Funding- Centers for Medical Countermeasures Against Radiation (U19); November 16, 2009

Key Dates
Release Date: August 20, 2009
Letters of Intent Receipt Date: November 16, 2009
Application Receipt Date: December 15, 2009
Peer Review Date: March 2010
Council Review Date: May 2010
Earliest Anticipated Start Date: July 2010
Additional Information To Be Available Date (Url Activation Date): http://www.niaid.nih.gov/ncn/qa/revniaid.htm
Expiration Date: December 16, 2009

Executive Summary

• Purpose. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) invites new or renewal applications from single institutions or consortia of institutions with multi-disciplinary investigator teams to participate in the Centers for Medical Countermeasures against Radiation (CMCR) program. The primary goal of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support development of new medical products that will assess, diagnose, mitigate and/or treat the short- and long-term consequences of radiation exposure after a radiological/nuclear terrorist event. This research program originally established by NIAID in fiscal year 2005 under RFA-AI-04-045 is now being reissued. All qualified investigators are invited to apply; prior funding under this program or through NIAID or NIH is not required.
• Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the multi-project Cooperative Agreement (U19) mechanism.
• Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. It is anticipated that approximately $24 million in total costs will be available in FY 2010 to support this program and that 8-10 awards will be made. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.
• Budget and Project Period. The total project period for an application submitted in response to this funding opportunity may not exceed five years. Applicants may request no more than $3 million total costs per year.
• Eligible Institutions/Organizations. Institutions/organizations listed in Section III, 1.A. are eligible to apply.
• Eligible Project Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs). Individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research are invited to work with their institution/organization to develop an application for support. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support.
• Number of PDs/PIs. More than one PD/PI, or multiple PDs/PIs, may be designated on the application.
• Number of Applications.  Applicants may submit more than one application provided that each application is scientifically distinct.
• Resubmissions. Resubmissions will not be accepted for this FOA.
• Renewals. Renewal applications are permitted in response to this FOA
• Special Date(s). This FOA uses non-standard due dates. See Receipt, Review and Anticipated Start Dates
• Application Materials. See Section IV.1 for application materials.
• Hearing Impaired.  Telecommunications for the hearing impaired are available at: TTY: (301) 451-5936

For Further Information:

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-09-036.html