Centers of Excellence in Translational Human Stem Cell Research

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	RFA-NS-05-005
Posted Date:	Oct 05, 2004
Original Due Date for Applications:	Mar 24, 2005
Current Due Date for Applications:	Mar 24, 2005
Archive Date:	Apr 23, 2005
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Health
Expected Number of Awards:	3
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$4,500,000.00
Award Ceiling:	$1,000,000.00
Award Floor:	none
CFDA Number:	93.853 -- Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.847 -- Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research 93.837 -- Heart and Vascular Diseases Research 93.838 -- Lung Diseases Research 93.839 -- Blood Diseases and Resources Research
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

For profit organizations other than small businesses

Small businesses

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Private institutions of higher education

State governments

County governments

City or township governments

Special district governments

Independent school districts

Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities

Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Eligible agencies of the Federal Government are eligible to apply.
Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply.

Agency Name

Description

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) invite applications for specialized Centers to accelerate application of the latest advances in human stem cell biology for the development of novel diagnostic or therapeutic uses, and of preclinical studies employing human stem cells in animal models of disease. The P50 mechanism will be used to create three Centers of Excellence in Translational Human Stem Cell Research. These centers will bring together basic stem cell biologists, researchers and clinicians with disease-specific expertise, physicians and surgeons skilled in novel modes of cell delivery, and investigators experienced in developing and assessing animal models of human diseases to create new research teams, and to conduct hitherto-unexplored projects such as preclinical studies for cell-based therapy. This initiative targets critical gaps in research that are delaying the conversion of new discoveries to new therapies, and particularly encourages!
 the formation of new, multidisciplinary teams involving scientists that may not have worked in the human stem cell field and those that incorporate the full spectrum of expertise and experience in translational medical research. We anticipate that such research will ultimately lead to innovative approaches for the prevention, treatment, and cure of disease, and accelerate the translation of basic scientific discoveries in the laboratory to new treatments for patients. The NIH intends to commit up to $4.5 million dollars in FY 2005 to fund three new Centers. Eligible organizations include domestic public or private institutions. There is no limit on the number of applications from an institution or individual. Any individual with the skills, knowledge and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research is invited to work with the institution to develop and application for support. Individuals from underrepresented or disadvantaged groups are always encouraged to appl!
y for NIH programs. The PHS 398 application instructions are available
at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html in an interactive format. For further assistance contact Grantsinfo, Telephone (301) 435-0714, Email: Grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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