This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) seeks applications for the George M. O’Brien Urology Cooperative Research Centers Program (U54). This program will foster multi- and interdisciplinary collaboration between basic, translational, and clinical researchers with diverse expertise to address questions of underlying etiology and biological and clinical features of benign genitourinary diseases and disorders within the NIDDK’s mission. In addition, the program will serve as a national resource for the larger urologic research community and provide opportunities for educational enrichment and engagement of investigators in pilot projects that target innovative science and researchers new to urology. All efforts will address the overall goal of improving prevention and clinical management of benign genitourinary disorders through research excellence, enhanced sharing of resources and access to core services, and establishment of a robust research community trained to address the Nation’s biomedical research needs for benign genitourinary diseases and disorders.
Deadlines:
- Letter of Intent Due Date: October 4, 2020
- Application Due Date(s): November 4, 2020
RFA-DK-20-008 Expiration Date November 5, 2020