January 7, 2021
RFA-DK-21-035 - Coordinating Unit for the National Centers for Metabolic Phenotyping in Live Models of Obesity and Diabetes (MPMOD) (U24 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
This Notice is to inform the applicant community of an increase in funds available and number of anticipated awards for Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) RFA-DK-21-035, "Coordinating Unit for the National Centers for Metabolic Phenotyping in Live Models of Obesity and Diabetes (MPMOD) (U24 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)".
Therefore, Section II., the Award Information and Section IV. the Application and Submission Information sections of the FOA have been updated to more accurately reflect the funds available, number of anticipated awards and budget limitations as shown below:
Currently Reads:
Section II. Award Information
Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards
NIDDK intends to commit $390,000 in FY 2023 to fund one award.
Award Budget
Application budgets are limited to $275,000 Direct Costs, but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.
Modified to Read (changes shown in bold italics):
Section II. Award Information
Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards
NIDDK expects to commit $763,000 in FY 2023 to fund up to one award.
Award Budget
Application budgets are limited to $560,000 Direct Costs, but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.
Section IV., the Application and Submission Information section of the FOA has been updated to provide accurate information about the R&R Budget as shown below:
Currently Reads:
Section IV. Application and Submission Information
R&R Budget
All instructions in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide must be followed.
Budgets are limited to $200,000 direct costs in each of years 1-5 to support CU personnel and their activities, travel, consortium meeting expenses, and supplies. In addition, the applicant should request up to $90,000 in each of years 1-5 for pilot funds to be distributed as subawards as part of the Vibrant Program.
Modified to Read (changes shown in bold italics):
Section IV. Application and Submission Information
R&R Budget
All instructions in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide must be followed.
Budgets are limited to $260,000 direct costs in each of years 1-5 to support CU personnel and their activities, travel, consortium meeting expenses, and supplies. In addition, the applicant should request up to $300,000 in each of years 1-5 for pilot funds to be distributed as subawards as part of the Vibrant Program.
All other aspects of this FOA remain unchanged.
Kristin Abraham, Ph.D.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Telephone: 301-451-8048
Email: [email protected]