NIDDK Disease Research and Translational Core Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for NIDDK Disease Research and Translational Core Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional). These Core Centers are part of an integrated program of biomedical and translational research supporting our cystic fibrosis, diabetes, nutrition, obesity, liver and digestive diseases research. They enhance multidisciplinary collaboration, rigor, reproducibility, replication and research cost efficiencies at institutions that already have a large established research base in one of the above focused areas within NIDDK’s mission. They should also provide a rich mentoring environment for trainees and early-stage investigators. The P30 Centers accomplish their purpose by providing a Pilot and Feasibility Grant Program, a Scientific Catalyst Program, and importantly shared access to the services of Cores. Within a given P30 Center, the Scientific Catalyst Program, which works within the Administrative Core, supports activities that strengthen the Center’s scientific community and advance its research mission. Activities may include research team building, investigator mentoring, seminars, workshops, visiting scientists, and scientific research series. The program is intended to foster multidisciplinary collaboration, attract new investigators, and engage investigators with expertise relevant to the Center’s chronic disease research focus. The Core Services reflect the research needs of the Center and may include research consultation along with services involving cell or other models, planning, analysis, hands-on services, access to expensive specialized equipment, other technical resources or training shared by the Center members and operated or overseen by recognized experts.

Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;

The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific...

This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

Not Applicable.