-Purpose.
This FOA encourages projects that enhance the state-of-the-science on the molecular and cellular, genetic and epigenetic mechanisms involved in the production of adverse drug reactions in children.
-Mechanism of Support.
This FOA will utilize the NIH Research
Project Grant (R01 grant) award mechanism and runs in parallel with an FOA of identical scientific scope, PAR-08-249 , that solicits applications under the R03 grant 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.
Because the nature and scope of the proposed research will vary from application to application, it is anticipated that the size and duration of each award will also vary.
The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the mechanism numbers, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received.