiency and quality of clinical and translational research and training.The CTSCC will also facilitate the communication of the results of these collaborations to others.The CTSCC will provide a web-based site for collaboration including wikis, forums, and public and private work spaces to facilitate the communal development and adoption of best practices for conduct of clinical and translational research to enhance quality, efficiency, and value. This Center will also coordinate the activities of the CTSA Consortium and provide administrative support for conference calls and face-to-face meetings of the CTSA Consortium committees and working groups.In addition, the CTSCC will provide and manage the public non-government website of the Clinical and Translational Science Consortium to communicate the activities, resources, and best practices of the CTSA Consortium and individual CTSAs across the country to the public, industry, and basic, clinical and translational science investigators and students. The CTSCC will not provide resources for conduct of research. This Center will facilitate collaboration and communication within the CTSA Consortium and with non-CTSA organizations, including industry, to advance clinical and translational research and training generally and to advance development, sharing, and adoption of best practices in clinical and translational research, training, and outreach. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the U54 award mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. NCRR expects to fund one application for approximately $4 million in fiscal year 2012. Budget and Project Period.The total project period for an application submitted in response to this funding opportunity may not exceed 5 years. Total costs for the five years may not exceed $20 million total costs. Application Research Strategy Length: The U54 Research Strategy section may not exceed 30 pages, including tables, graphs, figures, diagrams, and charts.

Who can apply

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

Contact

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