Funding-Limited Submission – National Institutes of Health/Office of Research Infrastructure Programs - Developing and Improving Institutional Animal Resources (G20); May 13, 2014

The major objective of the NIH Developing and Improving Institutional Animal Resources Program is to upgrade animal facilities to support the conduct of biomedical and/or behavioral research.  Support can be requested up to $500,000 direct costs to alter and renovate (A&R) the animal facilities, as well as to improve the animal care equipment in the facility.

Specific guidelines are detailed in the program announcement:  http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-219.html

Because NIH limits an institution to one proposal, the University of Kentucky has established an internal selection process. Individuals interested in submitting to this program are to send the following material electronically to the Office of the Vice President for Research at limitedsubmissions@uky.edu and a copy to their Associate Dean for Research by Tuesday, May 13, 2014:

· The names and departments of the Project Director and key personnel

· A brief overview/description (1 page) including the need, the specific project, and anticipated impact on research

A committee will be appointed to review the material and make recommendations as to the University’s applicant. The NIH deadline is August 1, 2014

Questions about the submission process may be sent to Ms. Annette Evans in the Office of the Vice President for Research (alevan4@email.uky.edu or 257-1663.)