Please refer to the FYI Column in the May 1999 issue of the RFG for more information . The award is intended to fund novel new research programs, not ongoing, already funded programs. Applications are encouraged from investigators who may not have focused their work in aging previously or who wish to develop new research programs in aging. Letters of Intent must be received by July 1, 1999. Selected individuals will be invited to submit full applications by October 1, 1999.
Cost sharing is encouraged.
Proposals are due by August 19, 1999. The PI will be a consortium leader for the collaborative activities. Consortium participants may be at the same or different institutions. Applications will be accepted on the standard NIH deadlines of June 1, October 1 and February 1. Awards will make resources available for independently funded scientists to form research teams to solve a complex biological problem that would be beyond the means of any one research group.