ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENTS TO SUPPORT DNA MICROARRAY FACILITIES Release Date: November 30, 1999 NOTICE: EY-00-001 National Eye Institute The National Eye Institute announces the availability of administrative supplements to NEI-funded research projects (R01) and Merit Awards (R37) to assist institutions with establishing DNA microarray facilities. The facility must be designed to support the application of state-of-the art microarray technologies to innovative vision research, to serve a minimum of five NEI-funded research projects, and to support research that must be within the scope of the research originally recommended by peer-review for the grant to be supplemented. This administrative supplement program is issued in response to recommendations developed at the recent NEI Functional Genomics Workshop. The goal of the workshop was to provide NEI with a set of recommendations for the development of genomic resources needed to facilitate understanding of the normal visual system and its related disorders and diseases. More information concerning the workshop can be found at http://www.nei.nih.gov. In addition, information regarding NEI programmatic interest in functional genomics is available in NEI's publication Vision Research, A National Plan: 1999-2003, which is located at http://www.nei.nih.gov/resources/strategicplans/plan.htm. Requests must be limited to the purchase of equipment, supplies, and technical personnel critical to the DNA microarray facility. Appropriate equipment for which support may be requested includes, but is not limited to, DNA arrayers and readers; robotic equipment for automation; and, with strong justification, computers for informatics. Since these administrative supplements are intended to assist institutions, it is expected that the applicant institutions will support personnel, equipment, and supplies associated with the establishment and operation of the facility. Requests must meet the criteria required for all administrative supplements: (1) the project period of the grant to be supplemented must have at least two years remaining at the time of award and (2) the work proposed must be within the scope of the research originally recommended. Applicants may request up to two years of support; the requested budget may not exceed $250,000 total costs in year 1 and $100,000 total costs in year 2. Because funds are limited, NEI will give highest priority to administrative supplement requests that meet the following criteria: 1. The applicant has provided a description of five NEI-funded R01 and/or R37 research projects that will benefit from the presence of a microarray facility, including how the array technology will enhance ongoing research projects within the scope of the originally proposed specific aims. 2. The applicant has provided documentation of strong institutional commitment to support the microarray facility, including continued support for the facility and the technology after the time period of the supplement. Applicants must document the resources and environment available at the institution to effectively operate the facility, including support for personnel, equipment, supplies, and availability of laboratory space. 3. The applicant has provided a detailed budget and budget justification for the personnel, equipment or supplies requested. 4. The applicant has provided a detailed description of the administration and management of the DNA microarray facility. Important consideration should be given to setting priorities for the facility and ensuring access by the vision researchers. A request for an administrative supplement under this program should include a cover letter requesting the administrative supplement and identifying this program. The application should be developed using the PHS Form 398 (revised 4/98) Face Page, budget Form Pages 4 and 5, Biosketch of the Principal Investigator, and resources Form Page 8. The Research Plan should address points 1 through 4 above and should not exceed five pages. This is a one-time announcement with requests submitted on or before March 8, 2000. Requests should be sent to: Maria Y. Giovanni, Ph.D. Fundamental Retinal Processes National Eye Institute Executive Plaza South, Suite 350 6120 Executive Blvd, MSC 7164 Bethesda, MD 20892-7164 Rockville, MD 20852 (for express/courier service) The request for the administrative supplement will be evaluated by NEI extramural staff. Awards will be determined on the basis of scientific merit, program relevance, and the availability of funds. The expected award date is May 1, 2000. INQUIRIES Inquiries concerning this notice are strongly encouraged. The opportunity to clarify any issue or questions from potential applicant is welcome. Direct inquiries regarding programmatic issues to: Maria Y. Giovanni, Ph.D. Fundamental Retinal Processes National Eye Institute Executive Plaza South, Suite 350 6120 Executive Blvd, MSC 7164 Bethesda, MD 20892-7164 Telephone: (301) 496-0484 FAX: (301) 402-0528 Email: myg@nei.nih.gov Direct fiscal inquiries to: William W. Darby Grants Management Branch, NEI National Eye Institute Executive Plaza South, Suite 350 6120 Executive Blvd, MSC 7164 Bethesda, MD 20892-7164 Telephone: (301) 496-5884 FAX: (301) 496-9997 Email: wwd@nei.nih.gov
Return to NIH Guide Main Index
Office of Extramural Research (OER) |
National Institutes of Health (NIH) 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, Maryland 20892 |
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) |
||||||||
Note: For help accessing PDF, RTF, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, RealPlayer, Video or Flash files, see Help Downloading Files. |