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    Paul B. Beeson Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award in Aging (K23) - HHS

    Document Type: Grants Notice
    Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-AG-10-011
    Opportunity Category: Discretionary
    Posted Date: Nov 05, 2009
    Creation Date: Nov 05, 2009
    Original Closing Date for Applications: Jan 14, 2010
    Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 14, 2010
    Archive Date: Feb 14, 2010
    Funding Instrument Type: Grant
    Category of Funding Activity: Health
    Category Explanation:
    Expected Number of Awards:
    Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,000,000
    Award Ceiling: $200,000
    Award Floor:
    CFDA Number(s): 93.853 -- Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders

    93.859 -- Biomedical Research and Research Training

    93.866 -- Aging Research
    Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

    Eligible Applicants

    State governments
    Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
    Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
    Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
    Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
    Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
    Private institutions of higher education
    For profit organizations other than small businesses
    Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

    Additional Information on Eligibility:

    Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; 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.

    Agency Name

    National Institutes of Health

    Description

    Purpose. This program provides three to five years of mentored career development support to clinically trained faculty members in strong research environments who have made a commitment to focus their research endeavors on patient-oriented research. The award will enable them to gain skills and experience in aging research under the guidance of a mentor or mentors, and to establish an independent program of research in this field. Clinically trained professionals or individuals with a clinical degree who are interested in further career development in biomedical research that is not patient-oriented should refer to the Paul B. Beeson Clinical Scientist Career Development Award in Aging (K08) [AG-10-010].The program also includes an annual meeting that allows opportunities to partner with national mentors and fellow awardees. Mechanism of Support. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will utilize the Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (K23) mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The FY 2010 anticipated amount is $1 million. The anticipated number of awards is 5 to 7.

    Link to Full Announcement

    http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-10-011.html

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