Specialized Centers of Research Excellence (SCORE) on Sex Differences (U54 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 342856Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/342856

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-22-014.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for the Specialized Centers of Research Excellence (SCORE) on Sex Differences, aimed at promoting interdisciplinary research that addresses sex differences in women's health. This initiative seeks to bridge basic and clinical research by supporting institutions in developing a comprehensive research agenda focused on major women's health issues, with an emphasis on incorporating sex as a biological variable. Eligible institutions can apply for funding of up to $1.5 million per year for five years, with application deadlines on September 30, 2022, August 15, 2024, and March 13, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov, and additional details can be found at the provided link: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-22-014.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through its Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH), invites applications for the Specialized Centers of Research Excellence (SCORE) on Sex Differences. This funding opportunity aims to promote interdisciplinary research addressing sex differences in women's health, intending to bridge basic and clinical research. Eligible institutions can apply for a total budget of up to $1.5 million per year for five years, with deadlines for application submissions on September 30, 2022, August 15, 2024, and March 13, 2025. The proposals should encompass individual but related research projects focusing on major women’s health issues, incorporating sex as a biological variable. Each SCORE must include a Leadership Administrative Core and a Career Enhancement Core to oversee project execution and provide support for career development in sex differences research. The proposal further emphasizes the importance of diverse research teams and community engagement. Overall, this initiative reflects NIH's commitment to advancing women's health through innovative and inclusive research approaches by leveraging insights from sex and gender perspectives.
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