Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for The NINDS Human Biomarkers Biospecimen Repository (U2C)


Notice Number:

NOT-NS-14-051

Key Dates

Release Date: October 10, 2014

Estimated Publication Date of Announcement: January 2015 

First Estimated Application Due Date: March 2015  

Earliest Estimated Award Date: October 2015 

Earliest Estimated Start Date: October 2015 

Related Announcements

None

Issued by

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

Purpose

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) intends to promote a new initiative by publishing a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to solicit applications for biospecimen banking and associated data management for biomarkers of neurological disorders.

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

The FOA is expected to be published in early 2015 with an expected application due date in late spring/early summer 2015. This FOA will utilize the U2C activity code. Details of the planned FOA are provided below.

Research Initiative Details

This Notice encourages investigators with expertise in biomarkers biospecimen handling and data management to begin to consider applying for this new FOA. Collaborative investigations combining expertise in data management and biospecimen handling will be encouraged.

Applicants should have expertise in biospecimen laboratory processes, banking, and data management. Experience in biomarker research, such as evaluation of batch effects, protocol development, and analyte quality control measures, is expected.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOT BEING SOLICITED AT THIS TIME.

Inquiries

Please direct all inquiries to:

Katrina Gwinn, MD
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Telephone: 301-496-5745
Email: gwinnk@ninds.nih.gov