Notice of NINR's Participation in PA-18-343 Academic Research Enhancement Award (R15 Clinical Trial Required)

Notice Number: NOT-NR-18-007

Key Dates
Release Date: February 28, 2018

Related Announcements
PA-18-343

Issued by
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)

Purpose

The purpose of this Notice is to inform potential applicants that the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) is participating in PA-18-343 Academic Research Enhancement Award (R15 Clinical Trial Required)

The following changes have been made to reflect NINR's participation in this FOA:

Part 1. Overview Information
Components of Participating Organizations
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s)
93.173, 93.286, 93.865, 93.242, 93.361
Part 2. Full Text of Announcement
Section I. Funding Opportunity Description
The following text has been added for NINR:

National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) supports clinical, basic, and translational research to build the scientific foundation for clinical practice, prevent disease and disability, manage and eliminate symptoms caused by illness, and enhance palliative and end-of-life care. In doing so, NINR promotes and improves the health of individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan, in a variety of clinical settings and within diverse populations. NINR’s goal is to enhance nursing science and health care by integrating the biological and behavioral sciences, applying new technologies, promoting health equity, and developing scientists of the future.

Research projects considered for funding should be aligned with NINR’s scientific programs in the area(s) of:
  • Symptom Science: Promoting Personalized Health Strategies
  • Wellness: Promoting Health and Preventing Disease
  • Self-Management: Improving Quality of Life for Individuals with Chronic Illness
  • End-of-Life and Palliative Care: The Science of Compassion

Applicants are encouraged to contact the NINR Scientific/Research contact prior to submission to discuss the proposed project risk level and alignment with NINR’s mission and strategic plan.

Part 2. Section VII. Agency Contacts
The following contacts have been added:

Scientific/Research Contact(s)

National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)

Michelle R.J. Hamlet, PhD
Telephone: 301-496-9623
Email: Michelle.hamlet@nih.gov

Financial/Grants Management Contact(s)

National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)

Ronald Wertz
Telephone: 301-594-2807
Email: wertzr@mail.nih.gov

All other aspects of this FOA remain unchanged.

Inquiries

Please direct all inquiries to:

Michelle R.J. Hamlet, PhD
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Telephone: 301-496-9623
Email: Michelle.hamlet@nih.gov