The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to encourage applications from the scientific community to support outstanding research in the area of trophoblast differentiation and function in relation to fertility and pregnancy, including the role of the immune system. It is anticipated that fundamental knowledge gained by this research will act as a solid foundation to hasten treatments for a number of placental-based pregnancy disorders, such as implantation failure, frequent pregnancy loss, preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, and preterm birth.    

Although this funding opportunity uses the R01 grant mechanism, it runs in parallel with a program announcement of identical scientific scope, PA-18-047, which uses the R21 grant mechanism.

Deadlines:

• Letter of Intent Due Date(s): 30 days prior to the application due date
• R01 Due Dates: Feb. 5, Jun. 5, Oct. 5
• R21 Due Dates: Feb. 16, Jun. 16, Oct. 16
• AIDS Due Dates: Jan. 7, May 7, Sep. 7

PA-16-445 Expiration Date January 8, 2020