-Purpose.
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement issued by the NICHD, NIEHS, and ORWH is to encourage new and experienced investigators to submit high quality research grant applications with the goal of transforming advances in our understanding of the molecular basis of leiomyomata
uteri (uterine fibroids) into new therapeutic options for prevention, treatment, and cure of this common benign gynecologic disorder.
This solicitation focuses on basic science, translational, and clinical research studies that are innovative in their approach to determine the complex molecular basis of this disorder and approaches to clinical applications that improve outcomes.
-Mechanism of Support.
This FOA will utilize the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) award grant mechanism.