OpportunityTitle: Development of New Technologies Needed for Studying the Human Microbiome (R21)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Other Eligible Applicants include the following:  Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) .
Description: Purpose. The purpose of this FOA is to solicit applications to develop new and improved technologies for obtaining samples of individual microbial isolates or strains, from the human microbiota, suitable for complete genomic sequence analysis. The goal is to expand the number of reference microbial genome sequences, which in turn will aid in the analysis of the complex microbial populations resident in and on the human body. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21) grant mechanism and runs in parallel with a FOA of identical scientific scope, RFA-RM-09-008 that solicits applications under the R01 mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. $2 million is available in FY10 for this FOA and the parallel R01 FOA in combination. It is anticipated that 2-4 R01 grants and 2-6 R21 grants will be awarded. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.
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