Deadline: 20 July 2017
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking applications from qualified institutions for the creation or continuation of Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research (RCMARs) in order to support research at multiple levels from genetics to cross-national comparative research, and at stages from basic through translational, with the goal to improve the health, well-being, function, and independence of older Americans.
Purposes
The primary purpose of this FOA is:
- To support centers that will enhance the diversity of the aging research workforce by mentoring promising scientists from under-represented groups for sustained careers in aging research in a selected area of scientific focus
- To develop infrastructure to promote advances in this area and increase the number of researchers focused on the health and well-being of minority elders.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $500,000
Eligibility Criteria
- State governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- 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
- Special district governments
- Small businesses
- For profit organizations other than Small businesses
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- County governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.