Notice Number: NOT-AR-14-003

Key Dates
Release Date: October 17, 2012
Estimated Publication Date of Announcement:  December 2012
First Estimated Application Due Date:  July 2013
Earliest Estimated Award Date:  March 2014 
Earliest Estimated Start Date:  April 2014

Issued by
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

Purpose

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) intends to reissue a  Funding Opportunity Announcement (RFA-AR-11-011) to solicit applications for Core Centers in Musculoskeletal Biology and Medicine (P30).   A goal of these Core Centers is to enhance research projects aimed at improving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system and its component tissues.  Key public health problems addressed by this research include osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and muscular dystrophy.  The Core Centers for Musculoskeletal Biology and Medicine will provide shared facilities and services to groups of established, currently funded investigators addressing scientific problems in musculoskeletal biology and medicine, in order to improve efficiency, accelerate the pace of research, and ensure greater productivity. 

This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. 

The FOA is expected to be published in late winter, 2012 with an expected receipt date in summer, 2013.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOT BEING SOLICITED AT THIS TIME.

Inquiries

Please direct all inquiries to:

Faye H Chen, Ph.D.
Division of Musculoskeletal Diseases
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
National Institutes of Health
6701 Democracy Blvd., Suite 800
Bethesda, MD 20892-4872 (for couriers use 20817)
Telephone: (301) 594-5055
Email: chenf1@mail.nih.gov