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National Institutes of Health
About This Grant
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to encourage the submission of applications for research to enhance animal stem cells as model biological systems. Innovative approaches to isolate, characterize and identify toti-potent and multi-potent stem cells from nonhuman biomedical research animal models, as well as to generate reagents and techniques to characterize and separate those stem cells from other cell types is encouraged. Studies involving human subjects are not allowed under this FOA. Because the nature and scope of the proposed research may vary from application to application, it is anticipated that the size and duration of each award may also vary. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the numbers, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism and runs in parallel with a FOA of identical scientific scope, PA-07-303, that solicits applications under the R01 grant mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. Budget and Project Period: The total project period for an application submitted in response to this funding opportunity may not exceed two years. Direct costs are limited to $275,000 over an R21 two-year period, with no more than $200,000 in direct costs allowed in any single year.The R21 is not renewable. Eligible Organizations: Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education; Private Institution of Higher Education; Hispanic-serving Institution; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs); Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Nonprofit with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education); Nonprofit without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entity (Foreign Organization); Small Business; For-Profit Organization (Other than Small Business).
Grant Summary
Novel Approaches to Enhance Animal Stem Cell Research (R21) is a National Institutes of Health grant providing up to $200K for university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
Up to $200K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Novel Approaches to Enhance Animal Stem Cell Research (R21) from National Institutes of Health, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
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Novel Approaches to Enhance Animal Stem Cell Research (R21): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Novel Approaches to Enhance Animal Stem Cell Research (R21)?
Novel Approaches to Enhance Animal Stem Cell Research (R21) is offered by National Institutes of Health and is generally open to university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Novel Approaches to Enhance Animal Stem Cell Research (R21) provide?
Novel Approaches to Enhance Animal Stem Cell Research (R21) provides up to $200K per award from National Institutes of Health. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Novel Approaches to Enhance Animal Stem Cell Research (R21) deadline?
Novel Approaches to Enhance Animal Stem Cell Research (R21) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, National Institutes of Health, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Novel Approaches to Enhance Animal Stem Cell Research (R21)?
To apply for Novel Approaches to Enhance Animal Stem Cell Research (R21), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Institutes of Health.