The NIDDK is pleased to announce the release of a new funding opportunity titled “George M. O'Brien Urology Cooperative Research Centers Program (U54 Clinical Trial Optional).” 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.



Key Details:

Letter of Intent Due Date: October 4, 2020

Application Due Date: November 4, 2020

The RFA is available at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa ... 0-008.html

The NIDDK encourages individuals and organizations to promote and disseminate this RFA information in related newsletters, publications, or on organizational websites.

To request additional information, please contact Dr. Tamara Bavendam at tamara.bavendam@nih.gov.