Notice Number: NOT-HG-06-011

Key Dates
Release Date: April 18, 2006

Issued by
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), (http://www.genome.gov/)

On February 27, 2006, the National Human Genome Research Institute issued an RFA: Public Consultation to Inform the Design of Possible Large-Scale Studies of Genes and Environment in Common Disease (U01); (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HG-06-008.html).  The total funds available for this RFA have been increased.  The NHGRI still expects to make one award, but now expects to award approximately $1.35 million in direct costs (ca. $2.1 million in total costs) over a two year period.  Approximately $675,000 direct costs (ca. $1,050,000 total costs) will be awarded in FY2006 and approximately $675,000 direct costs (ca. $1,050,000 total costs) will be awarded in FY2007.  The funding of this award will be contingent upon the availability of funds and the receipt of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.

Inquiries

Inquiries concerning this Notice may be directed to:
Jean E. McEwen, J.D., Ph.D.
Division of Extramural Research
National Human Genome Research Institute
5635 Fishers Lane
Suite 4076, MSC 9305
Bethesda, MD  20892-9305
e-mail address:  [email protected]