Polycystic Kidney Disease Core Centers (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity for the establishment of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Core Centers through a cooperative agreement mechanism (U54), aimed at enhancing research collaboration and resource sharing within the PKD research community. The initiative seeks new applications for approximately four awards, with a total funding amount of $3.44 million, focusing on the development of essential research tools and services that would be challenging to support in isolated laboratory settings. Applicants are required to submit a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) to promote inclusivity within research teams, and the deadline for applications is November 15, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has announced a funding opportunity for Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Core Centers aimed at bolstering research resources and collaboration in the PKD research community. The program will support both new applications and renewals under the cooperative agreement activity code U54, with funding totaling $3.44 million for approximately four PKD Core Center awards. Each center will comprise an Administrative Core and one to three Biomedical Resource Cores, which will develop and share essential research tools, technologies, and services. A significant focus is on enhancing diverse perspectives within research teams, requiring applicants to submit a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) as part of their proposals. The initiative also emphasizes collaboration within a national PKD Research Resource Consortium, providing structured support for innovative research, data sharing, and technology development, thereby addressing pivotal challenges in PKD research. Key dates for submission include an open date of October 14, 2024, and applications are due by November 15, 2024. This program reflects a commitment to advancing scientific innovation through strategic partnerships and shared resources in the field of kidney disease research.
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