OpportunityTitle: Core Clinical Centers for the Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network, CTSN (UM1)
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); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply.  Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
Description: The purpose of this FOA is to request applications for participation as a Core Clinical Center in a continuation of the Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network (CTSN). Highly innovative approaches to patient recruitment and retention for challenging cardiothoracic (CT) surgical trials, as well as a strong track record of prior trial performance, are sought. A separate solicitation (RFA-HL-13-022) seeks applications for a network Data Coordinating Center.
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