OpportunityTitle: Research Opportunities on Spasmodic Dysphonia (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 on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) invites innovative collaborative research project grant applications (R01) designed to improve our understanding of the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of spasmodic dysphonia (SD) for its prevention and improved treatment. This FOA invites basic, translational and clinical studies to accelerate research into promising therapeutic approaches for spasmodic dysphonia and to stimulate progress in spasmodic dysphonia research through encouraging and facilitating transdisciplinary interactions. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the R01 Research Project Grant mechanism and runs in parallel with a FOA of identical scientific scope, PA-10-156 that invites applications under the R21 Research Project Grant mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. This FOA does not have set-aside funds. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the number, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received.
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