OpportunityTitle: Coordinating and Bioinformatics Unit for the Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Centers and the Diabetic Complications Consortium (U24)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Other Eligible Applicants include the following:  Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.
Description: Purpose. This FOA issued by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health (NIH), solicits grant applications from institutions/organizations that propose to provide coordinating and bioinformatics support to be shared by the Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Centers (MMPC) and the Diabetic Complications Consortium (DCC). The CBU will develop, house and maintain websites and databases, will carry out administrative tasks and organize consortial meetings, and will distribute funds and provide financial management for opportunity pool programs. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the U24 award mechanism and runs in parallel with a FOA of related scientific scope, RFA-DK-10-006, that solicits applications for the Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Centers (U24). Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The NIDDK anticipates awarding one Coordinating and Bioinformatics Unit (CBU) in response to the FOA. The amount to be awarded is up to $1,340,000 direct costs per year for a total of 5 years.
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