National Institutes of Health Exploratory/Developmental Clinical Research Grants in Obesity

11 Mar 2010


The National Institutes of Health of the USA have issued a call for proposals for their Exploratory/developmental clinical research grants in obesity.The objective of the grant scheme is to establish 'Nutrition Obesity Research Centres' that bring together basic science and clinical investigators from relevant disciplines to enhance and extend the effectiveness of research related to nutritional sciences, obesity, and related disorders, with clinical and translational applications in these areas.

A total pot of $5,000,000 is available to fund a total of five new and/or renewal grants. Direct costs are limited to $750,000 per year for the five-year period.

To apply for the grant, applicants must first submit a letter of intent by 25 May. The full application details are available by following the link below.

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