The Role of Gastrointestinal Surgical Procedures in Ame...

The Role of Gastrointestinal Surgical Procedures in Amelioration of Obesity-Related Insulin Resistance and Diabetes Independent of Weight Loss (R01)

The Role of Gastrointestinal Surgical Procedures in Amelioration of Obesity-Related Insulin Resistance and Diabetes Independent of Weight Loss (R01)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Mrs. Mary Kay Rosenberg
Supervisory Grants Management Specialist
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
6707 Democracy Boulevard, Room 745
Bethesda, MD 20892
Telephone: (301) 594-8891
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Key Dates
Release/Posted Date: October 22, 2007
Opening Date: January 5, 2008 (Earliest date an application may be submitted to Grants.gov)
NOTE: On time submission requires that applications be successfully submitted to Grants.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. local time (of the applicant institution/organization).
Application Submission/Receipt Date(s): Standard dates apply, please see http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm
Peer Review Date(s): Standard dates apply, please see http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm#reviewandaward
Council Review Date(s): Standard dates apply, please see http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm#reviewandaward
Earliest Anticipated Start Date(s): Standard dates apply, please see http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm#reviewandaward
Additional Information To Be Available Date (URL Activation Date): Not Applicable
Expiration Date: January 8, 2011

Due Dates for E.O. 12372

Not Applicable

Additional Overview Content

Executive Summary

* Purpose. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health encourages Research Project Grant (R01) applications from Institutions/organizations that propose to explain the underlying mechanism(s) by which various gastrointestinal surgical procedures ameliorate obesity-related insulin resistance and diabetes independent of the resultant weight loss.
* Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) award mechanism.
* Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.
* Eligible Institutions/Organizations. Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education; Private Institution of Higher Education; Nonprofit with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education); Nonprofit without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education); Small Business; For-Profit Organization (Other than Small Business); State Government; U.S. Territory or Possession; Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized); Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized); Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organization; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entity (Foreign Organization); Hispanic-serving Institution; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs); Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Regional Organization; Eligible agencies of the Federal government; Faith-based or community based organizations.
* Eligible Project Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs). Individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research are invited to work with their institution/organization to develop an application for support. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support.
* Number of Applications. Applicants may submit more than one application, provided each application is scientifically distinct.
* Renewals and Resubmissions. Applications can be renewed by competing for additional project periods. Applicants may submit a ÏresubmissionÓ application, but such application must include an ÏIntroductionÓ addressing the previous peer review critique (Summary Statement).
* Number of PDs/PIs. More than one PD/PI, or multiple PDs/PIs, may be designated on the application.
* Application Materials. See Section IV.1 for application materials.
* General Information. For general information on SF424 (R&R) Application and Electronic Submission, see these Web sites:
o SF424 (R&R) Application and Electronic Submission Information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/424/index.htm
o General information on Electronic Submission of Grant Applications: http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/
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