National Institutes of Health

Description

Purpose. This FOA issued by the Office of Strategic Coordination, Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health, solicits grant applications from institutions/ organizations that propose to develop and implement a Data Coordination Center and Database (DCCDB) as part of the Knockout Mouse Phenotyping Project (KOMP2). The DCCDB will be funded primarily to develop, house, and maintain databases to track the progress of the pipelines for producing the knockout mice from ES cells, collect all phenotype data generated at the phenotyping centers, coordinate these efforts with the International Mouse Phenotyping Consortium (IMPC) and to deliver this information to the members of the KOMP2 research network, NIH staff, and the public via a single integrated web portal of phenotype data. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the U54 award mechanism and runs in parallel with two additional FOAs that solicit applications under the U54 and U42 award mechanisms (RFA-RM-10-011 and RFA-RM-10-013). Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Up to $1.5 million in total costs per year for periods up to 5 years years may be requested. It is anticipated that a single award will be made contingent upon receiving scientifically meritorious proposals.

Who can apply

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