OpportunityTitle: Metagenomic Evaluation of Oral Polymicrobial Disease (R01)
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 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), National Institutes of Health (NIH), solicits Research Project Grant (R01) applications from institutions/organizations that propose to utilize current metagenomic analytical technologies to study the role of polymicrobial communities, those specifically composed of archaea, bacteria, and fungi, in the initiation and progression of oral microbial diseases. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the R01 grant mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The NIDCR intends to commit up to a total of $3 million to support approximately 3-4 awards in FY2010. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.
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